I had tried pumping up a tire with it just to see how it worked and it seemed very slow. So I was thinking that if I had a air tank to hold a reserve amount in, then when I needed to pump a tire or blow something out I would have a supply. Maybe this is not a good idea. This is the first tractor that I've had with a compressor on it, so I really dont know. This is what we do with our big trucks though, that have air brakes. That's why I thought it would be good on the tractor. Thanks. juney