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A. MAC2400

The Makita U.S.A. MAC2400 is Makita U.S.A.'s 2.5 HP* Big Bore Air Compressor, listed with a tank of 4.2 gal. and a maximum pressure of 130 PSI. Every figure on this page is Makita U.S.A.'s own and links to where Makita U.S.A. published it.

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MAC2400 specifications published by Makita U.S.A. (6)
Horsepower
2-1/2 HPMakita USA - Product Details - MAC2400
Tank
4.2 gal.Makita USA - Product Details - MAC2400
Maximum pressure
130 PSIMakita USA - Product Details - MAC2400
Air delivery
Performance (90 PSI) : 4.2 CFMMakita USA - Product Details - MAC2400
Included
(2) 1/4" Universal Quick Coupler, Male (447013-E); (1) Air Compressor Oil (181122-A)Makita USA - Product Details - MAC2400
Weight
77 lbs.Makita USA - Product Details - MAC2400

Makita U.S.A.'s figures for the MAC2400, read on 2026-09-28. Makita U.S.A. may have revised them since; the current specification and manual are on its site.

The MAC2400 manual

Makita U.S.A. publishes Makita U.S.A.'s owner's manual for the MAC2400 (PDF) and the parts list or diagram (PDF) on its own site. Setup, capacities and safety requirements for the MAC2400 are in the manual; it is the document to read before buying.

From the MAC2400 manual and Makita U.S.A.'s product page (4)
Pump type
Oil-LubricatedMakita USA - Product Details - MAC2400
Oil change interval
Every 300 hours or 3 months, whichever comes firstMakita U.S.A. MAC2400 owner's manual
Oil viscosity
1°C TO 26°C (33.8°F - 78.8°F) SAE 20W ISO 68; ABOVE 27°C (80.6°F) SAE 30W ISO 100Makita U.S.A. MAC2400 owner's manual
Drain valve
The drain valve is located at the bottom of the air tank and is used to drain condensation at the end of each useMakita U.S.A. MAC2400 owner's manual

Each row is our short reading of a passage on Makita U.S.A.'s pages, linked to where it appears.

What owners report about the MAC2400

A summary of 18 first-person reports from owners of the Makita U.S.A. MAC2400, counted at 2 places: Garage Journal (9, 2015–2022); Sawmill Creek (9, 2007–2022). Each theme below appears in at least 3 of the 18. This is what owners of the MAC2400 wrote, not a finding of ours: Taikra has not used the tool.

  • Owners like: Quiet for an oiled compressor (10 of 18 reports)
  • Owners raise: Small tank runs short for air-hungry tools (impact, die grinder, plasma cutter) (3 of 18 reports)

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MAC2400: questions answered from Makita U.S.A.'s specification

How powerful is the Makita U.S.A. MAC2400?

Makita U.S.A. rates the MAC2400 at 2-1/2 HP.

Source: Makita USA - Product Details - MAC2400

How big is the tank on the Makita U.S.A. MAC2400?

Makita U.S.A. lists the MAC2400 tank as 4.2 gal.

Source: Makita USA - Product Details - MAC2400

How much air does the Makita U.S.A. MAC2400 deliver?

Makita U.S.A. lists air delivery for the MAC2400 as: Performance (90 PSI) : 4.2 CFM.

Source: Makita USA - Product Details - MAC2400

How much does the Makita U.S.A. MAC2400 weigh?

The Makita U.S.A. MAC2400 weighs 77 lbs., by Makita U.S.A.'s figure.

Source: Makita USA - Product Details - MAC2400

What comes with the Makita U.S.A. MAC2400?

Makita U.S.A. lists included for the MAC2400 as: (2) 1/4" Universal Quick Coupler, Male (447013-E); (1) Air Compressor Oil (181122-A).

Source: Makita USA - Product Details - MAC2400

Where is the manual for the Makita U.S.A. MAC2400?

