Gardner Denver · VR · TWO-STAGE PISTON

VR10-12

10 HP · Vertical · gas · splash-lubricated · 2-stage
AVERAGE PRICE
$7,224
5 retailers · in stock

Gardner Denver VR10-12 (sold as Champion VR10-12, a Gardner Denver brand) is a 10 HP two-stage splash-lubricated reciprocating piston compressor delivering 33.8 SCFM at 175 PSI on a 120-gallon vertical tank at 230/460V. Note: the typed data shows 9-gallon tank and 120V which appear to be data errors; retailer listings and specs notes confirm 120-gallon vertical receiver and 230/460V electrical. Max pressure is 175 PSI. Unit weighs 895 lbs. Three-phase electrical service is required. Retail pricing from authorized distributors ranges approximately $6,980 to $7,337. The VR Series is Champion vertical reciprocating line. Confirm exact voltage, tank size, and electrical specifications with an authorized Gardner Denver/Champion distributor before installation.

HP
10
CFM
33.8 @ 175 PSI
Duty
— continuous
Tank size
120 gal
Air output per horsepowerAirflow per motor HP
3.38CFM/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
$207$/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 CFM33.8 @ 175 PSI
CFM / HP3.38
Cut-in / out—
Tank fill—
Est. draw8.8 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. $3,151
Maintenance · yearlyEst. $250
Savings with Compressor Controller · yearlyEst. $725–$1,323
ELECTRICAL & FORM
Servicegas
Voltage208-230/460/3/60
Amps—
Motor—
Motor RPM—
Control—
Starter—
Weight895 lb
FormVertical · 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
1708 units
Peer class
128 · 10 HP
Sizing & pricevs. 128 in class
  • SCFM @ 10 HP33.8cfm
    17median 34.279
    -1.2% vs. median
  • Average price$7,224
    $3,400median $7,517$27k
    -3.9% vs. median
Efficiency vs. peersvs. 128 in class
  • CFM per HP3.38cfm/hp
    1.72median 3.427.96
    -1.2% vs. median
  • Price per CFM$207$/scfm
    $99median $212$474
    -2.8% vs. median

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