CRAFTSMAN V20 Cordless Inflator CMCE520B (Tool Only) Review
A 160 PSI inflator that runs from a V20 battery, a wall outlet or a car's 12 V socket, with auto shut-off and a high-volume hose.
By Watt Versus Editorial· Updated
This page was drafted with AI assistance from manufacturers' specs and manuals, and is checked by our editor.
Our verdict
The most flexible inflator here for a CRAFTSMAN V20 owner: battery, wall or car power, plus a high-volume hose. If you own DEWALT batteries, the DCC020IB is the equivalent.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Runs from a battery, a wall outlet or a car's 12 V socket
- 160 PSI, matching the DEWALT and above the Milwaukee M18's 150 PSI
- High-volume hose for air mattresses and pool toys
- Auto shut-off at the pressure you set
Cons
- Battery and charger sold separately
- CRAFTSMAN does not publish airflow, hose length or weight
- Brushed motor
Specifications
| Max pressure | 160 PSI |
|---|---|
| Power source | V20 battery, 120 V AC wall plug or 12 V car adapter |
| Battery | Not included (tool only) |
| Auto shutoff | Yes, at the set pressure |
| Modes | High-pressure and high-volume output |
| Display | Digital gauge |
| Included accessories | Ball needle, Presta valve adapter, small inflatable adapter, large volume hose, on-board storage |
| Warranty | 3-year limited |
The full review
Who it suits
CRAFTSMAN V20 owners who want one inflator for car tires, bikes and inflatables, and who like having wall and car power as a backup when the battery is flat.
Who should skip it
Anyone without V20 batteries who mainly needs car-tire top-offs: a 12 V plug-in or a self-contained cordless unit costs less to get started.
What we could not confirm
CRAFTSMAN's product page gives no airflow, hose length or weight, so those rows are left out.
Frequently asked questions
- Can the CRAFTSMAN V20 inflator run without a battery?
- Yes. CRAFTSMAN says it also runs from an AC wall plug or a 12 V car adapter.
- What is the maximum pressure of the CRAFTSMAN CMCE520B?
- 160 PSI, according to CRAFTSMAN's product page.
- Does the CRAFTSMAN inflator shut off automatically?
- Yes. You set the PSI and it stops when it gets there.
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