--- product_id: 654952088 title: "CKMTA12 '12V' On-Board Twin High Performance Air Compressor, Ideal for Air Lockers Locking Differentials, Tire Inflator, Air Horn, Air Tools and Pneumatic Tools." brand: "arb" price: "4628.88 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Arb" url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/654952088-ckmta12-12v-on-board-twin-high-performance-air-compressor-ideal store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # 0.5 HP motor power 6.16 CFM max airflow Dual-cylinder compact design CKMTA12 '12V' On-Board Twin High Performance Air Compressor, Ideal for Air Lockers Locking Differentials, Tire Inflator, Air Horn, Air Tools and Pneumatic Tools. **Brand:** arb **Price:** 4628.88 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 💨 Power your adventure with the compressor that never quits! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** CKMTA12 '12V' On-Board Twin High Performance Air Compressor, Ideal for Air Lockers Locking Differentials, Tire Inflator, Air Horn, Air Tools and Pneumatic Tools. by arb - **How much does it cost?** 4628.88 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/654952088-ckmta12-12v-on-board-twin-high-performance-air-compressor-ideal) ## Best For - arb enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted arb brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Safety First:** Dual Maxi-Fuses and over-pressure valve deliver industry-leading circuit protection and peace of mind. - • **Built to Endure:** Water-sealed motors with thermal protection and heavy-duty bearings for relentless reliability. - • **Plug & Play Ready:** Complete wiring loom with Air Locker solenoid plug-ins for seamless professional installation. - • **Whisper-Quiet Power:** Linear brush pre-load system ensures low heat and noise, so you stay focused on the road. - • **Unmatched Airflow Efficiency:** Highest 12V airflow in its class at 174 LPM keeps you moving faster. ## Overview The ARB CKMTA12 is a premium 12V twin high-performance air compressor engineered for serious off-roaders and professionals. Featuring a compact dual-cylinder design, it delivers the highest airflow rate in its class at 6.16 CFM, powered by a 0.5 HP motor. Built with water-sealed motors, thermal protection, and heavy-duty European bearings, it guarantees durability and quiet operation. Complete with a full wiring loom and Air Locker solenoid compatibility, it offers easy integration for tire inflation, air lockers, pneumatic tools, and more—making it the ultimate on-board compressor for millennial adventurers who demand reliability and efficiency. ## Description Motors are water sealed, 100% ball bearing equipped (i.e. no bushings), and feature a unique linear brush pre-load system for extra long life, low heat and quiet operation throughout the life of the unit. Compact twin motor, dual cylinder design makes it the highest flowing compressor in its class (voltage vs. size). Highest air flow rate of any 12V compressor of its size on the market at 174LPM [6.16CFM]. Full wiring loom included for simplified installation and easy plug-in connectivity to Air Locker control solenoids. (Note: Air Locker Manifold Kit #171503 required to mount solenoids). Motors are internally thermal protected against extreme temperature damage. Over-pressure safety valve equipped. Equipped with dual heavy duty Maxi-Fuses for professional in-line circuit protection and true circuit redundancy in case of a fault. Compressor pistons are equipped with a heavy duty European made cylindrical roller bearing. Hard-anodized cylinder bores and PTFE (Teflon) impregnated carbon fibre piston seals for reduced friction and maximum trouble free life. Review: Great compressor for 4 wheeling! - Compressor works great! Not too loud, fills up tires quickly after a day on the trails. Also great peace of mind for road trips combined with having plugs and a repair kit with you. Lots of wiring involved with installation, if you are comfortable with installing stereos/soldering/pulling wires then diy it. It is not for the novice installer and I can imagine a shop would be expensive to have installed. It took me several hours to run all the wires to the fuse box and battery/aux switches. I used a separately sold mount for the cargo area of my jeep which I would recommend if putting into a JL unlimited. The inflation kit sold separately is also a good value in my opinion but not included when you buy the compressor. Overall I'm very pleased with the performance of the ARB twin compressor. It suits my needs