California Air Tools CAT-4610AC Ultra Quiet Air Compressor
- Tank Volume: 4.6 gallons
- Capacity: 4.6 gallons
- Air Flow Capacity: 2 CFM
- Maximum Pressure: 1740 psi
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
This 4.6 gallon electric compressor is compact and plug-in ready, sized for home garage and small shop tasks rather than continuous industrial air demand.
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ASIN: B01G75OUO8Model: CAT-4610ACCategory: Air Compressors
Overview
A 4.6 gallon tank and 110 volt corded design put the CAT-4610AC in the portable, small shop compressor category. It weighs about 45.5 pounds, light enough to move around a garage but built for a wall outlet rather than battery power.
California Air Tools built its reputation on quieter, oil-free compressors aimed at home shops and garages rather than heavy industrial use, and the specs here, a compact tank on standard household voltage, fit that positioning. A 4.6 gallon tank gives enough air storage for intermittent tasks like inflating tires or running a nail gun in bursts, though it will cycle more often than a larger tank under continuous tool use.
- 4.6 gallon tank capacity
- Corded electric, 110V
- Item weight about 45.5 lb
- California Air Tools CAT series
Who it's for
Home garage and small shop users running one air tool at a time, such as a nailer, stapler or inflator, are the target buyer. It is less suited to continuous, high volume tasks like spray painting large surfaces or running multiple tools at once.
Pros and cons
- Runs on standard 110 volt household power
- 4.6 gallon tank suits intermittent home shop tasks
- 45.5 lb weight keeps it movable around a garage
- Smaller tank cycles more often under continuous air draw
- Not sized for high volume tools like spray painting
Performance notes
Tank size governs how often the motor has to cycle back on: at 4.6 gallons, this unit stores enough air for short bursts of tool use but will kick back on sooner than a larger tank under sustained draw, which matters most for air-hungry tools like spray guns.
Where it stands among air compressors
- 60 dB noise: quieter than 78% of the air compressors we list.
From the specs of the 36 air compressors we list; not a test result.
Specifications
| Brand | California Air Tools |
|---|---|
| Model | CAT-4610AC |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 45.5 poundshigher than 88% of 27 air compressors |
| Item Dimensions L X W X H | 19.1 × 16.7 × 19.7 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Tank Volume | 4.6 gallonshigher than 52% of 34 air compressors |
| Capacity | 4.6 gallonshigher than 52% of 32 air compressors |
| Air Flow Capacity | 2 CFM |
| Noise | 60 dBlower than 78% of 33 air compressors |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Maximum Power | 2 hphigher than 90% of 32 air compressors |
| Maximum Horsepower | 1 hphigher than 57% of 24 air compressors |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Voltage | 110 voltslower than 52% of 34 air compressors |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Aluminum |
| Color | Silver |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Filter |
| Warranty & support | |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | 1 Year Limited Warranty |
| Other details | |
| Maximum Pressure | 1740 psihigher than 64% of 26 air compressors |
| Additional Features | Portable |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Nailing |
| Style | Aluminum Tank |
| Item Type Name | Air Compressor |
| Maximum Current | 8.5 Amps |
Closest rivals on specs
LJ5120K Quiet Air Compressor 5 Gallon- Noise 60 vs 70 dB (-14%)
- Maximum Power 2 vs 1.2 hp (+67%)
- Air Flow Capacity 2 vs 3 CFM (-33%)
Makita MAC320Q Quiet Series Air Compressor 3 Gallon- Maximum Power 2 vs 1.5 hp (+33%)
- Capacity 4.6 vs 3 gallons (+53%)
- Tank Volume 4.6 vs 3 gallons (+53%)
Metabo HPT EC914S The Tank Pancake Air Compressor 6 Gallon- Noise 60 vs 73 dB (-18%)
- Maximum Power 2 vs 1.3 hp (+54%)
- Capacity 4.6 vs 6 gallons (-23%)
Frequently asked questions
What size tank does the California CAT-4610AC have?
4.6 gallons.
What power does the CAT-4610AC need?
A standard 110 volt outlet.
Is the CAT-4610AC portable?
At about 45.5 pounds it can be moved around a garage or shop, though it is not as light as smaller pancake style compressors.