What horsepower is the Champion VRV3-6-460V/3Ph air compressor?

The Champion VRV3-6-460V/3Ph is rated at 3 HP.

How much air does the Champion VRV3-6-460V/3Ph produce?

The Champion VRV3-6-460V/3Ph delivers 8.2 SCFM at 175 PSI.

What size tank does the Champion VRV3-6-460V/3Ph have?

The Champion VRV3-6-460V/3Ph has a 60-gallon tank.

Is the Champion VRV3-6-460V/3Ph single-stage or two-stage?

The Champion VRV3-6-460V/3Ph is a two-stage compressor.

What voltage does the Champion VRV3-6-460V/3Ph require?

The Champion VRV3-6-460V/3Ph runs on 460.

Is the Champion VRV3-6-460V/3Ph oil-free or oil-lubricated?

The Champion VRV3-6-460V/3Ph is oil-lubricated.

What is the Champion VRV3-6-460V/3Ph best for?

The Champion VRV3-6-460V/3Ph is best suited for Compact two-stage vertical compressed air for small shops and garages.

Champion VRV3-6-460V/3Ph – 3 HP 60-Gal 2-Stage Compressor

Champion VRV3-6-460V/3Ph is a 3 HP two-stage reciprocating industrial air compressor delivering 8.2 SCFM @ 175 PSI on a 60-gallon tank, wired for 460V 3-phase, pressure-lubricated. Unit weight is 509 lbs. Retail price is approximately $3,070. The VRV series targets three-phase powered industrial environments including manufacturing cells and auto-service shops where 460V supply is standard. Two-stage cast-iron piston design provides durability at sustained duty. Gaps: OEM datasheet URL not confirmed from primary source, tank orientation not recorded, dB noise rating unavailable.

CFM

8.2 @ 175 PSI

Duty

— continuous

Tank size

60 gal

Air output per horsepowerAirflow per motor HP

2.73CFM/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

$374$/SCFM

Good $180Typical $211High $260

PUMP & DRIVE

Stages2-stage recip

Cylindertwo-stage cast iron

Pump RPM—

Lubricationoil-lubricated

Oil—

Sump—

Pump life—

Pump material—

Head material—

Intercooler—

PERFORMANCE

Catalog CFM8.2 @ 175 PSI

CFM / HP2.73

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

Voltage460

Amps—

Motor—

Motor RPM—

Control—

Starter—

Weight509 lb

Form— · 60 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

Histograms below: highlighted bar marks this unit’s bucket.

Catalog: 1708 units
Peer class: 42 · 3 HP

Sizing & pricevs. 42 in class

SCFM @ 3 HP8.2cfm
6median 9.621
-14.6% vs. median
Average price$3,070
$504median $4,073$10k
-24.6% vs. median

Efficiency vs. peersvs. 42 in class

CFM per HP2.73cfm/hp
2.17median 3.47.27
-19.6% vs. median
Price per CFM$374$/scfm
$77median $383$883
-2.4% vs. median

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