for airing up after trails and also I'm able to air up various things when I am not near my home compressor (pool floats, stuff like that). I have electronic lockers so I can't comment on their use for air lockers but as a compressor I've aired up 2 sets of 33 inch tires (8 total tires in one go) and it ran like a champ without hesitation. A+ product, hope it lasts! Review: Whoo Betty! - The ARB duel air compressor rocks! Was running a Viair for years. It was reliable but slow for airing up 33’s. Switched to 35’s and the ARB. Can fill all 4 tires from 12 psi to 36 in just under 10 minutes. That’s deploying the hose and putting it away. Less time spent in the rain or snow. Highly recommended. ## Features - Motors are water sealed, 100% ball bearing equipped (i.e. no bushings), and feature a unique linear brush pre-load system for extra long life, low heat and quiet operation throughout the life of the unit. - Compact twin motor, dual cylinder design makes it the highest flowing compressor in its class (voltage vs. size). Highest air flow rate of any 12V compressor of its size on the market at 174LPM [6.16CFM]. - Full wiring loom included for simplified installation and easy plug-in connectivity to Air Locker control solenoids. (Note: Air Locker Manifold Kit #171503 required to mount solenoids). - Motors are internally thermal protected against extreme temperature damage. Over-pressure safety valve equipped. Equipped with dual heavy duty Maxi-Fuses for professional in-line circuit protection and true circuit redundancy in case of a fault. - Compressor pistons are equipped with a heavy duty European made cylindrical roller bearing. Hard-anodized cylinder bores and PTFE (Teflon) impregnated carbon fibre piston seals for reduced friction and maximum trouble free life. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0050DI9YQ | | Additional Features | Kit Includes: Fully assembled and tested air compressor, Complete wiring loom w/ Air Locker solenoid plug-in contacts. | | Air Flow Capacity | 6.16 Cubic Feet Per Minute | | Best Sellers Rank | #54,409 in Automotive ( See Top 100 in Automotive ) #269 in Wheel & Tire Air Compressors & Inflators | | Brand | ARB | | Brand Name | ARB | | Capacity | 6.16 Cubic Feet | | Color | Blue and Black | | Compatible Hose Diameter | 0.25 Inches | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 495 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 09332018003836 | | Included Components | Manufactuered Brand Product | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 11"L x 5"W x 20"H | | Item Type Name | Automotive Part | | Item Weight | 0.1 Pounds | | Manufacturer | ARB | | Manufacturer Part Number | CKMTA12 | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | Warranty | | Material Type | Aluminum, Carbon Fiber | | Maximum Current | 68.6 Amps | | Maximum Power | 0.5 Horsepower | | Maximum Pressure | 150 Pound per Square Inch | | Model Name | CKMTA12 | | Model Number | CKMTA12 | | Noise | 6 Sones | | Noise Level | 6 Sones | | Power Source | Electric Powered | | Recommended Uses For Product | Tire Inflation, Air Locker Activation, Powering Pneumatic Tools | | Style | On-Board | | Tank Volume | 4 Liters | | Unit Count | 2434.6096 Fluid Ounces | | Voltage | 12 Volts | ## Product Details - **Brand:** ARB - **Noise Level:** 6 Sones - **Power Source:** Electric Powered - **Recommended Uses For Product:** Tire Inflation, Air Locker Activation, Powering Pneumatic Tools - **Voltage:** 12 Volts ## Images ![CKMTA12 '12V' On-Board Twin High Performance Air Compressor, Ideal for Air Lockers Locking Differentials, Tire Inflator, Air Horn, Air Tools and Pneumatic Tools. - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/612lwDgZbHL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: how loud is the unit? Is is too loud to mount in the cab area?** A: Here is a video I uploaded onto youtube. The compressor is mounted to a piece of 3/4" partical board (I still need to carpet it), which is mounted to some 1"x1"x1/8" angle steel, which I sandwich clamped onto my Garvin Wilderness interior rack in my 2015 Xterra which the legs were wrapped with a few wraps of "F4" or "self fusing tape" as found here on Amazon. The prevents damaging the finish on the legs, and provides another layer of vibration and noise dampening. Please note, I did not rehearse the recording so I say a few mistakes here or there, but you will get the point. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVDWN7hc_Fk **Q: Does the Air Compressor contains the mounting clamp, backing plate, pressure switch, wire loom and all the mounting hardware? or just the compressor?