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DEWALT's own page for the DXCM251. Not a paid link.
The DEWALT DXCM251 is DEWALT's 25 Gal. 200 PSI Portable Vertical Electric Air Compressor, listed with a tank of 25 Gal., an air delivery of 6.2 SCFM at 90 PSI and 200 maximum PSI. Each figure below comes from DEWALT's own pages, with a link to where it appears.
See it comparedWhat an air compressor is for. Campbell Hausfeld writes: "The Duty Cycle indicates how long the machine can run continuously versus how long it must cool down (e.g., a 50% duty cycle means it runs for 30 minutes, then must rest for 30 minutes)."
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DEWALT's own page for the DXCM251. Not a paid link.
As published by DEWALT, read on 2026-09-28. Makers revise their tools; check DEWALT's current specification and manual before you buy.
DEWALT publishes DEWALT's owner's manual for the DXCM251 (PDF) and the parts list or diagram on its own site. Read it before you buy as well as after: it is where DEWALT states the DXCM251 requirements in full.
Read on DEWALT's own pages; each row links to where it is written.
The DXCM251 beside the California Air Tools 10020C, row by row. Both are air compressors, compared on the 6 figures published for both.
Campbell Hausfeld · air compressor · tank 15 gallon · air delivery 4.0 CFM at 90 PSI · maximum pressure 225 max psi
Campbell Hausfeld · air compressor · tank 8 gal · air delivery Compressor SCFM@90PSI 2.4 · maximum pressure 125 PSI
Metabo HPT · air compressor · tank 8-gal · air delivery 5.0 cfm @ 90 psi · maximum pressure 225 PSI
Metabo HPT · air compressor · tank 6 Gal · air delivery 2.8 CFM AT 90 PSI · maximum pressure 165 PSI
Metabo HPT · air compressor · tank 6-gallon · air delivery 4 CFM @ 90 PSI · maximum pressure 200 PSI
Makita U.S.A. · air compressor · tank 4.2 gal. · air delivery Performance (90 PSI) : 4.2 CFM · maximum pressure 130 PSI
Metabo HPT · air compressor · tank 1 gallon · air delivery air delivery @ 90 psi 0.8 cfm · maximum pressure 125 PSI
Campbell Hausfeld · air compressor · tank 60 gallon, vertical ASME tank · air delivery SCFM @ 90 PSI 7.6 SCFM · maximum pressure 175 PSI Max Pressure
Campbell Hausfeld · air compressor · tank 15 gallon · air delivery 5.5 CFM @ 90 PSI · maximum pressure 135 max psi
The DEWALT DXCM251 draws 15 amps, by DEWALT's figure. DEWALT's manual gives the supply the DXCM251 needs.
Source: 25 Gal. 200 PSI Portable Vertical Electric Air Compressor
DEWALT lists the DXCM251 tank as 25 Gal.
Source: 25 Gal. 200 PSI Portable Vertical Electric Air Compressor
DEWALT lists the air delivery of the DXCM251 as 6.2 SCFM at 90 PSI.
Source: 25 Gal. 200 PSI Portable Vertical Electric Air Compressor
DEWALT lists what ships with the DXCM251 as: (1) DXCM251 Air Compressor.
Source: 25 Gal. 200 PSI Portable Vertical Electric Air Compressor
DEWALT publishes the DXCM251 manual on its own site; the link is under "The manual" on this page.
Source: 25 Gal. 200 PSI Portable Vertical Electric Air Compressor
Per DEWALT's own pages for the DXCM251: 78 dBA operational noise level.
Source: 25 Gal. 200 PSI Portable Vertical Electric Air Compressor
Per DEWALT's own pages for the DXCM251: Approx. cut out pressure 200 PSI; air delivery 6.2 SCFM @ 90 PSI.
Source: DEWALT DXCM251 owner's manual
Per DEWALT's own pages for the DXCM251: 25 gallons (94.6L).
Source: DEWALT DXCM251 owner's manual
Per DEWALT's own pages for the DXCM251: Input 120V, 60HZ, single phase AC only, 15 amps; min. branch circuit 20 amps.
Source: DEWALT DXCM251 owner's manual
Per DEWALT's own pages for the DXCM251: Approx. tank fill time 7 minutes.
Source: DEWALT DXCM251 owner's manual
Per DEWALT's own pages for the DXCM251: 2 Cylinder; oil lubricated; cast iron crankcase, cylinder, aluminum head; oil capacity 16 fl. oz. (473 mL).
Source: DEWALT DXCM251 owner's manual