Champion · HQR · TWO-STAGE PISTON

HQR15F-12

15 HP · Horizontal · electric · splash · 2-stage
AVERAGE PRICE
$13,280
2 retailers · across retailers
Champion HQR15F-12

Champion HQR15F-12 is a 15 HP two-stage reciprocating piston compressor from Champion’s Revolution HQ Series, delivering 46.6 SCFM at 175 PSI on a 120-gallon horizontal ASME tank, wired for 230V three-phase. It is built around the R30 cast-iron splash-lubricated industrial pump housed in a sound-attenuated quiet enclosure — making it well-suited for large fleet garages, industrial auto centers, and heavy-equipment shops. Maximum operating pressure is 175 PSI with an 80/20 duty cycle.

HP
15
CFM
46.6 @ 175 PSI
Duty
continuous
Tank size
120 gal
Air output per horsepowerAirflow per motor HP
3.11CFM/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
$282$/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 CFM46.6 @ 175 PSI
CFM / HP3.11
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
Voltage230/3
Amps
Motor
Motor RPM
Control
Starter
Weight
FormHorizontal · 120 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
83 · 15 HP
Sizing & pricevs. 83 in class
  • SCFM @ 15 HP46.6cfm
    17median 51111
    -8.6% vs. median
  • Average price$13,280
    $4,621median $9,585$25k
    +38.5% vs. median
Efficiency vs. peersvs. 83 in class
  • CFM per HP3.11cfm/hp
    1.15median 3.47.44
    -8.6% vs. median
  • Price per CFM$282$/scfm
    $96median $188$443
    +49.6% vs. median

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$13,137$13,232$13,327$13,422avg $13,280today-10d-20d-30d
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