Makita MP100DZ 12V max CXT® Lithium-Ion Cordless Inflator, Bare Tool Only

Awesome alternative to full air compressor. Have used for car, truck, trailer, mower, bike, etc. all with varied PSI without issue.

Great air pump, fills the tires on my family's vehicles quickly. You can set the desired pressure on the display, and the pump will cut off when the pressure is reached. Comes with two adapters stored in the base of the handle - one for inflatable mattresses and similar items, and the second for basketballs, volleyballs, etc. Uses one Makita 12 volt battery, which is great as I already have a Makita 12V drill and a 12V driver.There's also an 18V version of this pump, so make sure you buy the right one if you already have batteries. Highly recommend.

I've read the other reviews, with many being very critical of this compressor because it's only compatible with the 12V battery. Here's my perspective: This is not a compressor designed or intended for heavy-duty use. It is meant as a high-end portable compressor for use around the house. I was searching for one to replace a cheap-feeling but VERY reliable compressor I'd had for decades... and would still be using if a certain member of the family hadn't closed a truck door on the part that inserts into the vehicle's 12V socket! Anyway, I came across this unit (sold without battery). Expensive, compared to the type of compressor I'd been using.... but we love the Makita drill we bought last year (Makita FD09Z 12V max CXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 3/8" Driver-Drill) so I was drawn to the brand... and when I realized that this tool used the same size lithium-ion batteries as our drill.... and our drill had come with two of them... well, serendipity!I've used this Makita a few times now to familiarize myself with it. I love the feel of quality (which should be expected at this price point) and the cord-free operation. It's also very compact. I will use it to keep my car tires properly inflated. The only negative I can come up with is that if I set it at a certain PSI.... say, 32, it will actually inflate the tire to 31.5. Now, this is a very small difference - and can be compensated for (since it seems consistent) by simply setting the PSI a half pound higher than desired - it's no big deal. Just thought I'd mention it.I played around with it by deflating some tires so that they were about 5 pounds low - a kind of worse-case scenario if I've been bad about keeping up with them. I wanted to not only see how accurate the tool was, but find out how long I'd be holding that trigger until they were topped off. Took about 45 seconds... very acceptable (and far faster than the old compressor I'd been using).So, in summary: I believe the criticism of Makita for not making this compatible with the 18V batteries is unjustified. It's made for the many people like me - not intended for heavy-duty shop use - and, for its purpose, it's excellent.

The battery does not work with standard Makita tools plan on buying a separate battery.

Easy to use.

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This works great and very handy to have.

After researching a dozen different tire inflators, the Makita made the most sense for my needs. All too often I would go out on underinflated tires because it was a root canal to screw the fine threaded valve adapter onto the valve stem while wrestling the coiled hard plastic tube from the vehicle battery driven pump I owned. The HF inflator I used for this purpose quit after two years of intermittent operation and frequent blown fuses. Will never go back to that. The Makita may be a little too large for some to take on a motorcycle camping trip but it's almost worth it because it works so well. Set the pressure in bar or PSI, pull the trigger and hold until the preset pressure is reached after which the unit shuts off. Also lets you know the pressure when you connect using the over-center lever chuck which snaps onto the valve stem and stays there without damaging the stem thread. 12V battery is no problem. I bought the two cell pack and have yet to get past the 50% charge mark on a month's use for tire topup. I don't leave home without making sure my pressures are on the money. No surprise I'm enjoying increased safety and handling performance. Worth every penny.