Chicago Pneumatic CPS 250 KD8 Towable Rotary Screw Air Compressor – 250 CFM PACE Multi-Pressure

The Chicago Pneumatic CPS 250 KD8 T4F towable rotary screw air compressor is a 250 CFM-class machine with one feature that separates it from every other 250 on the market: PACE multi-pressure capability. With one machine, you can switch between 100, 125, and 150 PSI on demand — 238 CFM at 100 PSI, 214 CFM at 125 PSI, and 189 CFM at 150 PSI. For contractors who run sandblasters, pipeline tools, and pneumatic equipment with different pressure requirements on the same job, PACE eliminates the need for a separate high-pressure rental.

Q&A: What is PACE multi-pressure?

Q: What does PACE actually do?
A: PACE (Pressure-Adjusting Compressor Element) lets the operator select the working pressure from the control panel. Instead of being locked at one factory-set pressure, the CPS 250 KD8 automatically optimizes its airend speed and load to deliver the highest possible CFM at whatever pressure your tool needs.

Q: Why does that matter on a real jobsite?
A: A typical pipeline crew might run pneumatic valve actuators at 100 PSI, then switch to high-pressure pneumatic torque wrenches at 150 PSI an hour later. Without PACE, you either undersize one task or oversize the other. With PACE, one machine covers the entire pressure range without crew downtime.

Q: Does it cost more in fuel to run at higher pressure?
A: Slightly — fuel consumption rises modestly with pressure, but it's far cheaper than mobilizing a second compressor or paying premium hourly rental on a high-pressure unit.

Complete specifications

Two configurations: with or without aftercooler

The CPS 250 KD8 is offered in two factory configurations:

• Standard — single-stage rotary screw, ready for general pneumatic tool work and standard sandblasting. The most common configuration for construction and rental customers.
• With Aftercooler & Water Separator — adds an integrated aftercooler and water separator for delivery of cool, dry air. Required for paint prep, instrument-quality applications, and any work where moisture in the air line will compromise the job (cable jetting, coating prep, pneumatic conveying).

Select the configuration you need from the variant selector above. Pricing reflects factory option costs.

Where the CPS 250 KD8 outperforms its peers

Sandblasting

238 CFM at 100 PSI comfortably runs a #6 to #8 nozzle for continuous abrasive blasting. The multi-pressure capability lets blasting crews dial in optimal nozzle pressure for different abrasives without changing equipment.

Pipeline and gas distribution

The 150 PSI capability is purpose-built for pipeline work: pneumatic pigging, valve actuation, hydrostatic test support, and pneumatic torque wrenches that need genuine 150 PSI at the tool, not throttled-down 100 PSI air.

Drilling support

For shallow water well and geothermal drilling, 250 CFM is enough to support smaller air-rotary rigs, percussion hammers, and casing advance systems. The multi-pressure feature lets the driller match air supply to formation conditions.

Multi-tool construction

Three to four ¾-inch pneumatic tools running simultaneously, or a single 1-inch breaker plus chipping tools. Ideal for medium-size demolition and concrete crews.

Standard equipment

• Kubota V2403 Tier 4 Final diesel engine (no DEF)
• CP C90 PACE multi-pressure airend
• CP XC2003 controller with operating-hour log and diagnostic display
• 110% spill-free containment, polyethylene heavy-duty canopy
• Internal toolbox
• DOT towing package: pintle eye, road-legal axle, 4-way flat plug lighting
• 2 × ¾" service air outlets (1" available with aftercooler config)
• Synthetic compressor oil with extended service interval
• Heavy-duty 2-stage air filtration
• Cold-start to 14°F standard

Operating notes

The 70 dB(A) sound rating makes the CPS 250 KD8 unusually quiet for a 250 CFM diesel — quieter than most 185 CFM competitors. The C90 airend's PACE function manages airend speed automatically, so operators only need to select target pressure on the controller. The Kubota V2403 engine meets Tier 4 Final without DEF, eliminating one of the most common service headaches on competing 250 CFM units.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need DEF? No. The Kubota V2403-CR-T-E4B meets Tier 4 Final with DOC/DPF only.

Can I run a paint sprayer off this compressor? Yes, but spec the aftercooler/water separator variant to ensure clean dry air at the gun.

What's the warranty? Chicago Pneumatic provides a standard manufacturer warranty on engine and airend. Warthog Air Compressor Store handles all warranty registration. Contact us for current terms.

How fast can you ship? Most CPS 250 KD8 units ship within 5–10 business days from CP's North American distribution centers. Call (888) 229-9904 for current inventory and freight quotes.