Makita MAC700 Big Bore 2.0 HP Air Compressor
Makita's 2.0 HP Air Compressor is equipped with Makita's Big Bore engineered pump cylinder and piston for higher output, less noise and improved job site performance. The MAC700 delivers industrial power and results with improved durability under tough job site conditions..c26-caption {font-family: Verdana, Helvetica neue, Arial, serif;font-size: 10px;font-weight: bold;font-style: italic;}.c26-matrix1a {font-family: Verdana, Helvetica neue, Arial, serif;font-size: 10px;background-color: #bcbec0;}.c26-matrix1b {font-family: Verdana, Helvetica neue, Arial, serif;font-size: 10px;background-color: #a7a9ac;}.c26-matrix1h {font-family: Verdana, Helvetica neue, Arial, serif;font-size: 11px;font-weight: bold;color: #ffffff;background-color: #008b97;text-align: center;}img.c26-border {border:1px black solid;}a.nodecoration {text-decoration: none}View largerMAC700 FeaturesPERFORMANCE - Low noise, low AMP draw in high outputDURABILITY - Runs at a lower RPM (1,720) resulting in greater motor and pump…
after visual inspection from the fedex drop off at my house, box was in good condition as was the unit. no scrapes dings or breakage. i have not seen the earlier units that some reviewers say had the shroud cracked, but the plastic shrouding is substantially thick and appears to be made of a softer type plastic of some combination of pvc and resins and flexes quite well. i don't know if it has been changed, but if it is cracked the unit had to have been handled very poorly by the shipping company. i filled with oil to the red mark on the inspection window, opened the drain valve and ran unit for 25 mins. i let it cool for a bit then started the compressor, closed drain valve and let pressure build up in 10 lb increments before opening the valve to purge air. after 10 mins of this building up to the cut out point, i turned unit off and changed the oil. this is good practice when breaking in a cast iron, oil filled compressor. the pressure build in increments helps seat the rings after its been through the standard break in period. this is one of the most important phases of a compressor for longgevity. along with a quality oil. at this time i added 2" wheels to the switch side of the legs and compressor rubber dampening pads to the other. not only does it make it a total of 3" taller to grip the handle, but very easy to roll around quickly. think of it rolling sideways. this was needed due to the tank ends would drag on the ground if not. i have modified a older 6 gallon…