Current price
$504 current U.S. exact-model reference
Refresh due soonDirect source1 evidence itemExclude nailer bundles and check oil, folded handle, wheel and coupler contents on delivery. Confirm live checkout pricing and package before paying.
Makita · MAC5200
Big Bore 5.2-Gallon Wheeled
An oil-lubricated 5.2-gallon wheeled compressor delivering 6.5 CFM at 90 PSI with a 3 HP low-speed Big Bore pumpMarket statusCurrent 6.5-CFM wheeled electric jobsite unitChecked Aug 18
Reference price$504 current U.S. exact-model referenceHome Depot exact MAC5200 compressor-only listing
Product cyclecurrentRelease history under review
EvidenceWell supported5 publishers · 2 independent
Next full checkAug 25, 2026Price checks run sooner
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Ready to buy
Confirm the exact compressor, power and air path
The retained reference is $504 current U.S. exact-model reference. Exclude nailer bundles and check oil, folded handle, wheel and coupler contents on delivery. Quote compatible hose, plugs, couplers, filter or dryer, tool demand and safe power or outdoor-fuel setup, then reproduce recovery and pressure at the tool inside the return window.
Buying stageMarket familiarity
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Current market
The facts that change the ownership choice
Each line carries its own check date because price, software, specifications, and product cycle do not age at the same speed.
QuestionCurrent answerFreshnessBasis
Market branch
High-flow 120 V wheeled construction
Checked 6 days agoOur synthesis2 evidence itemsExact purchase boundary
The 6.5-CFM rating leads this corded shortlist but the roughly 88-pound frame, 13.8-A motor, oil upkeep and five-gallon reserve still limit continuous air-hungry tools
Checked 6 days agoOur synthesis4 evidence itemsDelivered SCFM at pressure
Makita publishes 6.5 CFM at 90 PSI and 6.9 CFM at 40 PSI with a 140 PSI receiver maximum
Checked 6 days agoDirect source3 evidence itemsTank, recovery and duty cycle
The 5.2-gallon receiver has documented pump-up and recovery settings, but high delivered flow and thermal overload do not create a universal continuous-duty rating
Checked 6 days agoOur synthesis2 evidence itemsMotor, starting power or fuel
The 120 V motor is listed around 13.8 A; cold oil, long cords, other loads and marginal voltage can prevent reliable start and require the manual's branch conditions
Checked 6 days agoDirect source2 evidence itemsNoise and test basis
Independent owner testing emphasizes a pronounced oil-lube compressor sound, while the retained official source does not provide a cross-brand test protocol; no numeric sound claim is defended
Checked 6 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence itemsPortability and weight
At roughly 88 pounds it uses wheels and a folding handle; steps, loose ground, loading and vehicle tie-down remain important
Checked 6 days agoDirect source3 evidence itemsRegulator, gauges and outlets
A regulated manifold and gauges feed quick-connect hose while on-board storage does not change pressure loss or tool compatibility
Checked 6 days agoDirect source2 evidence itemsMoisture, oil and drain
Check and change pump oil, drain receiver condensate under the manual procedure and add water or oil separation where the process requires clean air
Checked 6 days agoOur synthesis2 evidence itemsHose, coupler and tool-demand match
Compare combined tool SCFM at pressure, duty pattern and hose loss against 6.5 CFM and recovery; the unit may run intermittent framing crews but is not guaranteed for any continuous sander, grinder or spray gun
Checked 6 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence itemsElectrical, pressure and service boundary
Grounded adequately sized power, hot-pump and moving-part protection, correct oil, relief integrity, pressure-rated hose, ventilation and bleed-down apply. Makita parts and service do not guarantee uptime or outcomes
Checked 6 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence itemsPerformance and outcome boundary
No horsepower, maximum-pressure, delivered-SCFM, tank, recovery, duty-cycle, sound, tool-count, motor, engine or service statement and no editorial or owner report guarantees universal tool performance, continuous duty, workplace sound, starting, fuel safety, reliability, uptime, finish, productivity or a job outcome in a different circuit, environment, hose system, tool, cadence, maintenance state or operator setup.
Checked 6 days agoOur synthesis4 evidence itemsCurrent verdict
The high-flow 120 V Makita
Checked 6 days agoOur synthesis9 evidence itemsMAC5200 fits crews that need the most delivered flow in this corded portable set and can roll, power and maintain an oil-lubricated machine.
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Other paths
The alternatives change what the Big Bore 5.2-Gallon Wheeled is worth
These are not generic competitors. Each one represents a different way to buy into the same market.
01lower upfront
Metabo HPT
THE TANK 8-Gallon Trolley
$429 current U.S. exact-model reference- Best fit
- High-output corded framing and roofing
- Tradeoff
- The 5.0-CFM rating and stored 225-PSI air support burst-demand crews, but neither figure establishes continuous rotary-tool capacity or a universal number of nailers
02lower upfront
Makita
Big Bore 4.2-Gallon Twin Stack
$434 current U.S. exact-model reference- Best fit
- Rugged hand-carried framing and shop crossover
- Tradeoff
- Its four-plus CFM and roll cage add jobsite capacity, while 77-pound carry weight, oil service and circuit starting distinguish it from pancakes
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What changed
The product has a history
Older observations stay in the ledger when the current view changes. That lets a buyer tell the difference between an old complaint, an active issue, and a problem that was corrected.
