Makita MAC5200 Big Bore 3.0 HP Air Compressor

I needed a compressor for my small workshop for air tools, nailers, blowoff, tire inflation and spray painting. I've had oil-less compressors in the past and although I liked their lower prices, I absolutely hated the terrible, high pitched screams they emitted when running. My Makita MAC5200 Big Bore 3.0 HP Air Compressor came with what appear to be some fairly heavy-duty and solid rubber wheels.

Makita MAC5200 Review – Features Of The Big Bore Compressor That Are Worth Mentioning.

After looking around, I settled on a Makita. I decided that the MAC700 was too small for my needs. Then it struck me that for only $25 more, I could get the Makita MAC5200 Big Bore 3.0 HP Air Compressor, which came with more air, wheels and storage for hose and other bits.  After beating my head against the wall in deliberation, in the end, I elected to step up to the MAC5200 over it's little brother, the MAC2400. I bought it because I needed a compressor with a higher CFM output than the little Ridgid one I already have.