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1P1060S vs EC28M

California Air Tools 1P1060S vs Metabo HPT EC28M. Of the 5 figures both makers publish, 1 differs: maximum pressure. 2 are worded too differently to set side by side: air delivery and noise level. Both are air compressors with a similar tank size: tank size 1.0 Gallon Steel Tank on the 1P1060S, 1 gallon on the EC28M, in their makers' figures.

The makers' figures side by side

The makers' figures side by side
SpecificationCalifornia Air Tools 1P1060SMetabo HPT EC28M
Motor—Induction, 0.5 running HP
Horsepower0.6 HP—
Current (amps)4.5 Amps—
Voltage110v / 60 hz—
Tank1.0 Gallon Steel Tank1 gallon
Maximum pressure120 PSI125 PSI
Air delivery1.20 CFM @ 90 PSIair delivery @ 90 psi 0.8 cfm
Noise level56 Decibels59 dB
IncludedComes complete with Air Filter—
DimensionsL (12.5") x W/D (14.7") x H (14.75")—
Weight29 lbs—
Warranty1 Year Limited Warranty1-year
Safety listingETL Certified—
Price on the maker's site$159.00 (californiaairtools.com, 28 Sep 2026)—

Every cell is the maker's own wording, cited on the 1P1060S and EC28M pages; the sources are listed at the end. 9 cells show a dash: the maker pages we cite do not state that figure.

Where to buy

California Air Tools 1P1060S

Metabo HPT EC28M

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Where the 1P1060S and EC28M figures differ

  • Maximum pressure: 1P1060S: 120 PSI. EC28M: 125 PSI.

Stated differently, not directly comparable

The two makers put these figures in different terms, so the rows cannot be read as a match or a difference from these pages.

  • Air delivery: 1P1060S: 1.20 CFM @ 90 PSI. EC28M: air delivery @ 90 psi 0.8 cfm.
  • Noise level: 1P1060S: 56 Decibels. EC28M: 59 dB.

Figures cited for one of the two: only California Air Tools' cited pages give horsepower, current, voltage, included, dimensions, weight, safety listing and price on the maker's site; only Metabo HPT's cited pages give motor. Ask the other maker before treating the 1P1060S and EC28M as equal on those points.

The 1P1060S and the EC28M in full

California Air Tools 1P1060S

California Air Tools · air compressor · tank 1.0 Gallon Steel Tank · air delivery 1.20 CFM @ 90 PSI · maximum pressure 120 PSI

Metabo HPT EC28M

Metabo HPT · air compressor · tank 1 gallon · air delivery air delivery @ 90 psi 0.8 cfm · maximum pressure 125 PSI

Every tool we list from California Air Tools and Metabo HPT.

Sources

  1. California Air Tools Light & Ultra Quiet 1P1060S Portable Air Compressor - California Air Tools — California Air Tools
  2. Metabo HPT EC28M air compressor — Metabo HPT