What horsepower is the Champion HR3F-12 air compressor?

The Champion HR3F-12 is rated at 3 HP.

How much air does the Champion HR3F-12 produce?

The Champion HR3F-12 delivers 8 SCFM at 175 PSI.

What size tank does the Champion HR3F-12 have?

The Champion HR3F-12 has a 120-gallon horizontal tank.

Is the Champion HR3F-12 single-stage or two-stage?

The Champion HR3F-12 is a two-stage compressor.

What voltage does the Champion HR3F-12 require?

The Champion HR3F-12 runs on 120.

Champion HR3F-12 – 3 HP 120-Gallon 2-Stage Air Compressor

Champion HR3F-12 is a 3 HP two-stage splash-lubricated reciprocating piston compressor (Champion R-Series, a Gardner Denver brand) delivering 10.4 SCFM at 175 PSI on a 120-gallon horizontal tank at 120V single-phase. Max pressure is 175 PSI. Duty cycle is 100%, meaning continuous operation is rated. Unit weighs 405 lbs. The horizontal tank and 120V single-phase power allow plug-in installation in automotive service bays, fabrication shops, and tire centers. The R-Series pump (R10 pump) provides long-service piston life. Retail pricing from authorized distributors is approximately $6,038. Confirm motor amperage draw and breaker sizing with an authorized Champion/Gardner Denver distributor before installation. (Source: Champion R-Series brochure via compressorsnow.com.)

CFM

8 @ 175 PSI

Duty

— continuous

Tank size

120 gal

Air output per horsepowerAirflow per motor HP

2.67CFM/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

$608$/SCFM

Good $180Typical $211High $260

PUMP & DRIVE

Stages2-stage recip

Cylinder—

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Lubricationsplash

Oil—

Sump—

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Intercooler—

PERFORMANCE

Catalog CFM8 @ 175 PSI

CFM / HP2.67

Cut-in / out—

Tank fill—

Est. draw2.6 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. $945

Maintenance · yearlyEst. $80

Savings with Compressor Controller · yearlyEst. $217–$397

ELECTRICAL & FORM

Serviceelectric

Voltage120

Amps—

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Motor RPM—

Control—

Starter—

Weight405 lb

FormHorizontal · 120 gal

BUILD & ENVIRONMENT

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Drain—

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ASME tank—

Made in USA—

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Where this sits in the catalog

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Catalog: 1655 units
Peer class: 40 · 3 HP

Sizing & pricevs. 40 in class

SCFM @ 3 HP8cfm
7median 9.621
-16.7% vs. median
Average price$5,944
$1,175median $4,216$10k
+41% vs. median

Efficiency vs. peersvs. 40 in class

CFM per HP2.67cfm/hp
2.33median 3.47.27
-21.6% vs. median
Price per CFM$608$/scfm
$103median $395$883
+54% vs. median

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