Ingersoll Rand SS3J5.5GH-WB Gas Wheelbarrow review
A Honda-powered 8-gallon wheelbarrow compressor with 11.8 CFM at 90 PSI and a continuous duty rating. It's loud at about 90 dB, like every gas compressor. At 89.7 dB it is about as loud as a gas lawn mower.
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How loud is it?
- Ingersoll Rand SS3J5.5GH-WB Gas Wheelbarrow89.7 dB
Retailer spec, measuring distance not stated. Brands measure at different distances, so treat 1–2 dB differences as a tie. Why dB ratings vary.
Full specifications
| Noise rating | 89.7 dB |
|---|---|
| Noise source | Retailer spec, measuring distance not stated |
| CFM at 90 PSI | 11.8 |
| CFM at 40 PSI | — |
| CFM at max pressure | 10.7 @ 135 PSI |
| Max PSI | 135 |
| Tank | 8 gal |
| Horsepower | 5.5 HP |
| Pump | Oil-lubricated |
| Stages | Single-stage |
| Power | Gasoline |
| Duty cycle | continuous |
| Weight | 175 lb |
| Price band | $600–$1,500 (checked October 18, 2026) |
A dash means the manufacturer doesn't publish that figure. We never estimate one.
Our take
Gas compressors are for jobsites without power, and none of them are quiet. The SS3J5.5GH-WB pairs a 5.5 HP Honda engine with an oil-lubricated pump, and Ingersoll Rand rates it at 11.8 CFM at 90 PSI and 10.7 CFM at its 135 PSI maximum.
That is the highest output of the gas wheelbarrows we list, and it carries a continuous duty rating. One retailer lists it at 89.7 dB, roughly the level of a gas lawn mower, so wear hearing protection.
Buyer feedback is more mixed than for Ingersoll Rand's electric units. Inspect it on delivery and register the warranty.
Pros
- 11.8 CFM at 90 PSI, the most of the gas units we list
- Continuous duty rating
- Honda GX engine
Cons
- About 90 dB: hearing protection required
- Buyer feedback is mixed
What it can run
With a 30% safety margin, 11.8 CFM at 90 PSI comfortably covers these tools from our list (nailers assumed at 30 shots a minute):
- Ingersoll Rand 231C 1/2" Impact Wrench (4.2 CFM average)
- Ingersoll Rand 2235TiMAX 1/2" Impact Wrench (6 CFM average)
- Ingersoll Rand 2135QXPA 1/2" Impact Wrench (5 CFM average)
- AEROPRO A398 1/2" Aluminum Impact Wrench (6.5 CFM average)
- Metabo HPT NT50AE2 18-Gauge Brad Nailer (0.025 cu ft per shot)
- Metabo HPT NR90AES1 Framing Nailer (0.09 cu ft per shot)
- Ingersoll Rand 170G 3/8" Air Ratchet (3 CFM average)
- Ingersoll Rand 3101G 1/4" Die Grinder (3 CFM average)
- Ingersoll Rand 119MAXK Air Hammer Kit (2.9 CFM average)
- AEROPRO R500 LVLP Spray Gun (3.9 CFM average)
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Best for: Highest-output gas wheelbarrow from a pro brand.
Buy it if: you work on sites without mains power; you run impact wrenches, ratchets or spray guns in bursts.
Skip it if: you need to work indoors or near people without hearing protection; your jobs have mains power (an electric unit is far quieter); you carry it up and down stairs often; you only need occasional inflation and nailing.
How it compares in its class
- Ranked #1 of 3 in gas powered.
- 11.8 CFM at 90 PSI against a class median of 9.5 CFM, so above average airflow for the class.
- Price band $600–$1,500; see every spec side by side in the comparison table.
Ownership tips
- Run it outdoors only, well away from doors, windows and vents: gas engines produce carbon monoxide.
- Check both the engine oil and the pump oil before each day's work.
- Add fuel stabilizer before storage and drain the tanks after every job.
- Wear hearing protection; gas compressors run at lawn-mower levels.
General guidance; always follow the owner's manual. More in our maintenance checklist.
Ingersoll Rand SS3J5.5GH-WB Gas Wheelbarrow: quick answers
How loud is the Ingersoll Rand SS3J5.5GH-WB Gas Wheelbarrow?
It is rated at 89.7 dB (retailer spec, measuring distance not stated), which is about as loud as a gas lawn mower.
What can the Ingersoll Rand SS3J5.5GH-WB Gas Wheelbarrow run?
With a 30% safety margin it covers Ingersoll Rand 231C 1/2" Impact Wrench, Ingersoll Rand 2235TiMAX 1/2" Impact Wrench, Ingersoll Rand 2135QXPA 1/2" Impact Wrench, AEROPRO A398 1/2" Aluminum Impact Wrench, Metabo HPT NT50AE2 18-Gauge Brad Nailer, Metabo HPT NR90AES1 Framing Nailer, Ingersoll Rand 170G 3/8" Air Ratchet, Ingersoll Rand 3101G 1/4" Die Grinder, Ingersoll Rand 119MAXK Air Hammer Kit, AEROPRO R500 LVLP Spray Gun from our tool list, based on 11.8 CFM at 90 PSI.
Is the Ingersoll Rand SS3J5.5GH-WB Gas Wheelbarrow oil-free?
No. It has an oil-lubricated pump, so check the oil level before use and change it on schedule.
What power does the Ingersoll Rand SS3J5.5GH-WB Gas Wheelbarrow need?
It runs on gasoline.
Spec sources
Where each figure on this page comes from (checked October 18, 2026). We don't present manufacturer figures as our own measurements.
- zoro.com: noise, duty cycle, weight
- ingersollrand.com: CFM @ 90 PSI, max PSI, pump type, stages
- imperialsupplies.com: CFM @ max PSI
- aircompressorsdirect.com: tank
- Amazon product listing: horsepower
Alternatives to consider
Metabo HPT EC2510E Gas Wheelbarrow
dB not published · 9.3 CFM @ 90 PSI · $600–$1,500
Framing and roofing crews off the grid
Metabo HPT EC2610EA 'The Tank XL'
dB not published · 9.5 CFM @ 90 PSI · $600–$1,500
Slightly bigger tank for gas jobsite use
Appears in: Gas powered