Opinion: The trouble with ditching diesel compressors

Alex Persyn

23 April 2025

In the world of mobile compressors, diesel power remains dominant. Alex Persyn, an expert in product management for portable compressors, gives his view on what the barriers are to cutting emissions.

Diesel-powered mobile compressors have been offering their loyal services on construction sites across the globe for over a century.

While their role is not disputed, the use of diesel engines frequently is.

Alternative technologies already exist. For example, we see a growing interest in our VRH (hydraulic-powered) and TVR (PTO-powered)…

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