Makita U.S.A. publishes the MAC2400 manual on its own site; the link is under "The manual" on this page.

Source: Makita USA - Product Details - MAC2400

What does Makita U.S.A. say about pump type on the MAC2400?

Per Makita U.S.A.'s own pages for the MAC2400: Oil-Lubricated.

Source: Makita USA - Product Details - MAC2400

What does Makita U.S.A. say about oil change interval on the MAC2400?

Per Makita U.S.A.'s own pages for the MAC2400: Every 300 hours or 3 months, whichever comes first.

Source: Makita U.S.A. MAC2400 owner's manual

What does Makita U.S.A. say about oil viscosity on the MAC2400?

Per Makita U.S.A.'s own pages for the MAC2400: 1°C TO 26°C (33.8°F - 78.8°F) SAE 20W ISO 68; ABOVE 27°C (80.6°F) SAE 30W ISO 100.

Source: Makita U.S.A. MAC2400 owner's manual

What does Makita U.S.A. say about drain valve on the MAC2400?

Per Makita U.S.A.'s own pages for the MAC2400: The drain valve is located at the bottom of the air tank and is used to drain condensation at the end of each use.

Source: Makita U.S.A. MAC2400 owner's manual

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Sources

  1. Makita USA - Product Details - MAC2400 — Makita U.S.A.
  2. Makita U.S.A. MAC2400 owner's manual — Makita U.S.A.
  3. Owner reports: Garage Journal (thread 1 of 15) — Garage Journal
  4. Owner reports: Garage Journal (thread 2 of 15) — Garage Journal
  5. Owner reports: Garage Journal (thread 3 of 15) — Garage Journal
  6. Owner reports: Garage Journal (thread 4 of 15) — Garage Journal
  7. Owner reports: Garage Journal (thread 5 of 15) — Garage Journal
  8. Owner reports: Garage Journal (thread 6 of 15) — Garage Journal
  9. Owner reports: Garage Journal (thread 7 of 15) — Garage Journal
  10. Owner reports: Garage Journal (thread 8 of 15) — Garage Journal
  11. Owner reports: Garage Journal (thread 9 of 15) — Garage Journal
  12. Owner reports: Garage Journal (thread 10 of 15) — Garage Journal
  13. Owner reports: Garage Journal (thread 11 of 15) — Garage Journal
  14. Owner reports: Garage Journal (thread 12 of 15) — Garage Journal
  15. Owner reports: Garage Journal (thread 13 of 15) — Garage Journal
  16. Owner reports: Garage Journal (thread 14 of 15) — Garage Journal
  17. Owner reports: Garage Journal (thread 15 of 15) — Garage Journal
  18. Owner reports: Sawmill Creek (thread 1 of 14) — Sawmill Creek
  19. Owner reports: Sawmill Creek (thread 2 of 14) — Sawmill Creek
  20. Owner reports: Sawmill Creek (thread 3 of 14) — Sawmill Creek
  21. Owner reports: Sawmill Creek (thread 4 of 14) — Sawmill Creek
  22. Owner reports: Sawmill Creek (thread 5 of 14) — Sawmill Creek
  23. Owner reports: Sawmill Creek (thread 6 of 14) — Sawmill Creek
  24. Owner reports: Sawmill Creek (thread 7 of 14) — Sawmill Creek
  25. Owner reports: Sawmill Creek (thread 8 of 14) — Sawmill Creek
  26. Owner reports: Sawmill Creek (thread 9 of 14) — Sawmill Creek
  27. Owner reports: Sawmill Creek (thread 10 of 14) — Sawmill Creek
  28. Owner reports: Sawmill Creek (thread 11 of 14) — Sawmill Creek
  29. Owner reports: Sawmill Creek (thread 12 of 14) — Sawmill Creek
  30. Owner reports: Sawmill Creek (thread 13 of 14) — Sawmill Creek
  31. Owner reports: Sawmill Creek (thread 14 of 14) — Sawmill Creek