I had a good experience with the compressor, and the issues are not fundamental. I only needed a few minutes to inflate the tires on all four of my Kuga's wheels. Feels good power. Even though it was made of plastic, the quick release on the hose was very convenient for me, and the quality of the plastic was satisfactory. It's likely that tractor drivers wrote about a short hose; on my 17th radius, even when the is on top of the wheel, the hose is able to reach out easily. Tractor drivers talked about it. The lid would be stronger if it were made of metal (like the lids on tea cans), but the one that is now on it is made of plastic, and it can easily come off when shaken. Velcro that is manufactured in an efficient manner for use in securing the cord. I was under the impression that the compressor could be taken out of the "can," but it appears to be very securely fastened there. It will be difficult to crawl there if debris like dirt and dust as well as smaller components get into the large gaps on the sides. The solidity of the compressor was something that appealed to me. It does not topple over on an uneven surface, and it does not bend over the hose. I believe I was able to find what I was looking for, and the product itself has met my expectations.