{"product_id":"chicago-pneumatic-cps-185-100-towable-air-compressor","title":"Chicago Pneumatic CPS 185-100 KoD Towable Rotary Screw Air Compressor – 180 CFM, 49 HP Kohler","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eChicago Pneumatic CPS 185-100 KoD towable rotary screw air compressor\u003c\/strong\u003e is the long-shift specialist of the 185 CFM class: \u003cstrong\u003e180 CFM at 100 PSI\u003c\/strong\u003e from a \u003cstrong\u003e49 HP Kohler KDI 1903 TCR Tier 4 Final diesel\u003c\/strong\u003e, paired with a 27-gallon fuel tank that delivers \u003cstrong\u003e11.4 hours of continuous full-load runtime\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe 11-hour shift compressor\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost 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 \u003cstrong\u003e11.4 hours of full-load autonomy\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop off in the morning, work all day, top off the next morning — no midday refueling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRun overnight (e.g., cable jetting, fiber install in conduit) without operator attention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStage on remote jobsites where fuel delivery is logistically difficult\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRental customer satisfaction goes up — they don't burn through fuel during their rental window\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFull technical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFAD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e180 CFM @ 100 PSI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePressure range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e72–125 PSI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEngine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKohler KDI 1903 TCR, 3-cyl turbo diesel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmissions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEPA Tier 4 Final\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRated horsepower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49 HP @ 2,500 RPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWet weight (trailer)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,110 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWet weight (skid)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,046 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFuel capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27 US gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFuel consumption (100%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.37 gal\/hr\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRuntime at full load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.4 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSound pressure (Lp @ 7m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e76 dB(A)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrailer dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e131.85 × 62.13 × 65.34 in (L × W × H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSkid dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e84.91 × 52.44 × 61.91 in (L × W × H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAir outlets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 × ¾\" NPT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCold start\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-13°F (optional)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContainment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110% fluid containment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eController\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCP XC1004\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere the 185-100 KoD beats the field\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eConstruction crews on multi-week jobs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRental fleets\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRemote utility and pipeline work\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhere 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCable jetting and fiber installation\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLong fiber pulls can run overnight in commercial and utility conduit. The 185-100 KoD's tank capacity supports unattended overnight operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral construction, breaker and chipping work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-tool jobsites (two ¾-inch tools simultaneous)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight to medium sandblasting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePneumatic valve actuation and pipeline support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable jetting \/ fiber installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFence and post installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcrete repair and demolition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater well service and development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRental fleet (most demanded 185 size with long runtime)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eStandard configuration\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKohler KDI 1903 TCR Tier 4 Final diesel (49 HP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle-stage oil-injected rotary screw airend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCP XC1004 controller with disconnect and diagnostic display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e110% fluid containment frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e27-gallon diesel fuel tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 × ¾\" NPT service air outlets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal toolbox\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal lifting eye, forklift pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRedRock™ polyethylene canopy with three-layer painted metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy-duty 2-stage air filtration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSynthetic compressor oil, extended service interval\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDOT towing package (trailer config): pintle eye, road-legal axle, lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFactory options\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold-start package\u003c\/strong\u003e — preheater, block heater, and starting aid for reliable operation down to -13°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkid mount\u003c\/strong\u003e — for permanent installation, truck-body mounting, or marine deck use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGalvanized canopy hardware\u003c\/strong\u003e — extended corrosion resistance for coastal and marine environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCPS 185-100 KoD vs. CPS 185 KDU — which 185 do I need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCPS 185-100 KoD\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCPS 185 KDU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEngine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKohler KDI 1903 (49 HP)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKubota V2403 (49 HP)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFuel tank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27 gal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 gal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull-load runtime\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.4 hr\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8+ hr\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSweet spot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong-shift \/ remote work\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUtility crews, line trucks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOrder, ship, warranty\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWarthog 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chicago Pneumatic Power Technique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51817044508947,"sku":"8972422001","price":31451.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/3141\/8387\/files\/cp-brand-campaign-image-color-9copy.jpg?v=1772197666","url":"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/products\/chicago-pneumatic-cps-185-100-towable-air-compressor","provider":"Warthog Air Compressor Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}