AVERAGE PRICE
$4,678
1 retailer

Quincy 451CS80VCBM is the QT MAX 5 HP two-stage reciprocating air compressor on an 80-gallon vertical ASME tank delivering 17.2 CFM at 175 PSI, 230V single-phase. The MAX package adds an air-cooled aftercooler, automatic tank drain, and low-oil shutdown over the base Pro. QT-1 pump at 942 RPM, 680 lb shipping weight. 1-year standard warranty, extendable to 3 years on pump.
HP
5
CFM
17.2 @ 175 PSI
Duty
100% continuous
Tank size
80 gal
Air output per horsepowerAirflow per motor HP
3.44CFM/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
$262$/SCFM
Good $180Typical $211High $260
PUMP & DRIVE
Stages2-stage recip
Cylinder—
Pump RPM942 rpm
Lubricationoil-lubricated splash
Oil—
Sump—
Pump life50,000 hrs
Pump material—
Head material—
Intercoolerfinned-tube between-stage
PERFORMANCE
Catalog CFM17.2 @ 175 PSI
CFM / HP3.44
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
Voltage230V/1-phase
Amps—
Motor—
Motor RPM1750 rpm
Control—
Starter—
Weight680 lb
FormVertical · 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
- 157 · 5 HP
Sizing & pricevs. 157 in class
- SCFM @ 5 HP17.2cfm10median 17.2380% vs. median
- Average price$4,678$962median $4,178$17k+12% vs. median
Efficiency vs. peersvs. 157 in class
- CFM per HP3.44cfm/hp2.08median 3.447.640% vs. median
- Price per CFM$262$/scfm$77median $228$864+14.7% vs. median
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