Makita XSU01SM1 2.6 Gallon Kit
A compact kit for Makita owners who want a smaller tank with a long runtime.
Amazon $464$464
The Makita XSU01SM1 2.6 Gallon Kit and the B&G Poly Valve 2.5 Gallon are evenly matched, rated 3.1 and 3.0. The Makita XSU01SM1 2.6 Gallon Kit leads on runtime or airflow. The B&G Poly Valve 2.5 Gallon wins on value, features and spray power. The B&G Poly Valve 2.5 Gallon costs $251.01 less ($212.99 vs $464).
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B&G Poly Valve 2.5 Gallon
The lower-priced B&G with a poly valve, for pest and lawn treatments around a home.
Amazon $212.99$212.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Makita XSU01SM1 2.6 Gallon Kit for runtime or airflow (63.5 tanks per charge (165 gal) vs 5 hours per charge).
- Choose the B&G Poly Valve 2.5 Gallon for value ($85.20 per gallon of tank ($212.99, 2.5 gal) vs $178.46 per gallon of tank ($464, 2.6 gal)), features (battery and charger included, adjustable pressure, gauge or control panel vs battery and charger included) and spray power (up to 95 PSI vs up to 73 PSI).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every under 4 gallons battery backpack sprayer; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Makita XSU01SM1 2.6 Gallon Kit | B&G Poly Valve 2.5 Gallon |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 25% | 0 $178.46 per gallon of tank ($464, 2.6 gal) | 22 $85.20 per gallon of tank ($212.99, 2.5 gal) |
| Tank size 10% | 20 2.6 gal tank | 17 2.5 gal tank |
| Spray power 20% | 64 up to 73 PSI | 83 up to 95 PSI |
| Runtime or airflow 20% | 100 63.5 tanks per charge (165 gal) | 57 5 hours per charge |
| Features 15% | 30 battery and charger included | 60 battery and charger included, adjustable pressure, gauge or control panel |
| Warranty 10% | 50 3-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Makita XSU01SM1 2.6 Gallon Kit | B&G Poly Valve 2.5 Gallon | |
|---|---|---|
| Spraying | ||
| Tank | 2.6 gal | 2.5 gal |
| Max pressure | 73 PSI | 95 PSI |
| Wand length | - | 12 in |
| Power | ||
| Battery | 18 V 4 Ah, included | 21 V 5.2 Ah, included |
| Runtime per charge | 6 hours | 5 hours |
| Gallons per charge | 165 gal | - |
| Tanks per charge | 63.5 | - |
| Features | ||
| Adjustable pressure | - | Yes |
| Metal wand | - | No |
| Agitator | No | No |
| Gauge or control panel | No | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | - |