Champion · TWO-STAGE PISTON

BQR5

5 HP · Horizontal · electric · splash · 2-stage
AVERAGE PRICE
$7,402
2 retailers · across retailers
Champion BQR5

Champion BQR5 is a 5 HP two-stage splash-lubricated reciprocating air compressor delivering 16.8 SCFM at 175 PSI, base-mounted without a receiver tank, wired for 230V single-phase, weighing 1,114 lbs. The base-mount configuration connects to an existing receiver tank — common for shop replacement pumps and tank upgrades. At 1,114 lbs, the BQR5 is a heavy-duty permanent installation for its horsepower class, indicating robust cast-iron construction. Two-stage compression reaches 175 PSI maximum for sandblasting, plasma cutting prep, and high-pressure pneumatics. Splash lubrication suits intermittent-duty shop environments. Priced at approximately $7,008 through Champion authorized distributors. Noise level (dB), duty cycle rating, and OEM datasheet URL are not confirmed in available data; request the Champion BQR5 spec sheet from an authorized Champion Pneumatic dealer.

HP
5
CFM
16.8 @ 175 PSI
Duty
continuous
Tank size
gal
Air output per horsepowerAirflow per motor HP
3.36CFM/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
$417$/SCFM
Good $180Typical $211High $260
PUMP & DRIVE
Stages2-stage recip
Cylinder
Pump RPM
Lubricationsplash
Oil
Sump
Pump life
Pump material
Head material
Intercooler
PERFORMANCE
Catalog CFM16.8 @ 175 PSI
CFM / HP3.36
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 RPM
Control
Starter
Weight1114 lb
FormHorizontal
BUILD & ENVIRONMENT
Air outlet
Drain
Drain outlet
ASME tank
Made in USA
Noise
Op. temp
Dimensions
Ship weight
Warranty

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Catalog
1655 units
Peer class
157 · 5 HP
Sizing & pricevs. 157 in class
  • SCFM @ 5 HP16.8cfm
    10median 17.238
    -2.3% vs. median
  • Average price$7,402
    $962median $4,178$17k
    +77.1% vs. median
Efficiency vs. peersvs. 157 in class
  • CFM per HP3.36cfm/hp
    2.08median 3.447.64
    -2.3% vs. median
  • Price per CFM$464$/scfm
    $77median $228$864
    +103.3% vs. median

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$6,945$7,250$7,554$7,859avg $7,402today-10d-20d-30d
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