Makita MAC2400 Big Bore 2.5 HP Air Compressor
- Cast iron pump with Big Bore cylinder and piston is engineered to provide faster recovery time for improved performance
- Low AMP draw reduces incidences of tripped breakers at start-up. The 4.2 gallon twin-stacked tank sustains an operating pressure of 130 PSI, and delivers 40 PSI (4.8 CFM) and 90 PSI (4.2 CFM), enough for two nailers
- Pump is oil-lubricated for cooler running temperatures and reduced wear. Built-in thermal overload for additional motor protection. Compressor Oil (181122-A). 1/4" Universal Quick Coupler (447013-E)
- Roll-cage construction provides complete protection to withstand extreme jobsite environments. Lever handle ball valve - tank drain valve improves upon standard petcock design for easier maintenance
- Large automotive style industrial air filter for increased air intake and greater efficiency. Durable cast iron cylinder reduces wear and increases pump life; removable for easy maintenance. Oil sight glass for fast, easy and efficient maintenance
- Oil lubricated: Cooler running pump, minimizes wear
- Durable cast iron cylinder reduces wear and increases pump life; removable for easy maintenance
- Powerful 2.5 HP* 4-Pole motor produces 4.2 CFM at 90 PSI for increased productivity
- Large automotive style industrial air filter for increased air intake and greater efficiency
- Pump runs at lower RPM (1,730) resulting in lower noise (79dB) and improved pump durability
DavidWoods
Very good for the intended uses
This is a very nice and compact compressor for using framing nailers. It’s not particularly light weight but the carry handle helps alleviate that somewhat. The Makita workmanship is outstanding. The compressor is quiet and fills rather fast. It holds air very well and refills so quiet you really don’t even notice it. Keep in mind, it’s an air compressor so don’t expect it to be dead silent; however, relatively speaking, it is easy to work around without having to use earplugs. I’d buy it again. Update 3/21/19: Now that I’ve had this a few months, I can say the compressor was a good buy. It hasn’t given me one problem. Be sure you’re realistic about what you intend to use this for though. I bought it to do some framing, and for that purpose it really shines. However, now that I’ve completed my 30x40 garage and decided to try this for some typical air tools (angle grinder, blower nozzle, impact hammer) I find the compressor cannot keep up. It simply isn’t meant for that type of air demand. No problem, I’m gonna buy an 80 gallon, 2 stage, 5 hp compressor for the shop. I’ll tuck this Makita away for when I need to use the framing nailer or other small tools and don’t need the huge air supply. One other thing, drain the tanks when done using. I had my compressor aired up for the day recently and used it sporadically. It kicked on maybe 5-10 times throughout the day. My point is there wasn’t a lot of air demand in 12 hours. When I drained the tanks, a significant amount of moisture sprayed out. If you leave the air in the tanks, you’ll also have moisture which will corrode your tanks from the inside. Just be sure to drain it and you’ll be fine.
AustinHughes
I would give this 5 stars, but i still ...
I would give this 5 stars, but i still need to see durability. I've have about a dozen compact air compressors that have been ok, but popped breakers and caused a few situations. This thing is as quiet as any large or small compressors. We were running 3 bostitch roofing Nailers. Shooting 40squ in 2 days with 3 Nailers going full time is usually allot to ask of compact compressors. The makita is WELL worth the $ to add this tool to your small business. Update-So I've had this all summer now. I used it to put down about 30,000 squ off shingles. We've ran up to 3 guns without a hiccup. Great tool, get one!
DawnJohnson
Put this compressor in your want list
Nice unit. It's more powerful than the small Makita I used when the shop was commercial - though this one a bit heavy to carry around (or is it my strength that has changed?) This compressor is quieter than a lot of others I've been around. I use a flexible 1/4" hose, which is more pleasant than 100' of the old rubber hose. NOTE: The compressor came with a broken casting. The carton was undamaged so it must have been packed like that at the factory. I needed the compressor right away. A mechanic at Makita tech support in California was helpful and asked his colleagues what to do. They said the part could be replaced but the whole unit should be replaced because there may be other problems. Amazon replaced it. It was a hassle because I cut apart the original carton to get the compressor out.
JonLavigne
It's one of those tools that I'm happy I bought every time I use it
So I've had this for 11 years and it's going strong. It's one of those tools that I'm happy I bought every time I use it. It's big enough to handle framing guns and small enough to be portable.It's also quiet as compressors go. Note: It's compact, but pretty heavy. It is a one-man lift... but at 80 pounds you don't want to carry it up and down stairs too much by yourself. Also, it's about as much electricity as you can pull from a standard outlet. This is good in that you are getting a compressor with some power behind it. The fact that it uses oil makes it more durable and probably a lot more quiet as well as getting more air per amount of power going into it. If it died tomorrow, I'd figure that I got my use out of it and I'd buy another one just like it.
AdoraA.Wada
I could easily use it in my workshop with my trim and ...
