Benjamin Recharge compressor

Another option for air gun shooters is always good. I would ask about price point and certainly long term reliability is a question bu it does look like a nice unit.

Nice compressor but at $1450 that is way too expensive. I was hoping for $700-800. The hatsan lighting compressor is cheaper at $1093. I'd go with the hatsan lighting compressor over this one and save almost $300.

I agree with portability. That hatsan lighting is big and heavy and wouldnt be best to take to the field. But at almost $1500 I cant justify buying Benjamin charger, but that's my opinion. There are many options such as the hatsan sparks, Benjamin traveler, av noman2 that cost $400-600 or even a CF tank if I need for portability at the range.

if it’s durable it would really fill my needs. Thanks for the excellent review. 

Order with the AGN discount code and on Friday for a huge Discount and free shipping



EDIT - The AGNATION discount does not work for the RECHARGE compressor. Still, order on Friday for free shipping

It woud have been beneficial to see and hear the compressor running. The fast fill times, motor, and piston sleeve looks like a Yong Heng in a computer case. The fill speed implies a similar design. The price point is too high for this to be a big seller. No doubt it's made in China and imported for Benjamin. Regardless of the instructions, no high pressure compressor will benefit from using 5-40W motor oil, synthetic or otherwise. Anyone investing in a high pressure compressor should protect it by using quality compressor oil.

"Fills a 90Cu in buddy bottle 0 - 4,500psi in 14 mins"

This is a very interesting price point they've selected for fill times based on less expensive and more expensive compressors. The 30 minute auto-shutoff suggests a light duty cycle to prevent thermal damage. The higher priced models seem to fill faster (~2x or greater) for 1/4 more in price. Anyone pulled the case to let us peek inside?

That said, in my eyes fill times come secondary to compressor longevity.

Any long term results for these? Just curious how they are holding up in the wild?

I just got one and now I am trying to figure which oil to buy. What quality brand compressor oil would you recommend? Thanks. 

I finally got mine after having UPS destroy two of them in transit! Crosman had to put one on a pallet and ship it using a freight company to get one to me that wasn't damaged! I am starting off with the AW46 compressor oil for the break-in and then I'm going to switch to the Royal Purple full synthetic.



I still had some of the AW46 left from when I had a YH, so I figured I'd use it up before going with the more expensive Royal Purple.

Thanks. Good thing I asked. I didn't know I had to break it in. I have some harbor freight compressor oil. Would you use that to breaking it in? And how long until the breaking period is over? I think theres an hour meter on it. Thanks. 

As stated in the manual, under Section 5. Maintenance:, 5.2. Oil Change: It is recommended that you change the oil for the first time after the earlier of one (1) month or 25 hours of use. After the first oil change it is recommended that you should change the oil the earlier of every three (3) months or 50 hours of use.

Under Section 3. Assembly Instructions: NOTE: Use either Air Compressor oil or 5W–40 motor oil.

I bought an Hour Meter from Amazon and just attached it to the top of the compressor. It senses vibration and will log hours of use. There is no way I'll put 25 hours on it within a month, so I just plan on changing the oil and both filters after the first month. Per the manual, after the first oil change it is recommended that you should change the oil the earlier of every three (3) months or 50 hours of use.

The manual says to change the filters if they become deformed or extremely dirty. This is the 3rd one I received from Crosman because the 1st two were damaged by UPS in transit. The 1st one I received I checked the internal filter when I had the cover off to locate the damage and even though it was new, and I have never run it, it was already dirty. I assume this was from initial testing at the factory. I asked the Crosman CS rep about it and he said they dod get very dirty because it's blowing all the crap out of the inside of the compressor that left from the manufacturing process. That's why I figure that 1st oil change is a good time to change it because it would have had a chance to clear all the gunk out.

This is the hour meter I got, in case you are interested in adding one to yours: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01G1ASSTC/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_1?smid=A3H26M0OO8MHA9&psc=1

Any longevity update?

Thank you for the Video and all the input.