Champion · HPL · TWO-STAGE PISTON

HPL5-12

5 HP · Horizontal · electric · pressure · 2-stage
AVERAGE PRICE
$6,616
2 retailers · across retailers
Champion HPL5-12

The Champion HPL5-12 is a 5 HP two-stage pressure-lubricated reciprocating piston compressor delivering 17 SCFM at 175 PSI on a 120-gallon horizontal tank, wired for 230V single-phase. Part of the Champion PL-Series, pressure lubrication provides superior bearing protection under sustained industrial loads versus splash-lubricated designs. The 120-gallon horizontal tank provides substantial air storage. Priced at approximately $6,616. Key specifications: 5 HP, 17 SCFM at 175 PSI, 120-gallon horizontal tank, 230V single-phase, two-stage, pressure-lubricated, PL-Series.

HP
5
CFM
17 @ 175 PSI
Duty
continuous
Tank size
120 gal
Air output per horsepowerAirflow per motor HP
3.40CFM/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
$389$/SCFM
Good $180Typical $211High $260
PUMP & DRIVE
Stages2-stage recip
Cylinder
Pump RPM
Lubricationpressure
Oil
Sump
Pump life
Pump material
Head material
Intercooler
PERFORMANCE
Catalog CFM17 @ 175 PSI
CFM / HP3.40
Cut-in / out
Tank fill
Est. draw4.4 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. $1,576
Maintenance · yearlyEst. $125
Savings with Compressor Controller · yearlyEst. $362–$662
ELECTRICAL & FORM
Serviceelectric
Voltage230/1
Amps
Motor
Motor RPM1750 rpm
Control
Starter
Weight762 lb
FormHorizontal · 120 gal
BUILD & ENVIRONMENT
Air outlet1 in NPT
DrainManual ball valve standard
Drain outlet
ASME tankYes
Made in USAYes
Noise
Op. temp40–104 °F
Dimensions
Ship weight
Warranty

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Catalog
1655 units
Peer class
157 · 5 HP
Sizing & pricevs. 157 in class
  • SCFM @ 5 HP17cfm
    10median 17.238
    -1.2% vs. median
  • Average price$6,616
    $962median $4,187$17k
    +58% vs. median
Efficiency vs. peersvs. 157 in class
  • CFM per HP3.4cfm/hp
    2.08median 3.447.64
    -1.2% vs. median
  • Price per CFM$389$/scfm
    $77median $230$864
    +68.8% vs. median

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