Makita Air Compressor

                                        Quiet Reliable Power

If you were to buy an air compressor what would you want? If you said dependable, quiet, durable, powerful, portable then you would want the Makita air compressor. The Makita air compressors rank at the top, all have very high user ratings, reliability and performance are strong points. Of all the reviews posted the only "complaint" if you want to call it that is the heavier weight compared to aluminum air compressors.

The Makita compressor is no flimsy piece of aluminum, all are cast iron blocks with extensive use of metal and steel. Makita is a high quality product from tools to air compressors. You cant have it all, oil free aluminum direct drive compressors have a service life rated in hours the Makita is rated in years. The Makita air compressor comes in three models.

Makita MAC 700 2.0 Hp single tank

Makita MAC2400 2.5 twin tank 4.2 gallon

Makita MAC 5200 3.0 hp 5.2 gallon tank

The Makita air compressor fills the need for users from all descriptions, from the DIY 'er to the professional ,all have praised the superb performance and durability of Makita. All Makita compressors are portable, the handle is in the center, so carrying it despite the weight issue is well balanced. The plus is that because of the use of metal and cast iron these compressors are tough, durable and are built for longevity. The heaviest the Makita MAC5200  at 80 lbs is portable with tough rubber wheels to get around a job site.  

All are designated as "Big Bore" meaning that the bore and stroke is larger than most air compressors in this class. What this transfers to is the large bore and stroke allows the compressor to run at 1750 RPM which offers much longer service life and is one reason why the compressor is so quiet. The cast iron block and the oil lubricated pump also contribute to quieter operation. 

The Makita air compressors are used for air framing nailers, brad nail guns, finish nailers and can operate other air tools that fall within the CFM  requirement of the air tool and the CFM output of the compressor. For instance the Makita MAC2400 is rated at 2.5 Hp with twin tanks of 4.2 gallons total and can be used with any air tool that requires no more than 4.2 CFM. at 90psi. Makita air compressors are noted for fast recovery times.  

At only 79DB sound level working within ten feet of the Makita compressor you can carry on a normal conversation without raising your voice. If you have the Makita MAC 700 in your basement your pets and family will be happy. Compare that to the 90 and up you get from most units, that’s practically a hum. In a closed in space such as a customers home or even in your garage or work space when the occupants are around, they will thank you and so will your ears.
 
These compressors will not run air tools with higher CFM such as grinders, air sanders or blasters. For that work you would have to get into a 5Hp unit with a 60 gallon tank and those compressors are much louder and a lot more money.

In addition to being a quiet air compressor all the Makita air compressor models have an  electrical draw of less than 15 amps so you wont be tripping circuit breakers every time you turn the machine on.