Champion · R-Series · TWO-STAGE PISTON

HR2-8

2 HP · Horizontal · electric · splash · 2-stage
AVERAGE PRICE
$5,171
3 retailers · in stock
Champion HR2-8

The Champion HR2-8 is a 2 HP two-stage cast-iron R-10 splash-lubricated reciprocating compressor on an 80-gallon horizontal ASME-certified tank, rated at 4.1 SCFM at 175 PSI on 115V single-phase with pump speed 461 RPM. Motor speed 1,750 RPM; 1/2 in NPT air outlet; operating range 40°F–104°F; tank rated 225 PSI; manual ball-valve drain. Weighs 340 lb. Made in USA. Suited for small-volume light industrial and commercial shops where intermittent tool use benefits from a large-capacity air buffer. Priced at $4,181 from three authorized distributors (Compressed Air Advisors, Compressor Now, All Tire Supply) verified 2026-05-18. This model is part of the Champion R-Series series. Output: 4.1 SCFM at 175 PSI at 680 RPM pump speed.

HP
2
CFM
4.1 @ 175 PSI
Duty
continuous
Tank size
80 gal
Air output per horsepowerAirflow per motor HP
2.05CFM/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
$993$/SCFM
Good $180Typical $211High $260
PUMP & DRIVE
Stages2-stage recip
Cylinder
Pump RPM
Lubricationsplash
Oil
Sump
Pump life
Pump material
Head material
Intercoolerfinned-tube between-stage
PERFORMANCE
Catalog CFM4.1 @ 175 PSI
CFM / HP2.05
Cut-in / out
Tank fill
Est. draw1.8 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. $630
Maintenance · yearlyEst. $80
Savings with Compressor Controller · yearlyEst. $145–$265
ELECTRICAL & FORM
Serviceelectric
Voltage115V/1Ph
Amps
Motor
Motor RPM1750 rpm
Control
Starter
Weight340 lb
FormHorizontal · 80 gal
BUILD & ENVIRONMENT
Air outlet1/2 in NPT
DrainManual ball valve standard
Drain outlet
ASME tankYes
Made in USAYes
Noise
Op. temp40–104 °F
Dimensions
Ship weight
Warranty

Where this sits in the catalog

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Catalog
1655 units
Peer class
27 · 2 HP
Sizing & pricevs. 27 in class
  • SCFM @ 2 HP4.1cfm
    4median 817
    -48.8% vs. median
  • Average price$5,171
    $308median $2,736$9k
    +89% vs. median
Efficiency vs. peersvs. 27 in class
  • CFM per HP2.05cfm/hp
    2median 48.65
    -48.8% vs. median
  • Price per CFM$993$/scfm
    $17median $267$1,100
    +270.7% vs. median

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$3,825$5,015$6,206$7,396avg $4,896today-10d-20d-30d
www.alltiresupply.com
Compressor Now
Compressor World
Compressed Air Advisors