I've got three air compressors...an 80 gallon in my workshop for sandblasting and mechanic's air ratchets; a small, super-quiet compressor for use with trim and pin nallers for woodworking and cabinetry, and this twin tank Makita which I use for larger construction projects which require framing nailers. I've had two other contractor-style air compressors in the past and this Makita is more powerful and a heck of a lot quieter than either of the older ones. This Makita is SO QUIET, I could easily use it in my workshop with my trim and pin nailers without shattering my nerves from noise, and the air volume in CFM's it puts out easily outpaces the air I could ever use in my framing nailer To be honest, I think this Makita is the perfect, all-around compressor for nail-gun use whether on a construction project or working quietly in your home workshop.
NwobodoEmekaStanley
Big, Quiet, and Heavy....I like it.
I have only had the compressor for a few days, but I'm very happy with my initial purchase. It is very quiet compared to a small 2 gallon Campbell Hausfeld that it replaces. I timed the time to fill from empty at 1 minute 20 seconds. That seem pretty good. The paint job is very good. I'm impressed that they did such a good job. I also like glossy paint on my tools, since they don't seem to collect dust like a flat finish. It's also easier to clean up. It does weigh 77lbs and it doesn't have wheels, so it is a beast to move. The handle is in the middle, so it really pulls you off balance. I'm not saying the weight or balance is a bad thing, just don't buy it, if you can't lift it. I will probably make a cart for moving it around the shop.
AkarshanLochun
Quality Air Compressor
After much research and waffling I finally decided that this air compressor would fit my needs. It works great and is relatively quiet as air compressors go. Note that oil lubricated compressors tend to be much quieter than oil-less types. It has the power to operate virtually any air tool though my main uses are nail guns, tire filling and some paint spraying. The pressure is very easy to adjust. The only drawback I've found (and I knew it when I bought it) is that it is heavy. It isn't really a portable unit you can carry around one-handed. I put mine on a mover's dolly and built a frame around it so now I have a wheeled cart to move it and on which I can put the tool(s) I'll be using.
PrabhuKumar
Makita MAC2400 Big Bore 2.5 HP Air Compressor
I was really torn about ordering this item because of all of the negative reviews about receipt of product. However, it was the closest model that had the air volume that I needed so I ordered it. Here is what I found: !. Makita and Amazon must have listened to the issues with orders because I had NO problems with my product! It was VERY well packaged in twin boxes with additional cardboard to take up any impacts. There was not a single scratch on the equipment. The only casualty was the bottle of oil that is shipped was damaged and thus leaked. About 1/4 of the bottle had leaked into a separate plastic bag and that bag had leaked a little oil onto the cardboard. Not enough to cause any problems though. There was more than enough oil to fill the crankcase and still have some left over. Not enough to do it again, but still there was some left over. 2. Following the instructions for break-in of the machine, I ran it for 20 minutes and then closed the valves and pressurized the tanks. I then turned off the machine and let it stand for 48 hours and NO pressure was lost!!!! 3. This machine is SO much quieter than my previous unit!!!! While still noisy, it is much better and probably half the volume of noise that the previous unit put out. 4. This unit easily handles my air requirements and it is quick to come back up to pressure when I have made heavy demands on it. I would highly recommend this unit if you need an air compressor with this rating.
JoyceThalacker-Hudson
Amazing Industrial Grade Compressor
The Makita MAC 2400 is listed as an industrial duty compressor. My view as an engineer is that the weight, quality of finish, quality of components and every aspect of it seems to confirm this statement. I don't mind the 77 pound weight which even an old guy can tote around. The manufacturer recommends directly plugging it into a receptacle without using an extension cord and just using more hose. This won't affect the motor like the typical voltage drop of an extension cord. I would also recommend using a 20 amp outlet, not 15A although it seems to run okay with a 15A supply. My ten year old compressor that this one replaced is a similar name brand, twin blue tank commercial grade compressor, but the Makita seems superior in every aspect. It is surprisingly quiet, but supplies an enormous amount of air. After careful research I opted for the Mac2400 and definitely am glad that I did. Most of the cheap pancake compressors I reviewed don't come close to the Makita Mac2400 quality. Of all the tool purchases I have made over the last few years, this has been the best. I recommend that you look into the Mac2400 before spending your hard earned money on a cheap throw away unit. Amazon had an Amazing price and their 2 day delivery was accomplished in one day. A+ on the Makita and A+ on the delivery.
RodicaLiliana
Awesome
I replaced a pancake compressor (about half the price of this one) because the old one failed after too much use. If you are just filling car tires, the less expensive ones are fine. They are easier to move around and should work well. But if you have 80 psi truck tires and favor pneumatic tools, spend the extra money. This is a heavy duty compressor and yet still more or less portable. I made a small pallet and move it around with a hand truck (ACE has a USA made one for about $80. nice). I rigged up a rope sling to keep the pallet/compressor attached to the hand truck but is easily removed when I need to put the compressor into the truck. Love it.