Champion · HPL · TWO-STAGE PISTON

HPL7-8-175

7.50 HP · Horizontal · electric · pressure · 2-stage
AVERAGE PRICE
$9,029
1 retailer
Champion HPL7-8-175

The Champion HPL7-8-175 is a 7.5 HP two-stage pressure-lubricated reciprocating piston compressor delivering 25.8 SCFM at 175 PSI on an 80-gallon horizontal tank, wired for 230V single-phase. Part of the Champion PL-Series, this unit uses pressure lubrication for superior bearing protection versus splash-lubricated designs, suited for sustained industrial use in automotive shops, body work, and fabrication. Compared to the HPL7-12, the 80-gallon tank provides a more compact footprint. Priced at approximately $9,029. Key specifications: 7.5 HP, 25.8 SCFM at 175 PSI, 80-gallon horizontal tank, 230V single-phase, two-stage, pressure-lubricated.

HP
7.50
CFM
25.8 @ 175 PSI
Duty
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
$350$/SCFM
Good $180Typical $211High $260
PUMP & DRIVE
Stages2-stage recip
Cylinder
Pump RPM
Lubricationpressure
Oil
Sump
Pump life
Pump material
Head material
Intercooler
PERFORMANCE
Catalog CFM25.8 @ 175 PSI
CFM / HP3.44
Cut-in / out
Tank fill
Est. draw6.6 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. $2,363
Maintenance · yearlyEst. $188
Savings with Compressor Controller · yearlyEst. $544–$993
ELECTRICAL & FORM
Serviceelectric
Voltage230/1
Amps
Motor
Motor RPM
Control
Starter
Weight665 lb
FormHorizontal · 80 gal
BUILD & ENVIRONMENT
Air outlet
Drain
Drain outlet
ASME tank
Made in USA
Noise
Op. temp
Dimensions
Ship weight
Warranty

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Catalog
1655 units
Peer class
181 · 7.5 HP
Sizing & pricevs. 181 in class
  • SCFM @ 7.5 HP25.8cfm
    20median 2457
    +7.5% vs. median
  • Average price$9,029
    $1,698median $5,117$19k
    +76.5% vs. median
Efficiency vs. peersvs. 181 in class
  • CFM per HP3.44cfm/hp
    2.67median 3.27.65
    +7.5% vs. median
  • Price per CFM$350$/scfm
    $73median $208$632
    +67.5% vs. median

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$8,578$8,879$9,179$9,480avg $9,029today-10d-20d-30d
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