Champion · VR · TWO-STAGE PISTON

VR3F-6

3 HP · Vertical · electric · splash · 2-stage
AVERAGE PRICE
$3,876
1 retailer
Champion VR3F-6

The Champion VR3F-6 is a 3.00 HP 2-stage reciprocating piston air compressor delivering 8.0 SCFM @ 175 PSI on a 60.0-gallon tank, wired for 230/1. The unit is splash-lubricated, in a simplex configuration. Suited to automotive service bays, small fabrication shops, and light contractor air demand. Listed at approximately $3,572. OEM datasheet needed for shipping weight and duty cycle rating.

HP
3
CFM
8 @ 175 PSI
Duty
continuous
Tank size
60 gal
Air output per horsepowerAirflow per motor HP
2.67CFM/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
$485$/SCFM
Good $180Typical $211High $260
PUMP & DRIVE
Stages2-stage recip
Cylinder
Pump RPM780 rpm
Lubricationsplash
Oil
Sump
Pump life
Pump material
Head material
Intercooler
PERFORMANCE
Catalog CFM8 @ 175 PSI
CFM / HP2.67
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 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

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Catalog
1655 units
Peer class
40 · 3 HP
Sizing & pricevs. 40 in class
  • SCFM @ 3 HP8cfm
    7median 9.621
    -16.7% vs. median
  • Average price$3,876
    $1,175median $4,216$10k
    -8.1% vs. median
Efficiency vs. peersvs. 40 in class
  • CFM per HP2.67cfm/hp
    2.33median 3.47.27
    -21.6% vs. median
  • Price per CFM$485$/scfm
    $103median $399$883
    +21.3% vs. median

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$3,682$3,811$3,941$4,070avg $3,876today-10d-20d-30d
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