Champion · VRV · TWO-STAGE PISTON

VRV3F-6

3 HP · Vertical · electric · splash · 2-stage
LOWEST PRICE
$3,145
Champion VRV3F-6

Champion VRV3F-6 is a 3 HP two-stage reciprocating industrial air compressor delivering 8.2 SCFM @ 175 PSI on an 60-gallon horizontal tank, wired for 230V/1-phase, splash-lubricated. The VRV series represents Champion V-twin reciprocating units; the 3F designation identifies the 3 HP frame and 6 suffix the 60-80 gallon receiver class. Two-stage simplex construction with splash lubrication provides a cost-effective entry point to industrial-pressure 175 PSI air. Key specifications: 3 HP motor, 8.2 SCFM at 175 PSI, 60-gallon horizontal receiver, 230V single-phase, two-stage, splash lubrication. Pricing at approximately $4,389. The VRV3F-6 suits light production, small body shops, and professional contractors requiring 175 PSI capability with lower flow demand. Gaps: duty cycle, weight, RPM, V-twin configuration, and OEM datasheet URL not confirmed.

HP
3
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
$384$/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 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
Voltage230/1
Amps—
Motor—
Motor RPM1800 rpm
Control—
Starter—
Weight509 lb
FormVertical · 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$3,145
    $504median $4,073$10k
    -22.8% 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$384$/scfm
    $77median $383$883
    0% vs. median
Where this is soldPricing pending verification