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Makita MAC2400 2.5 HP* Big Bore™ Air Compressor

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Brand Makita
Voltage 120 Volts
Power Source electric-powered
Noise Level 79 dB

About this item

  • Cast iron pump with Big Bore cylinder and piston is engineered to provide faster recovery time for improved performance
  • Powerful 2.5 HP 4-Pole motor produces 4.2 CFM at 90 PSI for increased productivity and lower noise
  • Roll-cage construction provides complete protection to withstand extreme jobsite environments
  • Low AMP draw reduces incidences of tripped breakers at start-up
  • Pump is oil-lubricated for cooler running temperatures and reduced wear
  • Oil lubricated: Cooler running pump, minimizes wear
  • Durable cast iron cylinder reduces wear and increases pump life; Removable for easy maintenance

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4.5 4.5
Maneuverability
4.0 4.0
Portability
3.9 3.9
Light weight
3.0 3.0

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Features

  • Powerful 2.5 HP 4-Pole motor produces 4.2 CFM at 90 PSI for increased productivity and lower noise
  • Low AMP draw reduces incidences of tripped breakers at start up
  • Copper finned discharge tubing for increased heat dissipation and reduced water in the tank
  • Pump runs at lower RPM (1,730) resulting in lower noise (79dB) and improved pump durability
  • Durable cast iron cylinder reduces wear and increases pump life; removable for easy maintenance

Makita MAC2400 2.5 HP* Big Bore Air Compressor

Pump Runs at Lower RPM Resulting in Lower Noise (79dB)

Makita’s 2.5HP Air Compressor is equipped with Makita’s Big Bore engineered pump cylinder and piston for higher output for two nailers, with less noise and improved job site performance. The MAC2400 delivers industrial power and results with improved durability for tough job site conditions.

2.5 HP with Big Bore Engineered Pump

The Makita Big Bore engineered pump with cast iron cylinder has greater bore and stroke for increased compression, faster recovery and less noise. The cast iron construction is engineered for increased durability even under tough job site conditions. The MAC2400 has an oil lubricated pump and is equipped with a large automotive style filter for increased air intake and greater efficiency. The Big Bore oil-lubricated pump is also more efficient: the MAC2400 runs cooler and at half the RPM of most competitive units, resulting in greater motor and pump life and lower noise.

Jobsite Ready

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. The low AMP draw reduces instances of tripped breakers and voltage drop that can cause premature motor failure. The roll bar handle provides portability and additional protection, helping it withstand harsh jobsite environments. Additional features include a convenient oil drain and oil sight glass, a tank drain valve that supersedes standard petcock design for easier maintenance, and finned discharge tubing that dissipates heat more efficiently.

Versatile Design for a Range of Applications

The MAC2400 is engineered for low noise, high output and less maintenance, and delivers industrial power and results with improved durability under tough job site conditions.

Key Features

Big Bore Features

oil lubricated pumps

powerful CFM delivery

durable cast iron cylinders

induction motors lever handle ball valves oil sight glasses automotive style industrial air filter

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Portable Electric Oil-Lubricated Air Compressor, Twin Stack Tank Type, HP 2.5, 115VAC Voltage, Full Load Amps 12.3, Free Air CFM @ 90 PSI 4.2, Max. Pressure 130 psi, Tank Size 4.2 gal., Weight 77 lb., Cylinder Material Cast Iron, Lubrication Type Oil Lubricated, Motor RPM 1730, Avg. Pump Life 2, 000 hr., dBA @ 3 Feet 79.0, Overall Length 19-3/8 In., Overall Width 18-3/4 In., Overall Height 18 In., Compressor Oil Includes.

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Makita's 2.5HP Air Compressor is equipped with Makita's Big Bore engineered pump cylinder and piston for higher output for two nailers, with less noise and improved job site performance. The MAC2400 delivers industrial power and results with improved durability under tough job site conditions.

2.5 HP with Big Bore Engineered Pump
The MAC2400 is powered by a 2.5 HP motor. The Makita Big Bore engineered pump with cast iron cylinder has greater bore and stroke for increased compression, faster recovery and less noise. The cast iron construction is engineered for increased durability even under tough job-site conditions. The MAC2400 has an oil-lubricated pump and is equipped with a large automotive style filter for increased air intake and greater efficiency. The Big Bore oil-lubricated pump is also more efficient: the MAC2400 runs cooler and at half the RPM of most competitive units, resulting in greater motor and pump life and lower noise. The 4.2 gallon twin-stacked tank sustains an operating pressure of 130 PSI, and delivers 40PSI (4.8 CFM) and 90 PSI (4.2 CFM), enough for two nailers. The low AMP draw reduces instances of tripped breakers and voltage drop that can cause premature motor failure. The roll bar handle provides portability and additional protection, helping it withstand harsh jobsite environments. Additional features include a convenient oil drain and oil sight glass, a tank drain valve that supersedes standard petcock design for easier maintenance, and finned discharge tubing that dissipates heat more efficiently.

