AVERAGE PRICE
$1,304
1 retailer

ABAC AB3-2160V1 is a 3.5 HP single-stage splash-lubricated reciprocating air compressor, delivering 12.4 SCFM at 100 PSI, on a vertical 60-gallon tank, running 230V single-phase. Priced at $1,304 across 1 tracked retailer.
HP
3.50
CFM
12.4 @ 100 PSI
Duty
— continuous
Tank size
60 gal
Air output per horsepowerAirflow per motor HP
3.54CFM/HP
Poor 2.8Typical 3.15Good 3.5
Isentropic efficiencyClass median · 1-stage piston
58%
Poor <50Good 70Best 92
Price per cubic foot · minuteVerified retailer price
$105$/SCFM
Good $180Typical $211High $260
PUMP & DRIVE
Stages1-stage recip
Cylinder—
Pump RPM—
Lubricationsplash
Oil—
Sump—
Pump life—
Pump material—
Head material—
Intercooler—
PERFORMANCE
Catalog CFM12.4 @ 100 PSI
CFM / HP3.54
Cut-in / out—
Tank fill—
Est. draw3.1 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. $1,103
Maintenance · yearlyEst. $88
Savings with Compressor Controller · yearlyEst. $254–$463
ELECTRICAL & FORM
Serviceelectric
Voltage230/1/60
Amps—
Motor—
Motor RPM—
Control—
Starter—
Weight261 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
- 3 · 3.5 HP
Sizing & pricevs. 3 in class
- SCFM @ 3.5 HP12.4cfm12median 12.4130% vs. median
- Average price$1,304$1,304median $1,324$1k-1.5% vs. median
Efficiency vs. peersvs. 3 in class
- CFM per HP3.54cfm/hp3.51median 3.543.710% vs. median
- Price per CFM$105$/scfm$105median $107$111-2.3% vs. median
Where this is sold1 verified retailer · USD
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