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product_id: 13762456
title: "Makita AC001 Compact Air Compressor"
brand: "makita"
price: "A$660"
currency: AUD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Makita"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/13762456-makita-ac001-compact-air-compressor
store_origin: AU
region: Australia
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# 0.17 hp max power 125 psi max pressure 23.1 lbs lightweight portability Makita AC001 Compact Air Compressor

**Brand:** makita
**Price:** A$660
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Compact power, quiet confidence — your go-to compressor for every project!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Makita AC001 Compact Air Compressor by makita
- **How much does it cost?** A$660 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/13762456-makita-ac001-compact-air-compressor)

## Best For

- makita enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted makita brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Built to Last:** Roll cage protection and cast iron pump ensure durability for demanding job site conditions.
- • **Energy-Smart Design:** Low AMP draw prevents breaker trips, so you stay productive without interruptions.
- • **Powerful yet Portable:** Compact 1/6 HP motor delivers robust 125 PSI performance without weighing you down.
- • **Effortless Maintenance:** Lever-handle ball valve tank drain makes upkeep quick and hassle-free.
- • **Whisper-Quiet Operation:** At just 79 dB, work comfortably indoors or on-site without noise distractions.

## Overview

The Makita AC001 Compact Air Compressor combines a lightweight 23.1 lb design with a powerful 0.17 HP motor delivering up to 125 PSI. Engineered for quiet operation at 79 dB and low AMP draw, it’s perfect for professionals needing portable, reliable air power for finish work, tire inflation, and small air tool applications. Its durable roll cage and easy-maintenance features make it a trusted choice for job sites and home workshops alike.

## Description

Compressors are workhorse tools on the job site, and Makita compressors are contractor favorites for their faster recovery time, lower noise, longer tool life, and consistent job site performance. Cast iron pump with Big Bore cylinder and piston is engineered to provide durability and faster recovery time for improved performance. Includes a 1/4" Universal Quick Coupler, Male (447013-E). Perfect for finish work by Pros and around the home. Cut in pressure is 95 psi. Performance at 40 psi is 0.58 cfm and 90 psi is 0.45 cfm. Note-compressor is not supplying enough air to operate accessories is due to prolonged excessive use of air can be corrected by decreasing amount of air usage or due to compressor is not large enough for air requirement can be corrected by checking the accessory air requirement. If it is higher than the scfm or pressure supplied by your air compressor, you need a larger compressor or due to air leaks can be corrected by tightening fittings

Review: Small compressor great for many small applications- excellent build and price - This is an excellent unit FOR CERTAIN INTENDED USES. It’s very light, very compact, very well built, and the quietest compressor I’ve ever had. Best of all, it doesn’t require much current at all to start and run full cycle- meaning it can be used at any plug, and doesn’t mind being used at the end of long extension cords. I bought it for portable use around the home and shop, applications where carrying this is easier than dragging hundreds of feet of hose around from a stationary compressor. Applications this will be god for: -small blowgun jobs, cleaning small parts or clearing dust from small areas - bikes, balls, sports equipment -filling automotive, light truck, ATV, lawn equipment tires -air powered finish/trim nailers The tank is just a gallon and the CFM of the tiny compressor isn’t much. As long as you aren’t making unrealistic expectations of this compressor, it will be handy for many, many uses home and shop alike.
Review: Quiet and its built well! - Great little air compressor. If you're a hobbyist and you work in your garage. Super quiet, which makes it fantastic and just enough air, to work on your projects that need air. Highly recommend, well built.