Versatile Design for a Range of Applications
The MAC2400 is engineered for low noise, high output and less maintenance, and delivers industrial power and results with improved durability under tough job site conditions. The MAC2400 is just another example of Makita's commitment to innovative technology and best-in-class engineering.

About Makita Big Bore Air Compressors
Makita Big Bore Air Compressors deliver higher output and less noise for improved job site performance. The Makita Big Bore engineered pump with cast iron cylinder has greater bore and stroke for increased compression, faster recovery and less noise. The cast iron construction is engineered for increased durability even under tough job site conditions. All Makita Big Bore Air Compressors are oil lubricated and equipped with large automotive style filters for increased air intake and greater efficiency. Makita Big Bore Air Compressors deliver industrial power and results with improved durability.

About Makita
Makita is a worldwide manufacturer of industrial quality power tools and offers a wide range of industrial accessories. Makita applies leading-edge innovation to engineer power tools that are more compact and energy efficient, yet deliver industrial strength power and results. Makita U.S.A., Inc. is located in La Mirada, California, and operates an extensive distribution network located throughout the U.S. For more information, please call 800/4-MAKITA (800/462-5482) or visit makitatools.com. Makita is Best in Class Engineering.

Warranty
Every Makita tool is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory. If you are not satisfied with any Makita tool within 30 days of purchase, return it and Makita will provide a replacement or refund. Each Makita tool is warranted to be free of defects from workmanship and materials for the period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase. Should any trouble develop during this one-year period, return the COMPLETE tool, freight prepaid, to one of Makita's Factory or Authorized Service Centers. Please see makitatools.com for complete details.

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Makita MAC2400 2.5 HP Air Compressor, oil and 1/4-inch universal quick coupler.


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Customer Ratings
Noise level
4.5
4.6
4.0
3.4
3.7
4.1
Maneuverability
4.0
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.5
4.4
Portability
3.9
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
Light weight
3.0
3.8
4.4
4.4
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capacity
4.2 gallons
2.6 gallons
5.2 gallons
6 gallons
6 gallons
1 gallons
power source
electric-powered
electric-powered
electric-powered
Corded Electric
Corded Electric
Electric
air flow capacity
4.8 cubic feet per minute
3.3 cubic feet per minute
5 cubic feet per minute
4 cubic feet per minute
2.6 cubic feet per minute
0.75 cubic feet per minute
voltage
120 volts
120 volts
120 volts
120 volts
0 volts
maximum power
2.5 horsepower
2 horsepower
3 horsepower
0.2 horsepower
0.2 horsepower
motor horsepower
2.5
2
3
1.3
noise level
79 decibels
80 decibels
65 decibels
73 decibels
78.5 decibels
69 decibels

Important information

Bulb Voltage

120 volts

Customer reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
1,254 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, performance, and value of the air compressor. For example, they mention it's surprisingly quiet, works like a champ, and is well worth the price. Customers also appreciate ease of use, air range, and size. Opinions are mixed on portability.

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344 customers mention324 positive20 negative

Customers are satisfied with the noise level of the air compressor. They mention that it is surprisingly quiet, but supplies an enormous amount of air. They also say that it runs quietly, smoothly, and has never kicked out a breaker.

"...Plus it's much quieter than the "Task Force" 5 gallon compressor that I replaced...." Read more

"...Pro's:Well made & durableWell laid outQuietFills fastFree ShippingGood CFM ratingLow vibration..." Read more

"...when you have to move the compressor around a lot - it's light and quiet - you'll love it because of the weight - homeowners will appreciate how..." Read more

"...I also like the fact the this compressor is on the quiet side of noise output, couple that with its low RPM, makes this compressor easy to leave in..." Read more

306 customers mention284 positive22 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the air compressor. They mention that it is a very high quality unit, with a solid steel construction, a protective cage, and durable components. The air filter seems to be a quality component, and the rubber feet are sturdy. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...Excellent air compressor. Well constructed, good workmanship, quality parts, smooth running, and it even looks great, with a quality paint job...." Read more

"...The unit is heavy as many have posted. Obviously it's well made from steel, not a plastic rattling piece of crap like many of the other compressors..." Read more

"...While Senco PC1010 turned out to be a great compressor for small trim, it is simply too small for blowing off things and even inflating tires...." Read more

"...Blew out the garage. Blew off the mowers. Ran a small grinder. No tripped breakers. No leaks. No oil spots. Turns on when it is supposed to...." Read more

302 customers mention290 positive12 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the air compressor. Some mention that it runs very quietly, works like a champ, and has a lot of capacity. They also appreciate the quality, fit and finish, and operation of the product. Some say that it works great all kinds of power for running multiple nailers, and that it has impressive build quality and functionality.

