Makita Air Compressor – 2.5 HP

Description

Delivering 4.2 CFM at 90 PSI, the Makita 2.5HP Big Bore Compressor powers multiple framing nailers, coil roofing guns, and air ratchets with low operating heat. A commercial 2.5 HP induction motor powers an oil-lubricated Big Bore cast-iron pump producing 4.2 CFM at 90 PSI across a 4.2-gallon twin-stack tank up to 130 PSI. Framing crews run two framing guns with fast recovery. Operating at a low 1720 RPM, the pump draws 12.3 amps at 120V, running on standard 15A branch circuits.

Key Features of Makita MAC2400

Framing contractors and siding crews buy Makita 2.5HP Big Bore Compressors to run pneumatic nailers on residential building projects. Compare commercial portable twin-stack air compressor pricing to equip your carpentry crew with reliable jobsite air tools.

• Big Bore cast-iron cylinder delivers 4.2 CFM at 90 PSI, running cool at 1720 RPM for extended pump service life cleanly.
• Heavy-duty 2.5 HP electric motor features thermal overload reset protection and reliable 120V 1-phase operation cleanly.
• Industrial-grade oil-lubricated pump runs cooler and quieter at 79 dBA than high-speed screaming competitor units cleanly.
• Cast-iron cylinder is easily removable for low-cost shop rebuilds and maintenance after thousands of operating hours cleanly.
• Lever-handle ball valve tank drain purges accumulated water condensation quickly without requiring special hand tools cleanly.
• Dual brass quick-connect couplers allow two operators to run air hoses simultaneously off a single compressor cleanly.

Solid cast iron forms the Big Bore cylinder block and finned head, featuring a larger bore and stroke to compress more air on every stroke. Heavy-gauge certified steel forms the 4.2-gallon twin-stack horizontal tanks, finished in durable industrial teal powder coat. A complete roll-cage handle wraps around the motor, pressure switch, and brass manifold gauges to protect components from falling lumber. Sized for contractor trucks, the bare compressor weighs 77 lbs, measuring 20x18x18 inches.

Big Bore Dynamic Recovery Bench Limits

Flowmeter bench testing confirms delivered air output measures 4.2 CFM at 90 PSI and 4.8 CFM at 40 PSI, supporting two framing carpenters firing nailers at production speeds cleanly. Tank pump-up from zero to 130 PSI cut-out completes in 70 seconds, with recovery cycle time from 100-PSI cut-in to 130-PSI cut-out clocking at 18 seconds across the 4.2-gallon tanks. The low-RPM cast-iron pump runs at 1720 RPM, holding cylinder head temperatures below 160 degrees Fahrenheit during multi-hour testing runs.

Jobsite Framing Negative Selection Filter

The roll-cage handle balances the seventy-seven-pound tool comfortably during transport between jobsite trailers and buildings. Do not purchase this contractor twin-stack compressor for continuous sandblasting, high-volume automotive spray painting requiring over 10 CFM, or oil-free applications like medical air lines.

• Check crankcase oil levels daily through the sight glass before morning motor startups on active jobsites.
• Drain tank condensation petcocks daily after every workday to stop internal steel tank rust formation.
• Clean automotive-style air intake filter cartridges every forty operating hours using compressed air.

Factory Warranty Hardware Manifest

Makita covers this Big Bore air compressor with a 1-Year limited manufacturer warranty against pump casting defects, motor failures, and pressure switch circuitry. The factory shipment carton includes one MAC2400 2.5 HP compressor, synthetic compressor oil bottle, 1/4-inch brass quick coupler, and technical user manual.