Champion · BR · TWO-STAGE PISTON

BR15

15 HP · Horizontal · electric · splash-lubricated · 2-stage
AVERAGE PRICE
$8,648
2 retailers · in stock

Champion BR15 is a 15 HP two-stage splash-lubricated reciprocating air compressor delivering 59.9 SCFM at 175 PSI on a 120-gallon horizontal tank, rated 100% duty cycle, wired for 208 V three-phase, and weighing 730 lb. The BR-Series heavy-duty design is suited to sustained industrial shop air: body shops, tire dealerships, small manufacturing lines, and maintenance facilities requiring continuous 175 PSI output above 50 SCFM. Simplex configuration. List price is approximately 8,490 USD through authorized distributors. Specifications sourced from Gardner Denver Champion pneumatic R-Series product page. Key gaps: OEM datasheet PDF not confirmed; CFM at 100 PSI not available; noise level (dB) and dimensional specs not published.

HP
15
CFM
59.9 @ 53 PSI
Duty
continuous
Tank size
120 gal
Air output per horsepowerAirflow per motor HP
3.99CFM/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
$142$/SCFM
Good $180Typical $211High $260
PUMP & DRIVE
Stages2-stage recip
Cylinder
Pump RPM776 rpm
Lubricationsplash-lubricated
Oil
Sump
Pump life
Pump material
Head material
Intercooler
PERFORMANCE
Catalog CFM59.9 @ 53 PSI
CFM / HP3.99
Cut-in / out
Tank fill
Est. draw13.2 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. $4,727
Maintenance · yearlyEst. $375
Savings with Compressor Controller · yearlyEst. $1,087–$1,985
ELECTRICAL & FORM
Serviceelectric
Voltage208/3ph
Amps
Motor
Motor RPM1750 rpm
Control
Starter
Weight730 lb
FormHorizontal · 120 gal
BUILD & ENVIRONMENT
Air outlet
Drain
Drain outlet
ASME tank
Made in USAYes
Noise
Op. temp40–104 °F
Dimensions
Ship weight
Warranty

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Catalog
1655 units
Peer class
83 · 15 HP
Sizing & pricevs. 83 in class
  • SCFM @ 15 HP59.9cfm
    17median 51111
    +17.5% vs. median
  • Average price$8,648
    $4,621median $9,585$25k
    -9.8% vs. median
Efficiency vs. peersvs. 83 in class
  • CFM per HP3.99cfm/hp
    1.15median 3.47.44
    +17.5% vs. median
  • Price per CFM$145$/scfm
    $96median $188$443
    -23.3% vs. median

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