"...But, Makita MAC2400 simply solved this problem for me. No more waiting while inflating tires, cleaning things. It's also quiet...." Read more

"...Impressive build quality and functionality...." Read more

"...compressor is on the quiet side of noise output, couple that with its low RPM, makes this compressor easy to leave in the same room that you are..." Read more

"I like this compressor. Not to heavy to move around and so far works like a champ ...." Read more

54 customers mention44 positive10 negative

Customers like the value of the air compressor. They mention it's well worth the money, and is priced appropriately for what you get. The upgrade in quality appears well worth it, and it'll be a great purchase.

"...Oiled unit, (aids to noise reduction and longevity)Priced appropriately for what you get.Cons:Heavy, 80lbs..." Read more

"...air tools or rolair, but it’s such a nicer built unit that it’s worth the trade-off. Paid $325 for it last year and it was a steal at that price." Read more

"...Not hard on the ears at all! Worthy investment for the all around handyman." Read more

"...Well packed, very portable and transaction went well. Good seller." Read more

53 customers mention47 positive6 negative

Customers like the ease of use of the air compressor. They mention the directions are simple, the controls are easy to use, and the operation has been straightforward and intuitive. They appreciate the front controls, which are easy for them to see and use. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"Easy to use...." Read more

"...First, the unit is really simple to use and maintain...a little bit of oil, flip a switch and away you go...." Read more

"...for installing the air filter, but fortunately it is fairly simple and obvious; however, there is zero mention or warning of the plastic plug in the..." Read more

"...it to be dead silent; however, relatively speaking, it is easy to work around without having to use earplugs. I’d buy it again...." Read more

49 customers mention41 positive8 negative

Customers like the air range of the air compressor. They mention that it is very quiet, produces plenty of air, and has enough power to run 2 nail guns simultaneously. The unit easily handles their air requirements and is quick to come back up to pressure. It delivers sufficient air to run two staplers and blows air hard and long. It holds air very well, pumps up to 140 psi in less than two minutes, and retains air pressure perfectly. It is powerful, faster to fill, and will run air tools all day long.

"...It has enough air power to run 2 nail guns simultaneously and run a pneumatic air chisel ( which draws 4CFMs) all day...." Read more

"...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...." Read more

"...The MAC2400 is a good compressor, providing enough air for my applications...." Read more

"...The compressor is quiet and fills rather fast. It holds air very well and refills so quiet you really don’t even notice it...." Read more

49 customers mention43 positive6 negative

Customers like the size of the air compressor. They say it's compact and efficient, and fits their needs exactly. Some mention that it'll be hard to carry, but manageable by a fit person. The gauges are large and easy to read, and the piston size is huge.

"...The size of the unit is around 2' x 2; x 2'. Nice size. If you have to move around a lot, this is not the tool for you...." Read more

"...The couplers are quick-connect and come already installed. The gauges are large and easy to read right on the front of the panel, and all the most..." Read more

"...The size is just about perfect, too...easy to build a rolling cart for, complete with hose storage...." Read more

"...one handed lifting and moving do-able, but it is small enough to easily fit into the bucket of a tractor...." Read more

195 customers mention68 positive127 negative

Customers are mixed about the portability of the air compressor. Some mention that it's relatively light, and well balanced for carrying. Others say that it is fairly heavy and not to be toted easily.

"...This compressor is fairly heavy...." Read more

"...The gauges are easy to read, the unit is well balanced with the handle, low vibration, it has rubber feet to prevent marring and reduce vibration...." Read more

"...Holds air like it is supposed to. Is it heavy? Yes it is heavy. Is it loud? No. It is more quiet than the little compressor it replaced...." Read more

"...complain about the weight (80lbs) being a con, it is a heavy compressor for its class (twin hotdog) but I believe that the oil lubricated, cast iron..." Read more

