The question for years now has been which is better the Staun or the Trailhead deflators? The short answer is that they are Different not better. In this comparison I will try to point out how they are different so you can make an informed decision about which is the right set for your vehicle.
The Deflators
Q Where are the deflators made?
A Staun Deflators are manufactured in Singapore for an Australian company and distributed in this country through an authorized distributor.
Trailhead Deflators are manufactured and distributed in the USA by JD enterprises, a California based manufacturer.
Q What are the deflators made of?
A Trailhead deflators are made of aluminum, Staun deflators are made out of brass.
Q Which Deflators air down faster?
A According to a detailed comparison test done at ParksOffroad Trailhead deflators are the fastest on the market. In the Test which timed the duration from the time the driver got out of the truck to the time he got back in Trailhead won with a time of 1 min and 30 seconds. They achieved this time because they are designed to work while the vehicle is being driven down the trail. Trailhead was also faster in a static test, Trailhead deflated 4 tires from 34 psi to 10 psi in 5:51, Staun Deflated 4 tires from 34 psi to 10 psi in 6:53.
Q Which deflators are easier to set?
A Again according to the ParksOffroad article, the staun were the most sensitive but also took the longest to set to an exact pressure. The article said "Trailhead deflators were easy to adjust with the included allen wrench".
Q What do the deflators come with?
A With the Staun Deflators you get 4 or 6 deflators depending on which kit you buy, and a leather pouch with a snap closure. The Trailhead Deflators come with 4 deflators, a zippered leather pouch, instruction manual, allen wrench adjustment tool, low pressure air gauge, a tire deflation guide, and a Trailhead decal.
Q Which Deflators are easiest to start?
A Both deflators start equally well airing down from street pressure. Both will start automatically it there is at least 10 psi between the tire pressure and the desired trail pressure. Staun deflators have an additional tab you can pull to manually start the deflator if the pressure differential is not enough for them to start automatically.
Q What pressure ranges and colors are available?
A Staun Deflators come in 0-10 / 6-30 / and 15-55 psi ranges, they also offer a truck and trailer kit which includes 4 6-30 and 2 15-55, and come in natural brass color. Trailhead deflators come in 5-20 and 15-40 pressure ranges and are available in Red or Blue anodize or nickel plated silver.
There you have it, all the specs on Staun and Trailhead Automatic Tire Deflators. I hope this information will help you deside which brand is best for you and your vehicle.
