Editorial Review

One of Hitachi’s most popular nailers, and for good reason. It’s practically impossible to jam and fires a rapid three nails per second. At first gander, it appears heavy and unwieldy, but in hand, it’s amazingly well-balanced and comfortable, and Hitachi’s nailers are among the most reliable we’ve seen. It runs off air pressure of 70 to 120 psi, delivering plenty of "pow" even at the lower end. Hitachi recommends this model for floor and wall framing, truss build-up, window build-up, construction of subflooring and roof decking, wall sheathing, and mobile home and modular house construction. The accompanying EC12 compressor provides plenty of air pressure for any pneumatic nailer at 4 cubic feet per minute at 90 psi and a 14-second recovery time. The twin tanks are stacked, so it’s compact and portable, perfect for the job site at 60 pounds.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste ... Read more

Features

• 50 foot hose included
• Combo kit includes nailer, compressor, hose, fittings and oil
• Most dependable NR83A shoots 2- 3 1/4" full round head plastic collated fasteners
• 2 HP oil-bath stack tank compressor
• 14.5 amp compressor

Reviews (1)

Great
I have had this nailer and compressor for about a year and have gone through over 4 thousand nails.I have had no problems with the gun.The only problem encountered was with the compressor.It would not start up when connected to any extension cord.I would recommend this to anyone that wants a high quality nailer and compressor. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Air Tools    2. Combo Packs   

Editorial Review

Hitachi’s 2-horsepower compressor is one of the hardest-working units on the market. Plug it into any standard household outlet and get 4.1 cfm of free air at 90 psi--enough to easily run two tools at once. Because of its compact size and trim weight, it’s the perfect compressor for the home do-it-yourselfer, but taking into account its power and portability, contractors will love it, too. Minimum maintenance keeps this baby humming for years--all it wants is lubrication. The 2-horsepower, direct-drive motor runs at 14.5 amps, so you won’t find yourself blowing fuses or popping breakers. Hitachi’s known for workhorse tools, and this one is a prime example.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste ... Read more

Features

• Oil-lubricated design for a long life of service
• 2-horsepower direct-drive motor runs at 14.5 amps--won't overheat circuits
• Delivers 4.1 cfm of free air at 90 psi
• Vertically stacked twin tanks with 4 gallon total capacity
• Shutoff valve at line and auto reset

Reviews (23)

EC12 Cold Start Problems
The Hitachi EC12 is a very solid contractor compressor.However, like most units that fall in this category, it often has difficulty starting.Starting related issues stem from cold weather, voltage drop across an extension cord or the use of multiple tools.While these problems occur across the board among compressor manufacturers, there is a product that helps eliminate the issue.Called the Smart Start by Conrader it replaces the standard inlet filter of the compressor.Essentially, it delays compression and allows the motor to reach full speed before encountering a load.More information is available at www.conrader.com.

Compressor great, regulator bad
This compressor is a great value.It has a quality oil lubricated motor and is competitively priced with "oil-less" compressors of similar size and capacity.It works great with my various small air tools (palm nailer, impact wrench, etc).My only complaint:After a few hours of light use, the regulator dial became very hard to turn, and eventually stopped working altogether.I dismantled it and found that the dial threads had stripped.I replaced the regulator with an inexpensive AmFlo model purchased at Lowes, and am much happier with the new one -- easier to adjust, more precise, and more accurate.If Hitachi included a better regulator, they would have a 5 star product.

Bob, a home improvement enthusiast
I have owned this compressor for 3 years now and it continues to run flawlessly. I agree that the gauges are mounted in an area where they can be easily damaged but if you take care when using and transporting the compressor, you won't have any problems. Change the oil regularly and this beauty will last a very long tme. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Air Compressors    2. Oil-Lube Compressors    3. Stacked Tank    4. (Compresors)    5. (Compressers)   

Features

• 30-day satisfaction guarantee and one year warranty on parts and labor
• 14 amps
• 3.5 cfm @ 90 psi
• Oil-less pump
• 3.3-gallon tank

Reviews (3)

Nice compressor for the price
The EC10 arrived with the high pressure guage not working.One call to Hitachi support and a new guage arrived within days.15 Minutes later I had the new guage installed and working.Since then it has worked well for various applications including an impact wrench.I recommend it for low-medium volume tools.

More for Less
Light and somewhat quite, it suits my small shop needs just fine. An added bonus to this compresser is that it now has two hp instead of one and a-half and the purchase price is the same. Seems well built.

inexpensive, lightweight, good performance
I use this compressor with a brad nailer and it has all the capacity I need.It is light and easy to move, but is vulnerable to damage from bumps and rough treatment.A protective cage would be helpful if it is going to be transported a lot, but this would add to its weight and bulk.It is not excessively noisy, and is compact and easy to store when not in use.All this for a reasonable price. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Air Compressors    2. Oil-less Compressors    3. Pancake    4. (Compresors)    5. (Compressers)   

Features

• 5.5 hp Honda engine
• Twin 4 gallon tanks
• Cast iron pump
• Twin drain locks
• 30 day satisfaction guarantee and one year warranty on parts and labor

Subjects:  1. Air Compressors    2. Oil-Lube Compressors    3. Wheelbarrow    4. (Wheel Barrow)    5. (Compresors)    6. (Compressers)   

Features

• Large canister intake filter
• 1.5 HP industrial UL listed electric motor
• Cast iron pump with oil splash lubrication and ball bearing mounted crank shaft
• 10" cooling fly wheel, coupled with a shroud to direct air over compressor coils, allows continuous use without the threat of overheating
• Twin drain-cocks for easy tank drainage

Subjects:  1. Air Compressors    2. Oil-Lube Compressors    3. Wheelbarrow    4. (Wheel Barrow)    5. (Compresors)    6. (Compressers)   

Features

• 30-day satisfaction guarantee and one-year warranty on parts and labor
• 2.3 cubic feet per minute at 90 psi
• Direct-drive electric motor
• Line regulator with gauge
• 9 amp motor runs at 1,700 rpm, providing 4.1 cubic feet per minute of free air

Reviews (2)

HITACHI EC6C 1 - HP
THE BEST COMPRESSOR I EVER OWNED
PERFORM GREAT IT IS VERY QUITE
NONE STOP I USED IT FOR CABINET INSTALLATIONS TOP NOCH
IT GOT STOLLEN FROM ME AND I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIND ANOTHER OF ITS KIND SO CAN YOU PLEASE START MAKING THEM AGAIN
I ALSO WANT TO PURSHASE ONE

A great 1 horse compressor
I picked this one up at a garage sale for 50 bucks (brand new) I have had it for a year now in my shop and it performs beautifully.From cleaning my tools, inflating tires, and running my nail guns.Not too heavy to move.If you need a small compressor with a lot of power this is the one for you. ... Read more

Features

• 2.5 peak horsepower
• 4.4 cfm at 90 psi
• Direct drive motor
• Protective roll cage design
• Easy to grip drain cocks

Subjects:  1. Air Compressors    2. Oil-Lube Compressors    3. Stacked Tank    4. (Compresors)    5. (Compressers)    6. Two-Stage   

Features

• Belt-drive motor
• 15 amps
• 30-day satisfaction guarantee and one-year warranty on parts and labor

Reviews (1)

Rama Timmons
I bought this compressor about 2 months ago and have had nothing but trouble with it. The Hitachi compressor I got first was broken in shipping and did not work so I sent it back. The next compressor arrived and it to was broken in shipping, but I decided to keep it since it was still working. Now that I have used it for over a month I've decided that my Ten Year old Compressor from Montgomery Ward believe it or not works much better. The Hitachi compressor takes forever to get up to pressure and if you are sheating a roof or a floor it will not keep up with even one nail gun. Even framing walls with only one nail gun the compressor can not keep up I have to go back with a hammer and finish driving 50% of all the nails. Do not buy this compressor unless the only thing you plan on doing is making bird houses with it! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Air Compressors    2. Oil-Lube Compressors    3. Wheelbarrow    4. (Wheel Barrow)    5. (Compresors)    6. (Compressers)   

Features

• 30-day satisfaction guarantee and a limited one-year warranty on parts and labor
• 3.6 CFM at 90 PSI
• Line regulator with gauge
• 5.8 gallon tank handles a wide range of applications
• Exceptional air delivery

Reviews (1)

A GOOD LITTLE COMPRESSOR
THIS IS A GOOD COMPRESSOR FOR THE HOMEOWNER/DIY-ER WHO WANTS THE POWER TO RUN NAIL GUNS, BUT DOESN'T NEED THE SIZE REQUIRED BY A PRO. I HAVE USED MINE TO RUN A CONSTRUCTION NAILER (PORTER-CABLE FR-350), A COIL-ROOFING NAILER (BOSTICH), ALONG WITH OTHER TOOLS. THE 5.8 GALLON TANK MANAGED TO KEEP UP WITH ME AS LONG AS I DIDN'T RAPID-FIRE TOO MANY TIMES. A GOOD VALUE ESPECIALLY WHEN BUYING THE PACKAGE DEAL (COMPRESSOR,NAILER,HOSE). DOWN-SIDE: ITS AWKWARD TO CARRY, THE WHEELS DON'T ROLL VERY WELL ACROSS THE YARD, AND THE SINGLE FOOT DESIGN HAS A HABIT OF SINKING INTO THE DIRT. ( NONE OF WHICH MATTERS IF YOU LEAVE IT IN THE GARAGE AND ADD EXTRA AIRHOSE INSTEAD.) ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Air Compressors    2. Hot Dog Tank    3. Oil-Lube Compressors    4. (Compresors)    5. (Compressers)