Excellent Air Compressor. Great Quality.
5 Stars
Excellent Air Compressor. Great Quality.
This is definitely one of my most favorite items I've purchased from Amazon.Excellent air compressor. Well constructed, good workmanship, quality parts, smooth running, and it even looks great, with a quality paint job. Plus it's much quieter than the "Task Force" 5 gallon compressor that I replaced. And the performance of this Makita puts that 5 gallon "Task Force" compressor to shame.It easily runs every air tool I've hooked up to it...nail gun, staple gun, paint sprayer, etc. Also, in the questions section for this compressor, there have been some nebulous answers as to whether this compressor will run an impact wrench without difficulty. I can assure you that this compressor can run a 1/2 inch impact wrench with no difficulty.This compressor is fairly heavy. As you can see from the pictures I've included, I mounted it to a cart that I purchased from Lowes, so now I never have to lift it again.The cart came with 4 inch polyurethane wheels, but the wheels had no brakes. So I replaced them with a set of 5 inch polyurethane wheels with brakes. (I put the 4 inch wheels on my Rubbermaid mop bucket...much better than the wheels it came with).The compressor would have probably stayed firmly planted on the cart due to the compressor's weight, but I preferred to bolt it to the cart.The compressor has four rubber feet bolted to the frame, so bolting the compressor to a cart is simply a matter of drilling four holes in the proper place on the cart, remove the bolts from the rubber feet on the bottom of the compressor, then set the compressor on the cart, then run bolts through the holes in the cart, through the rubber feet, and then tighten the bolts into the frame of the compressor.The rubber feet that come with the compressor would probably be very good at cushioning any vibration from the compressor to the cart, but as long as I had them off I decided to replace them with a set of very high quality sorbothane anti-vibration pads ($30 for a set of four 2" x 2" pads). I drilled a hole in the middle of each pad then bolted the compressor and pads onto my cart.I put the rubber feet that came with the compressor on the bottom of the large case of my home-made computer. Perfect fit and better than the feet that came on the computer case.As you can see, I also bolted a retractable air hose reel onto my cart with 50 feet of good quality rubber air hose.I also put an air/water separator onto the air hose that does a very nice job of removing water from the line before the air enters whatever air tool I have attached.A push-valve on the separator allows you to drain any drops of water that it might collect with just the push of a finger.One more thing. The compressor comes with one small bottle of compressor oil. The compressor will take the entire contents of that bottle to get the oil level to the full mark on the oil sight glass.I filled the compressor with the included oil and then ran the compressor for the required break-in period specified in the owner's manual. After that break-in period, I immediately changed the oil.I used high quality Royal Purple synthetic compressor oil when I changed the oil, and the compressor runs even quieter with the Royal Purple synthetic then it did with the oil that was included with the compressor.I hope this review is helpful for anyone looking for a very decent air compressor, as well as giving some helpful suggestions for mounting the compressor to a cart.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Air Compressor. Great Quality.
Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2017
This is definitely one of my most favorite items I've purchased from Amazon.
Excellent air compressor. Well constructed, good workmanship, quality parts, smooth running, and it even looks great, with a quality paint job. Plus it's much quieter than the "Task Force" 5 gallon compressor that I replaced. And the performance of this Makita puts that 5 gallon "Task Force" compressor to shame.

It easily runs every air tool I've hooked up to it...nail gun, staple gun, paint sprayer, etc. Also, in the questions section for this compressor, there have been some nebulous answers as to whether this compressor will run an impact wrench without difficulty. I can assure you that this compressor can run a 1/2 inch impact wrench with no difficulty.

This compressor is fairly heavy. As you can see from the pictures I've included, I mounted it to a cart that I purchased from Lowes, so now I never have to lift it again.

The cart came with 4 inch polyurethane wheels, but the wheels had no brakes. So I replaced them with a set of 5 inch polyurethane wheels with brakes. (I put the 4 inch wheels on my Rubbermaid mop bucket...much better than the wheels it came with).

The compressor would have probably stayed firmly planted on the cart due to the compressor's weight, but I preferred to bolt it to the cart.
The compressor has four rubber feet bolted to the frame, so bolting the compressor to a cart is simply a matter of drilling four holes in the proper place on the cart, remove the bolts from the rubber feet on the bottom of the compressor, then set the compressor on the cart, then run bolts through the holes in the cart, through the rubber feet, and then tighten the bolts into the frame of the compressor.

The rubber feet that come with the compressor would probably be very good at cushioning any vibration from the compressor to the cart, but as long as I had them off I decided to replace them with a set of very high quality sorbothane anti-vibration pads ($30 for a set of four 2" x 2" pads). I drilled a hole in the middle of each pad then bolted the compressor and pads onto my cart.
I put the rubber feet that came with the compressor on the bottom of the large case of my home-made computer. Perfect fit and better than the feet that came on the computer case.

As you can see, I also bolted a retractable air hose reel onto my cart with 50 feet of good quality rubber air hose.
I also put an air/water separator onto the air hose that does a very nice job of removing water from the line before the air enters whatever air tool I have attached.
A push-valve on the separator allows you to drain any drops of water that it might collect with just the push of a finger.

One more thing. The compressor comes with one small bottle of compressor oil. The compressor will take the entire contents of that bottle to get the oil level to the full mark on the oil sight glass.
I filled the compressor with the included oil and then ran the compressor for the required break-in period specified in the owner's manual. After that break-in period, I immediately changed the oil.
I used high quality Royal Purple synthetic compressor oil when I changed the oil, and the compressor runs even quieter with the Royal Purple synthetic then it did with the oil that was included with the compressor.

I hope this review is helpful for anyone looking for a very decent air compressor, as well as giving some helpful suggestions for mounting the compressor to a cart.
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