Chicago Pneumatic CPS 185-100 KoD Towable Rotary Screw Air Compressor – 180 CFM, 49 HP Kohler
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The Chicago Pneumatic CPS 185-100 KoD towable rotary screw air compressor is the long-shift specialist of the 185 CFM class: 180 CFM at 100 PSI from a 49 HP Kohler KDI 1903 TCR Tier 4 Final diesel, paired with a 27-gallon fuel tank that delivers 11.4 hours of continuous full-load runtime. For crews running extended shifts, remote-site work where refueling is inconvenient, or rental customers who want one tank to cover a full workday plus reserve, the 185-100 KoD is the answer.
The 11-hour shift compressor
Most 185 CFM portable diesels carry 15-25 gallons of fuel and run 6-8 hours under continuous full load. The CPS 185-100 KoD carries 27 gallons and burns 2.37 gal/hr at 100% — that's 11.4 hours of full-load autonomy, the longest in the 185 CFM class. At typical 50-75% jobsite duty cycles, you're looking at 14-18 hours of operating time per tank. Practical impact:
- Top off in the morning, work all day, top off the next morning — no midday refueling
- Run overnight (e.g., cable jetting, fiber install in conduit) without operator attention
- Stage on remote jobsites where fuel delivery is logistically difficult
- Rental customer satisfaction goes up — they don't burn through fuel during their rental window
Full technical specifications
| Specification | Value |
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| FAD | 180 CFM @ 100 PSI |
| Pressure range | 72–125 PSI |
| Engine | Kohler KDI 1903 TCR, 3-cyl turbo diesel |
| Emissions | EPA Tier 4 Final |
| Rated horsepower | 49 HP @ 2,500 RPM |
| Wet weight (trailer) | 2,110 lbs |
| Wet weight (skid) | 2,046 lbs |
| Fuel capacity | 27 US gallons |
| Fuel consumption (100%) | 2.37 gal/hr |
| Runtime at full load | 11.4 hours |
| Sound pressure (Lp @ 7m) | 76 dB(A) |
| Trailer dimensions | 131.85 × 62.13 × 65.34 in (L × W × H) |
| Skid dimensions | 84.91 × 52.44 × 61.91 in (L × W × H) |
| Air outlets | 2 × ¾" NPT |
| Cold start | -13°F (optional) |
| Containment | 110% fluid containment |
| Controller | CP XC1004 |
Where the 185-100 KoD beats the field
Construction crews on multi-week jobs
The longer fuel autonomy translates directly into lower operating cost per day — fewer hours spent refueling and more billable hours running tools. On a typical 3-week project, an 185-100 KoD will deliver 30-40 additional hours of productive air supply versus a competitor 185 with a smaller tank.
Rental fleets
The single biggest complaint from compressor rental customers is running out of fuel mid-shift. The 185-100 KoD's 11.4-hour autonomy eliminates almost all single-shift refuel events, dropping rental fleet support calls and improving customer satisfaction scores.
Remote utility and pipeline work
Where mobilizing a fuel truck to the jobsite costs $500+ per visit, every refuel skipped is money saved. The 185-100 KoD's extended autonomy pays for itself quickly on linear infrastructure projects.
Cable jetting and fiber installation
Long fiber pulls can run overnight in commercial and utility conduit. The 185-100 KoD's tank capacity supports unattended overnight operation.
Common applications
- General construction, breaker and chipping work
- Multi-tool jobsites (two ¾-inch tools simultaneous)
- Light to medium sandblasting
- Pneumatic valve actuation and pipeline support
- Cable jetting / fiber installation
- Fence and post installation
- Concrete repair and demolition
- Water well service and development
- Rental fleet (most demanded 185 size with long runtime)
Standard configuration
- Kohler KDI 1903 TCR Tier 4 Final diesel (49 HP)
- Single-stage oil-injected rotary screw airend
- CP XC1004 controller with disconnect and diagnostic display
- 110% fluid containment frame
- 27-gallon diesel fuel tank
- 2 × ¾" NPT service air outlets
- Internal toolbox
- External lifting eye, forklift pockets
- RedRock™ polyethylene canopy with three-layer painted metal
- Heavy-duty 2-stage air filtration
- Synthetic compressor oil, extended service interval
- DOT towing package (trailer config): pintle eye, road-legal axle, lighting
Factory options
- Cold-start package — preheater, block heater, and starting aid for reliable operation down to -13°F
- Skid mount — for permanent installation, truck-body mounting, or marine deck use
- Galvanized canopy hardware — extended corrosion resistance for coastal and marine environments
CPS 185-100 KoD vs. CPS 185 KDU — which 185 do I need?
| Feature | CPS 185-100 KoD | CPS 185 KDU |
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| Engine | Kohler KDI 1903 (49 HP) | Kubota V2403 (49 HP) |
| Fuel tank | 27 gal | 25 gal |
| Full-load runtime | 11.4 hr | 8+ hr |
| Sweet spot | Long-shift / remote work | Utility crews, line trucks |
Both are excellent 185 CFM machines. Choose the 185-100 KoD if extended fuel autonomy is your top priority; choose the 185 KDU if you need the direct-driven C111 airend and Kubota engine service network.
Order, ship, warranty
Warthog Air Compressor Store is an authorized Chicago Pneumatic dealer. Every CPS 185-100 KoD ships factory fresh from a CP distribution center with full manufacturer warranty registered in your name. Call (888) 229-9904 for current inventory, lead time, freight quotes, and financing.
NOTE: Actual product may be different from pictured!
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