## Features

- Powerful 1/6 maximum horsepower induction motor provides up to 125 PSI
- Lightweight design (23.1 lbs.) for increased job site portability
- Low noise for operator comfort; ideal for indoor use
- Low AMP draw reduces incidents of tripped breakers at start-up. Lever-handle ball valve tank drain improves easier maintenance and air tank release
- Roll cage construction for extra protection of pump and motor assembly

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00SCSBPQA |
| Additional Features | Lightweight |
| Air Flow Capacity | 0.58 cfm |
| Best Sellers Rank | #357,455 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #323 in Portable Air Compressors |
| Brand | Makita |
| Brand Name | Makita |
| Capacity | 27.1 pounds |
| Color | Factory |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 382 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00088381640190 |
| Included Components | Makita - Compact Air Compressor (AC001) |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 14"L x 15"W x 15"H |
| Item Type Name | Tools |
| Item Weight | 23.1 pounds |
| Manufacturer | Makita |
| Manufacturer Part Number | AC001 |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty. See Owner's Manual for Details. |
| Maximum Horsepower | 0.17 hp |
| Maximum Power | 0.17 hp |
| Maximum Pressure | 125 psi |
| Model Name | AC001 |
| Model Number | AC001 |
| Noise | 79 db |
| Noise Level | 79 db |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Power Source | Hand Powered |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Cutting, Grinding, Spraying |
| Special Feature | Lightweight |
| Style | Portable |
| Tank Volume | 1.2 gallons |
| UPC | 088381640190 784497324787 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Voltage | 12 volts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Makita
- **Noise Level:** 79 Decibels
- **Power Source:** Hand Powered
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Cutting, Grinding, Spraying
- **Voltage:** 12 Volts

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Oil lubricated?  We should not need to ask this! :-(**
A: No is don't need oil    This compressor  not reliable  it will break vary fast    My first one breaks after year,  I bought another one and it brakes after one month    I bought it because it's quiet and lightweight  but if it's  breaks  it's no use for it

**Q: What's the cfm?**
A: Depending on your altitude at best it's about .50 CFM. This is is a very light duty compressor. http://www.makita.ca/data/upload/owners_manuals/AC001%20-%20EN_owner_English.pdf We happen to be at 5280 PLUS so it is only used in light repair work for quick in and out of a job.But also very light weight and fairly quiet. Which is why we also have the MAC700 and the AC310. You can not try and make the wrong tool do a job right

**Q: batterys required??????**
A: This is an electric compressor which works exceptionally  well , NO Batteries are required

**Q: Can i use it for a nailer?**
A: Framing, roofing? No.
Little trim nailer, brad nailer, just one at a time with that 1/2 cfm rating it has.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Small compressor great for many small applications- excellent build and price
*by J***H on December 17, 2018*

This is an excellent unit FOR CERTAIN INTENDED USES. It’s very light, very compact, very well built, and the quietest compressor I’ve ever had. Best of all, it doesn’t require much current at all to start and run full cycle- meaning it can be used at any plug, and doesn’t mind being used at the end of long extension cords. I bought it for portable use around the home and shop, applications where carrying this is easier than dragging hundreds of feet of hose around from a stationary compressor. Applications this will be god for: -small blowgun jobs, cleaning small parts or clearing dust from small areas - bikes, balls, sports equipment -filling automotive, light truck, ATV, lawn equipment tires -air powered finish/trim nailers The tank is just a gallon and the CFM of the tiny compressor isn’t much. As long as you aren’t making unrealistic expectations of this compressor, it will be handy for many, many uses home and shop alike.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quiet and its built well!
*by A***R on November 4, 2025*

Great little air compressor. If you're a hobbyist and you work in your garage. Super quiet, which makes it fantastic and just enough air, to work on your projects that need air. Highly recommend, well built.

### ⭐⭐ Doesnt blow air for more than a minute.
*by A***Y on July 18, 2021*

This compressor will not blow air for longer than a minute. Cannot even pump a floatie in a timely manner.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Makita AC001 Compact Air Compressor
- Amflo 12-25E 1/4" x 25' Poly Air Hose
- Accessory Kit, 17 Piece Compressor Inflation Kit, with Blow Gun, Air Chucks, & Inflation Needles (Campbell Hausfeld MP284701AV)

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*Last updated: 2026-08-22*