Champion · VR · TWO-STAGE PISTON

VR3F-12

3 HP · electric · splash-lubricated · 2-stage
AVERAGE PRICE
$4,656
1 retailer
Champion VR3F-12

Champion VR3F-12 is a 3 HP two-stage splash-lubricated reciprocating air compressor delivering 8.0 SCFM at 175 PSI on a 120-gallon vertical tank, wired for 120V single-phase, weighing 435 lbs. The 120-gallon tank is large relative to the 3 HP motor, designed for applications with moderate average demand but occasional peak bursts: small auto shops, body repair, and light fabrication. Two-stage compression reaches 175 PSI maximum for applications needing pressure above single-stage limits. Splash lubrication suits intermittent-duty shop environments. 120V single-phase power requires no special electrical service. At 435 lbs this can be moved with standard shop equipment. Priced at approximately $4,329 through Champion authorized distributors. Noise level (dB), duty cycle rating, and OEM datasheet URL are not confirmed in available data; request the Champion VR3F-12 spec sheet from Champion Pneumatic or an authorized dealer.

HP
3
CFM
8 @ 175 PSI
Duty
— continuous
Tank size
120 gal
Air output per horsepowerAirflow per motor HP
2.67CFM/HP
Poor 2.8Typical 3.15Good 3.5
Isentropic efficiencyClass median · 2-stage piston
67%
Poor <50Good 70Best 92
Price per cubic foot · minuteVerified retailer price
$582$/SCFM
Good $180Typical $211High $260
PUMP & DRIVE
Stages2-stage recip
Cylinder—
Pump RPM—
Lubricationsplash-lubricated
Oil—
Sump—
Pump life—
Pump material—
Head material—
Intercooler—
PERFORMANCE
Catalog CFM8 @ 175 PSI
CFM / HP2.67
Cut-in / out—
Tank fill—
Est. draw2.6 kW
COST & MAINTENANCE
Compressor Controller ROI calc · $0.14/kWh · 1920 hr/yr · 70% motor efficiency · HP×1.10 sizing · savings 23–42% of electric
Electric · yearlyEst. $945
Maintenance · yearlyEst. $80
Savings with Compressor Controller · yearlyEst. $217–$397
ELECTRICAL & FORM
Serviceelectric
Voltage120
Amps—
Motor—
Motor RPM—
Control—
Starter—
Weight435 lb
Form— · 120 gal
BUILD & ENVIRONMENT
Air outlet—
Drain—
Drain outlet—
ASME tank—
Made in USA—
Noise—
Op. temp—
Dimensions—
Ship weight—
Warranty—

Where this sits in the catalog

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Catalog
1655 units
Peer class
40 · 3 HP
Sizing & pricevs. 40 in class
  • SCFM @ 3 HP8cfm
    7median 9.621
    -16.7% vs. median
  • Average price$4,656
    $1,175median $4,216$10k
    +10.4% vs. median
Efficiency vs. peersvs. 40 in class
  • CFM per HP2.67cfm/hp
    2.33median 3.47.27
    -21.6% vs. median
  • Price per CFM$582$/scfm
    $103median $395$883
    +47.3% vs. median

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$4,423$4,578$4,734$4,889avg $4,656today-10d-20d-30d
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