Specifications

• Horsepower: 2
• Amps: 15
• Speed: 3,450 rpm
• Air displacement: 8.
• Recovery time: 14 seconds

Warranty
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Product Description
Hitachi EC12 15 Amp 3450RPM, 8.
found in EC12's reviews:
Hitachi's Dependable Compressor - I chose the Hitachi three years ago because it has a fine compressor and motor, solid construction, and overall good design. Despite this one flaw I would still by another Hitachi in a heart beat. The Hitachi is not only reliable, but, unlike many compressors, it truly works on 15 amps.
Horrible warranty service from Hitachi and Amazon - We sent the Ec 12 in for repair after only six months of use, on April 12. They still have not repaired or returned the compressor. Hitachi rep for the NW said that is the best they can do.
A good little workhorse - Puts out enough air to keep two framing nailguns running at full speed.

I find that I am using the big shop compressor much less - it's just so easy to plug in the handy little Hitachi for everything. As the Hitachi uses an odd-sized thread for their gauges you have to either replace them with another (relatively expensive at $17 or so and weak plastic ) Hitachi gauge or replace the regulator and add a new gauge (costs a little more but most replacement regulators are better made than the original costs maybe $21 with a better gauge).
Good to go - The hitachi 2 horse protable compressor is light enough tocarry around the jobsite but heavy enough so it won't fall out theback of the truck. It delivers plenty of air for nailers air wrenchs and filling tires. I wouldn't use it for painting but it was about the same price as the Coleman compressors.
Good price and quality! - I did alot of checking on compressors and everyone really liked the hitachi.
Excellent Value - Compact & NOT too noisy! - I initially bought one of those oil-less 'Pancake' type compressors. It was so noisy and could not stay put because of vibration that I returned it the same day! The Hitachi unit was just $60 more and is a brilliant piece of engineering design (executed in Italy).
Hitachi quaility and plenty of air. - This machine is yet another good example of high quality Hitachi engineering. I firmly believe that Hitachi gets 4. We simply do not run out of air no matter how fast we are working with the Senco SFN40's. I suppose Hitachi (and most other brands) leaves these off so that they will have a competitive price.
Happy, but could be happier - I was given a high recommendation for Hitachi power tools by a construction veteran, so I purchased one. The compressor is still fairly new and seems to provide excellent power for framing guns, finishing nailers, and hoppers. However, I am not incredibly impressed with this compressors ability to start. I realize during the cold winter mornings (not too cold in the San Francisco bay area), that some compressors require an empty tank to kick over, but this is getting a little ridiculous.
Compressor great, regulator bad - 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). If Hitachi included a better regulator, they would have a 5 star product.
Shipping Problems - Didn't get to test the Hitachi. I opened the box and was rewared with a lot of little plastic pieces that once were the air filter assembly.
Affordable and hard working (residential construction) - Good airflow and not a power drain. While using one framing nailer no problems even while using the hitachi pneumatic stapler for fastening sheathing. Great air supply for the blower used for cleaning tools of sawdust.
Tremendous product, good value -

This becomes the third Hitachi tool product I have purchased, and the quality of their products continues to impress me.
Hitachi EC12 2-Horsepower Air Compressor - Nailing (framing and finishing) , small paint jobs with a cup gun or pressure pot, air chisle, air ratchet, air wrench, you name it.
EC12 Cold Start Problems - The Hitachi EC12 is a very solid contractor compressor.
A DECENT LIGHT DUTY UNIT - I've a professional woodworker for 20+ years and have owned several small compressors. The list price of $600+ is a joke but wouldn't be all that far out of line if it didn't come with the flaws in the controls that turn up eventually in all light duty compressors in the $200-$300 price range. Using a light duty unit like this to feed tools like air sanders or paint guns would fry even larger, inexpensive, medium duty compressors after a realtively short time.
Excellent Compressor - I have looked at quite a few compressors and 95% of them have something hanging out waiting to be sheared off if impacted. I think it would be fairly simple for them to tuck the regulator assembly between the tank and pump to avoid possible damage but few manufacturers do so I didn't take any stars away for that.