AVERAGE PRICE
$3,155
1 retailer

ABAC AB5-2180VP is a 5 HP two-stage splash-lubricated reciprocating air compressor, delivering 16.6 SCFM at 175 PSI, on a vertical 80-gallon tank, running 230V single-phase. Priced at $3,155 across 1 tracked retailer.
HP
5
CFM
16.6 @ 175 PSI
Duty
— continuous
Tank size
80 gal
Air output per horsepowerAirflow per motor HP
3.32CFM/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
$190$/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 CFM16.6 @ 175 PSI
CFM / HP3.32
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
Voltage230/1/60
Amps—
Motor—
Motor RPM—
Control—
Starter—
Weight398 lb
FormVertical · 80 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
- 157 · 5 HP
Sizing & pricevs. 157 in class
- SCFM @ 5 HP16.6cfm10median 17.238-3.5% vs. median
- Average price$3,155$962median $4,178$17k-24.5% vs. median
Efficiency vs. peersvs. 157 in class
- CFM per HP3.32cfm/hp2.08median 3.447.64-3.5% vs. median
- Price per CFM$190$/scfm$77median $228$864-16.7% vs. median
Where this is sold1 verified retailer · USD
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