Metabo HPT EC2610EA 'The Tank XL' review
Metabo HPT's 9-gallon gas wheelbarrow with a Honda GX200 (6.4 net HP per Metabo HPT) and 9.5 CFM at 90 PSI.
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Full specifications
| Noise rating | Not published |
|---|---|
| Noise source | — |
| CFM at 90 PSI | 9.5 |
| CFM at 40 PSI | — |
| Max PSI | 145 |
| Tank | 9 gal |
| Horsepower | 6.4 HP |
| Pump | Oil-lubricated |
| Stages | — |
| Power | Gasoline |
| 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 EC2610EA is the larger 'Tank XL' gas wheelbarrow. Metabo HPT lists a Honda GX200 at 6.4 net HP, 9.5 CFM at 90 PSI and 9.3 CFM at 100 PSI, with a 115–145 PSI working range.
Some retailers list a GX160 engine instead, so check the listing before you buy. No noise rating is published. Like every gas compressor, it is loud.
Buyer feedback on Amazon is limited and mixed, so we rank it behind the Ingersoll Rand and the EC2510E.
Pros
- 9-gallon twin tanks
- 9.5 CFM at 90 PSI
- Honda GX200 engine
Cons
- No published noise rating
- Retailers disagree on the engine model
What it can run
With a 30% safety margin, 9.5 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)
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Best for: Slightly bigger tank for gas jobsite use.
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 #3 of 3 in gas powered.
- No published noise rating, unlike 1 of the 3 models in that list.
- 9.5 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 EC2610EA 'The Tank XL': quick answers
How loud is the Metabo HPT EC2610EA 'The Tank XL'?
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 EC2610EA 'The Tank XL' 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 9.5 CFM at 90 PSI.
Is the Metabo HPT EC2610EA 'The Tank XL' 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 EC2610EA 'The Tank XL' 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.
- metabo-hpt.com: CFM @ 90 PSI, max PSI, horsepower, pump type
- Amazon product listing: tank
Alternatives to consider
Ingersoll Rand SS3J5.5GH-WB Gas Wheelbarrow
89.7 dB · 11.8 CFM @ 90 PSI · $600–$1,500
Highest-output gas wheelbarrow from a pro brand
Metabo HPT EC2510E Gas Wheelbarrow
dB not published · 9.3 CFM @ 90 PSI · $600–$1,500
Framing and roofing crews off the grid
Appears in: Gas powered