I kinda bought this on a whim. We just got a travel trailer and I like to keep a portable air pump around just in case. I already have one in our Durango, its a 12 V model that hooks up to your car battery. The wires are plenty long for the car, but would be a stretch to make it to the wheels of our trailer. I always bring my Makita drill along, if for nothing else than to spin the stabilizer jacks up and down. I also bought the Makita cordless wet/dry vac that I keep in my shop and bring to clean up when camping. So I figured this would be another nice item to bring in case I need to air up the tires. I just got it and am quite impressed. I walked around the garage and filled some bike tires (Schrader and presta valve), the tires to my pressure washer, and even the tires to my 50 gallon shop air compressor. This is so much more convenient than even just unwrapping the hose from my shop compressor to fill tires.
Good Things: Light weight, fast, you can preset the target pressure you want to fill to, comes with Schrader valve, presta valve and needle valve attachments.
Bad things (and I don't really think any of these are bad, just things other reviews have complained about) Its fairly loud (like just about any other compressor), does not have a brushless motor (not sure I even care since this is not a constant duty tool like a drill, saw or impact driver), you have to hold the trigger on until the pump reaches target pressure, there is no trigger lock. On that last one I really don't see what the big deal is. I think this will only run for 5 minutes before it needs to take a break because it's not designed for constant duty. And if that really bothers you, I see other people just use a velcro tie wrap to keep the trigger on.
Since I just got this I can't comment on durability. But the build quality seems good. It filled my daughter's bicycle tires from 9 psi to 35 psi in about 30 seconds. I don't think this would be very good for inflating large items like air mattresses. I guess I can give that a try at some point. But for my use, this will be used a lot for topping things off that I normally ignore because it's just a pain in the butt to unroll my shop compressor hose. This just comes out to the car with you. If you already have other 18V Makita LXT tools this is a very nice add. Maybe a bit pricy, but my experience is mini air compressors are generally not cheap.
| Brand | Makita |
|---|---|
| Voltage | 18 Volts |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Tire Inflation |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Noise Level | 5 dB |
| Special Feature | PRESSURE DETECTION |
| Included Components | Tool Only (battery and charger not included);Presta valve adapter;Sports ball needle;Tapered adapter |
| Item Weight | 3 Pounds |
| Color | Teal |
| Product Dimensions | 12"L x 12"W x 12"H |
| Style | Inflator, Tool Only |
| Air Flow Capacity | 45 LPM |
| Model Name | Makita DMP180ZX 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Cordless Inflator, Tool Only |
| Manufacturer | Makita |
| Part Number | DMP180ZX |
| Item Weight | 3 pounds |
| Item model number | DMP180ZX |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Size | One Size |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Maximum Pressure | 120 Pound per Square Inch |
| Special Features | PRESSURE DETECTION |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | Yes |
| Warranty Description | 3-Year Limited Warranty |