** A: I cannot believe Amazon and ARB have not jumped on the fact that they do NOT list "what's in the box"! Shame on Amazon!Check the ARB website.It does indeed come with all you listed above except I am not sure if it has the mounting clamp or backing plate. I bought mine as a replacement for the same unit after 7 years of service. I did not need anything except the compressor. Good luck. **Q: Simple question: Can you run front and rear lockers with this compressor?** A: Yes you should be able to run both front and rear air lockers off this compressor. As well as air up tires!Thanks **Q: Will this fit and work mounted in the storage pocket under rear srorage on a 2 door 2008 jeep wrangler** A: i don't know, sorry! Most of the people install it under the hood of the engine, I have also seen it installed under the car near the gas tank, it is really small and you can place it anywhere since you control it from your cabin by a swich. if you are going to use it only to inflate the rubbers, it is fine anywhere, but if it is for use with blockers I recommend you under the engine hood. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great compressor for 4 wheeling! *by J***D on June 15, 2022* Compressor works great! Not too loud, fills up tires quickly after a day on the trails. Also great peace of mind for road trips combined with having plugs and a repair kit with you. Lots of wiring involved with installation, if you are comfortable with installing stereos/soldering/pulling wires then diy it. It is not for the novice installer and I can imagine a shop would be expensive to have installed. It took me several hours to run all the wires to the fuse box and battery/aux switches. I used a separately sold mount for the cargo area of my jeep which I would recommend if putting into a JL unlimited. The inflation kit sold separately is also a good value in my opinion but not included when you buy the compressor. Overall I'm very pleased with the performance of the ARB twin compressor. It suits my needs for airing up after trails and also I'm able to air up various things when I am not near my home compressor (pool floats, stuff like that). I have electronic lockers so I can't comment on their use for air lockers but as a compressor I've aired up 2 sets of 33 inch tires (8 total tires in one go) and it ran like a champ without hesitation. A+ product, hope it lasts! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Whoo Betty! *by S***Y on May 25, 2025* The ARB duel air compressor rocks! Was running a Viair for years. It was reliable but slow for airing up 33’s. Switched to 35’s and the ARB. Can fill all 4 tires from 12 psi to 36 in just under 10 minutes. That’s deploying the hose and putting it away. Less time spent in the rain or snow. Highly recommended. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice On-Board Air Compressor *by A***R on November 19, 2020* The twin air compressor from ARB is a really good on-board compressor. Performs tire inflations very fast. The only complaint I have it the included wiring harness. They provided a harness hoping to satisfy all needs. If your truck runs lockers, then the harness is perfect due to all the connections for switches and solenoids. However, if you only wish to use the compress to air up tires, then the included wire harness is an insane overkill with too many extra wires and connectors. Instead of cutting up the harness to rid the unnecessary wires and connectors, I simply created may own 2 wire harness using a Delphi PED 3 pin connector for the purple and black wire. This made it easy to connect a s switch without extra wires. ## Frequently Bought Together - ARB CKMTA12 '12V' On-Board Twin High Performance Air Compressor, Ideal for Air Lockers Locking Differentials, Tire Inflator, Air Horn, Air Tools and Pneumatic Tools. - ARB 171302V2 Portable Tire Inflation Kit, Includes High-Temperature Air Hose 23 Foot and Redesigned Accessories Kit, Quick Fitting for Universal On Board Systems and Air Compressors - ARB 171503 Air Compressor Manifold Kit for Easy Installation of Two Air Lockers Solenoids on ARB CKMTA12 Air Compressor, Plug and Play Air Hose Kit for Tire Inflation --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/654952088-ckmta12-12v-on-board-twin-high-performance-air-compressor-ideal](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/654952088-ckmta12-12v-on-board-twin-high-performance-air-compressor-ideal) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-06-07*