Bristol · South West England
Piston compressor hire in Bristol
Piston compressor hire in Bristol and the South West: E series from 4 to 11 kW, installed by our UK technicians and dealers, on quote, WhatsApp 24/7.
Around Bristol, from Avonmouth to Filton and St Philips, many firms need compressed air for a set time: a fit-out, a busy season, an extra station for an order, a compressor out of service. A hired piston compressor provides the air without a purchase.
Who is it for?
Piston compressor hire in Bristol is aimed at:
- garages and body shops in Bedminster, St Philips and Emersons Green;
- maintenance teams at distribution centres on Avonmouth and Severnside;
- engineering workshops near Filton and Patchway for a temporary extra station;
- cider makers and farms around the city during the busy season;
- businesses that want to test a model before buying it.
See also our page on compressors for agriculture.
Piston or screw: which to hire?
Hire a piston compressor when the demand is intermittent: hand tools, tyres, blow guns, a few hours a day. When the machine must run without a break, a screw compressor is better suited: see our offer of screw compressor hire in Bristol. For more detail, read our guide screw or piston compressor.
The E series for hire
The piston compressors we hire come from the E series: 4 to 11 kW, with receivers from 100 to 320 L.
- E 40: 4 kW on a 100 L receiver, ready to plug in, for the workshop and the garage.
- E 75: 7.5 kW, 180 L receiver on wheels, 8 or 12.5 bar, 0.9 m³/min.
- E 75 HP: two-stage, 7.5 kW, 12.5 bar, 300 L receiver, 1.05 m³/min, for truck tyre inflation and demanding tools.
- E 110: 11 kW, 320 L receiver, 8 bar, 1.6 m³/min, for several workstations at once.
Not sure which one? We choose the model with you from your tools and working pressure.
Installation and support in Bristol
Our technicians and dealers in the UK install and commission the compressor on site, in Bristol and across the South West, and handle servicing and repairs during the hire. Availability and delivery to your site are given on request: we reply quickly with a firm figure. For buying and our other services, see our page on air compressors in Bristol.
Quote, breakdowns and WhatsApp
Every piston compressor hire is quoted individually: the model, how long you need it and where it will run. Use our quote form to ask, or see our complete compressor hire offer.
For a breakdown on your own installation, contact our WhatsApp line for industrial users, open 24/7: each request is handled within the hour.
Frequently asked questions — Bristol
Which piston compressor should I hire for a farm near Bristol?
For tyre inflation on tractors and trailers and for workshop tools, the E 75 HP two-stage model delivers 12.5 bar from a 300 L receiver. For lighter work, the E 75 (7.5 kW, 180 L) is enough.
Piston or screw: which should I hire in Bristol?
The piston compressor is made for intermittent use. When air must flow without a break, a screw compressor is more suitable, and we also hire screw compressors from 5.5 to 132 kW in Bristol.
How is piston compressor hire priced in Bristol?
On quote: the price depends on the E series model you choose, how long you keep it and the installation site in the South West. Ask through our quote form and we reply quickly with a firm figure.
The recommended models
4kW
E 40Piston compressor 4 kW
A piston compressor on its receiver, ready to plug in, for the workshop and the garage.
7.5kW
E 75Piston compressor 7.5 kW
More power for the garage's air tools.
7.5kW
E 75 HPTwo-stage piston compressor 7.5 kW, 12.5 bar
High pressure for truck tyres and demanding tools.
11kW
E 110Piston compressor 11 kW
The most powerful piston compressor in the range.
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