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Exact current compressor, price and support retained
MAC5200 was checked against manufacturer identity, operating literature, support and parts, a current U.S. price, independent testing and bounded owner evidence.
Price record
The price history starts here
Each amount stays tied to its source and capture date. Conflicting prices remain visible until the seller resolves them.
- $504 current U.S. exact-model reference
Current reference priceA structured timeline will begin with the next source capture
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Owner experience
What repeats after the purchase
Owner and operator discussion repeatedly returns to wheel durability, folding handle, cold starting, oil and high-flow crew recovery rather than horsepower or maximum PSI alone.
These are self-reported experiences from different samples, circuits or fuel states, hoses, tools, rooms, climates, maintenance histories, work rates and skill levels. They identify checks to run and do not establish delivered flow, duty cycle, sound, safety, battery or fuel endurance, tank life, reliability, failure rates, service turnaround, productivity or job outcomes.SignalWhat owners reportOur readEvidence
wheel durability, folding handle, cold starting, oil and high-flow crew recovery
Owners discuss wheel durability, folding handle, cold starting, oil and high-flow crew recovery with mixed setups and outcomes.
Roll and load the actual unit, then log voltage, cut-in recovery and combined tool cadence before treating 6.5 CFM as the job answer.
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Sources
Why we believe the current view
The page separates what a source states directly from what we conclude across sources.
01Big Bore 5.2-Gallon Wheeled official product identityMakita · identity
Makita identifies exact model MAC5200 as an oil-lubricated 5.2-gallon wheeled compressor delivering 6.5 CFM at 90 PSI with a 3 HP low-speed Big Bore pump. Makita publishes 6.5 CFM at 90 PSI and 6.9 CFM at 40 PSI with a 140 PSI receiver maximum
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02MAC5200 current U.S. priceThe Home Depot · price
$504 current U.S. exact-model reference was retained for the exact current configuration. Exclude nailer bundles and check oil, folded handle, wheel and coupler contents on delivery
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03MAC5200 operating manualMakita · specification
The 5.2-gallon receiver has documented pump-up and recovery settings, but high delivered flow and thermal overload do not create a universal continuous-duty rating The 120 V motor is listed around 13.8 A; cold oil, long cords, other loads and marginal voltage can prevent reliable start and require the manual's branch conditions A regulated manifold and gauges feed quick-connect hose while on-board storage does not change pressure loss or tool compatibility Check and change pump oil, drain receiver condensate under the manual procedure and add water or oil separation where the process requires clean air
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04MAC5200 manufacturer support and serviceMakita · specification
Grounded adequately sized power, hot-pump and moving-part protection, correct oil, relief integrity, pressure-rated hose, ventilation and bleed-down apply. Makita parts and service do not guarantee uptime or outcomes Support eligibility, warranty terms and turnaround remain exact-model, serial, seller and region dependent.
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05MAC5200 parts routeMakita · specification
The manufacturer retains a parts or service-parts route for MAC5200; live availability, substitutions, tank eligibility, labor and repair economics must be confirmed before relying on it.
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06Makita MAC5200 transport and jobsite testPower Tool Buzz · specification
Independent editorial or trade testing places MAC5200 in a bounded configuration and work pattern. Independent owner testing emphasizes a pronounced oil-lube compressor sound, while the retained official source does not provide a cross-brand test protocol; no numeric sound claim is defended The result cannot be generalized to another sample, room, circuit, hose, tool, cadence, temperature or operator.
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07MAC5200 current owner discussionsCompressor owners and operators · consensus
Self-selected owners discuss wheel durability, folding handle, cold starting, oil and high-flow crew recovery. Reports vary by sample, circuit or fuel, hose, tool, maintenance, climate, room and workload and do not establish a performance, sound, safety, failure or reliability rate.
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08THE TANK 8-Gallon Trolley comparison alternativeMetabo HPT · alternative
THE TANK 8-Gallon Trolley represents the high-output corded framing and roofing branch at $429 current U.S. exact-model reference.
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09Big Bore 4.2-Gallon Twin Stack comparison alternativeMakita · alternative
Big Bore 4.2-Gallon Twin Stack represents the rugged hand-carried framing and shop crossover branch at $434 current U.S. exact-model reference.
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- manufacturer
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Manufacturer identity, exact manuals, support, parts or service routes, a current U.S. exact-model price, independent editorial or trade testing and bounded owner/operator discussion were checked on August 18, 2026. This desk covers complete, currently supported portable reciprocating jobsite and shop air-compressor systems with a receiver, motor or engine, controls and outlet. It excludes tire inflators, bare pumps, tank-only products, stationary vertical receivers, unsupported marketplace models, compressor accessories and industrial rotary-screw plants. Delivered SCFM must remain paired with pressure; tank volume, cut-in, cut-out, recovery, duty cycle, motor starting, fuel and outdoor ventilation, sound-test basis, weight, regulator, outlets, condensate, hose, couplers and exact tool demand remain configuration and condition dependent. Gasoline units are outdoor-only because carbon monoxide, fuel and hot-exhaust hazards cannot be ventilated away inside a building. No specification, test or owner report guarantees tool performance, continuous duty, sound at a listener, reliability, service time, safety or a job outcome. Confirm the exact nameplate, manual, circuit or outdoor engine setup, ASME status where required, hose and fitting pressure, tool literature, seller, warranty and return rights before use.
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