The California Air Tools 8010 1 HP 8 Gallon Ultra Quiet Steel Tank Air Compressor is designed to be one of the quietest air compressors in the industry having only 60 dB of sound. The powerful 1.0 HP motor operates at only 1,680 RPM creating less noise and less wear. The CAT-8010 Air Compressor has an oil-free dual piston pump designed to have a life cycle before wear of 3,000 plus hours compared to other comparable air compressors with life cycles of 500 hours or less. The large 8.0 gal. Steel Air Tank is lightweight and the wheel kit makes it very easy to transport.