What horsepower is the Champion BR5 air compressor?

The Champion BR5 is rated at 5 HP.

How much air does the Champion BR5 produce?

The Champion BR5 delivers 17.3 SCFM at 175 PSI.

What size tank does the Champion BR5 have?

The Champion BR5 has a 0-gallon tank.

Is the Champion BR5 single-stage or two-stage?

The Champion BR5 is a two-stage compressor.

What voltage does the Champion BR5 require?

The Champion BR5 runs on 230/1, 208-460/3.

Champion BR5

The Champion BR5 is a 5 HP, two-stage, splash-lubricated reciprocating air compressor built on Champion’s R-15B pump, delivering 17.3 CFM at 175 PSI. It is a base-mounted (tankless) unit with a mounted control panel, designed to feed a customer air receiver in continuous shop and industrial service. Available in 230V single phase and 208-460V three phase, running near 740 RPM.

CFM

17.3 @ 175 PSI

Duty

— continuous

Tank size

— gal

Air output per horsepowerAirflow per motor HP

3.46CFM/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

$208$/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 CFM17.3 @ 175 PSI

CFM / HP3.46

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

Voltage230/1, 208-460/3

Amps—

Motor—

Motor RPM1750 rpm

Control—

Starter—

Weight290 lb

Form—

BUILD & ENVIRONMENT

Air outlet—

Drain—

Drain outlet—

ASME tank—

Made in USAYes

Noise—

Op. temp40–104 °F

Dimensions—

Ship weight—

Warranty—

Where this sits in the catalog

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Catalog: 1705 units
Peer class: 160 · 5 HP

Sizing & pricevs. 160 in class

SCFM @ 5 HP17.3cfm
10median 17.238
+0.6% vs. median
Average price$3,900
$962median $4,182$17k
-6.7% vs. median

Efficiency vs. peersvs. 160 in class

CFM per HP3.46cfm/hp
2.08median 3.447.64
+0.6% vs. median
Price per CFM$208$/scfm
$82median $235$864
-11.7% vs. median

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