There are three primary manufacturers of underdeck air compressors in North America:
Each manufacturer’s product is quite different, varying in design and system specifications. Anyone considering an underdeck system should carefully consider all of their options before making a purchase.
The exact price of an underdeck air compressor will vary depending on various factors, including the manufacturer, dealer markup, region, specific technology, and more. In addition, two different factors that determine the cost of any vehicle-integrated air compressor:
It’s important to look at both the system price and the install price when comparing air compressor solutions. In some cases, an underdeck air compressor's install time can save you money compared to seemingly less expensive systems with longer install times.
Here are a couple of examples from VMAC’s product line of estimated install times for an experienced upfitter:
Estimated Install Hours For Vehicle-Integrated Systems
UNDERHOOD® 70
17-21 hours: Ford 2024 6.7L Power Stroke V8 Diesel
16-20 hours: RAM 2024 6.7L Cummins 24V Inline 6 Diesel
Direct-Transmission Mounted 70 (“underdeck”)
16-18 hours: Ford 2024 6.7L Power Stroke V8 Diesel
16-18 hours: RAM 2024 6.7L Cummins 24V Inline 6 Diesel
To get the most accurate pricing for an underdeck air compressor, we recommend reaching out to a trusted VMAC Dealer.
The main thing you need to know is that underdeck air compressors are awesome!
But before buying one, you should do a little more research. We’ve put together an extensive article on underdeck air compressors, “What Is A PTO Driven Air Compressor?” which covers everything you need to know about these innovative systems:
Check out our PTO Driven Air Compressor article to learn more about underdeck air compressors!