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Metabo HPT EC2510E Gas Wheelbarrow review

EC2510EdB n/a
Illustration: gas wheelbarrow

An 8-gallon twin-tank gas wheelbarrow with a Honda GX engine, 9.3 CFM at 90 PSI and a 145 PSI cut-out. It's popular with framing crews.

Our rating: 3.9 / 5#2 in Gas poweredUpdated October 18, 2026By the Silent Air Compressor editors · How we pick

Check price on Amazon$600–$1,500

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Full specifications

Noise ratingNot published
Noise source—
CFM at 90 PSI9.3
CFM at 40 PSI—
Max PSI145
Tank8 gal
Horsepower5.5 HP
PumpOil-lubricated
Stages—
PowerGasoline
Duty cycle—
Weight—
Price band$600–$1,500 (checked October 18, 2026)

A dash means the manufacturer doesn't publish that figure. We never estimate one.

Our take

The EC2510E is a common sight on framing and roofing jobs before power is hooked up. A Honda GX engine drives an oil-lubricated pump for 9.3 CFM at 90 PSI, cycling between 116 and 145 PSI in twin 8-gallon tanks.

The Amazon listing gives 70 dB, but Metabo HPT doesn't confirm that figure and it is far below what a small gas engine produces, so we leave noise blank. Treat it as loud.

Weight listings range from 144 to 158 lb, so we don't quote a single number.

Pros

  • Honda GX engine
  • 145 PSI cut-out
  • Lowest price of the pro gas units we list

Cons

  • No confirmed noise rating (the Amazon listing's 70 dB is not credible for a gas engine)
  • Heavy

What it can run

With a 30% safety margin, 9.3 CFM at 90 PSI comfortably covers these tools from our list (nailers assumed at 30 shots a minute):

  • Ingersoll Rand 231C 1/2" Impact Wrench (4.2 CFM average)
  • Ingersoll Rand 2235TiMAX 1/2" Impact Wrench (6 CFM average)
  • Ingersoll Rand 2135QXPA 1/2" Impact Wrench (5 CFM average)
  • AEROPRO A398 1/2" Aluminum Impact Wrench (6.5 CFM average)
  • Metabo HPT NT50AE2 18-Gauge Brad Nailer (0.025 cu ft per shot)
  • Metabo HPT NR90AES1 Framing Nailer (0.09 cu ft per shot)
  • Ingersoll Rand 170G 3/8" Air Ratchet (3 CFM average)
  • Ingersoll Rand 3101G 1/4" Die Grinder (3 CFM average)
  • Ingersoll Rand 119MAXK Air Hammer Kit (2.9 CFM average)
  • AEROPRO R500 LVLP Spray Gun (3.9 CFM average)

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Who it's for, and who should skip it

Best for: Framing and roofing crews off the grid.

Buy it if: you work on sites without mains power; you run impact wrenches, ratchets or spray guns in bursts.

Skip it if: you need to work indoors or near people without hearing protection; your jobs have mains power (an electric unit is far quieter); you only need occasional inflation and nailing.

How it compares in its class

  • Ranked #2 of 3 in gas powered.
  • No published noise rating, unlike 1 of the 3 models in that list.
  • 9.3 CFM at 90 PSI against a class median of 9.5 CFM, so about average airflow for the class.
  • Price band $600–$1,500; see every spec side by side in the comparison table.

Ownership tips

  • Run it outdoors only, well away from doors, windows and vents: gas engines produce carbon monoxide.
  • Check both the engine oil and the pump oil before each day's work.
  • Add fuel stabilizer before storage and drain the tanks after every job.
  • Wear hearing protection; gas compressors run at lawn-mower levels.

General guidance; always follow the owner's manual. More in our maintenance checklist.

Metabo HPT EC2510E Gas Wheelbarrow: quick answers

How loud is the Metabo HPT EC2510E Gas Wheelbarrow?

The manufacturer doesn't publish a noise rating, so we can't place it on our decibel scale. Treat it as typical for its class.

What can the Metabo HPT EC2510E Gas Wheelbarrow run?

With a 30% safety margin it covers Ingersoll Rand 231C 1/2" Impact Wrench, Ingersoll Rand 2235TiMAX 1/2" Impact Wrench, Ingersoll Rand 2135QXPA 1/2" Impact Wrench, AEROPRO A398 1/2" Aluminum Impact Wrench, Metabo HPT NT50AE2 18-Gauge Brad Nailer, Metabo HPT NR90AES1 Framing Nailer, Ingersoll Rand 170G 3/8" Air Ratchet, Ingersoll Rand 3101G 1/4" Die Grinder, Ingersoll Rand 119MAXK Air Hammer Kit, AEROPRO R500 LVLP Spray Gun from our tool list, based on 9.3 CFM at 90 PSI.

Is the Metabo HPT EC2510E Gas Wheelbarrow oil-free?

No. It has an oil-lubricated pump, so check the oil level before use and change it on schedule.

What power does the Metabo HPT EC2510E Gas Wheelbarrow need?

It runs on gasoline.

Spec sources

Where each figure on this page comes from (checked October 18, 2026). We don't present manufacturer figures as our own measurements.

Alternatives to consider

Appears in: Gas powered