What horsepower is the Champion VR5-8 air compressor?

The Champion VR5-8 is rated at 5 HP.

How much air does the Champion VR5-8 produce?

The Champion VR5-8 delivers 17 SCFM at 175 PSI.

What size tank does the Champion VR5-8 have?

The Champion VR5-8 has a 80-gallon vertical tank.

Is the Champion VR5-8 single-stage or two-stage?

The Champion VR5-8 is a two-stage compressor.

What voltage does the Champion VR5-8 require?

The Champion VR5-8 runs on 208-230/460V 3-phase.

What is the Champion VR5-8 best for?

The Champion VR5-8 is best suited for industrial.

Champion VR5-8 – 5 HP 80-Gallon 2-Stage Air Compressor

The Champion VR5-8 is a 5 HP two-stage reciprocating air compressor in the R-Series, paired with an 80-gallon vertical ASME tank and rated at 17 CFM at 175 PSI. The R-15B splash-lubricated cast-iron pump runs at 737 RPM with a centrifugal unloader load-less start. The vertical orientation suits shops with limited floor area in automotive, woodworking, fabrication, and light manufacturing.

CFM

17 @ 175 PSI

Duty

— continuous

Tank size

80 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

$253$/SCFM

Good $180Typical $211High $260

PUMP & DRIVE

Stages2-stage recip

Cylindertwo-stage cast iron

Pump RPM737 rpm

Lubricationsplash

Oil—

Sump—

Pump life—

Pump material—

Head material—

Intercoolerfinned-tube between-stage

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

Voltage208-230/460V 3-phase

Amps—

Motor—

Motor RPM1750 rpm

Control—

Starter—

Weight590 lb

FormVertical · 80 gal · 225 PSI tank rating

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: 157 · 5 HP

Sizing & pricevs. 157 in class

SCFM @ 5 HP17cfm
10median 17.238
-1.2% vs. median
Average price$4,449
$962median $4,178$17k
+6.5% 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$209$/scfm
$77median $228$864
-8.4% vs. median

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