Champion · R-Series · TWO-STAGE PISTON

HR3F-12

3 HP · Horizontal · electric · splash · 2-stage
AVERAGE PRICE
$5,850
1 retailer
Champion HR3F-12

The Champion HR3F-12 is a 3 HP two-stage cast-iron splash-lubricated reciprocating compressor on a 120-gallon horizontal ASME-certified tank, delivering 8.0 SCFM at 175 PSI on 115V single-phase with pump speed 780 RPM. Motor speed 1,750 RPM; 1 in NPT air outlet; operating range 40°F–104°F; tank rated 225 PSI; manual ball-valve drain. Weighs 405 lb. Made in USA. The oversized 120-gallon tank provides extended air storage buffer suited to light industrial shops with intermittent high-demand tool cycles. Priced $5,850–$6,038 from three authorized distributors (Compressed Air Advisors, Compressor Now, All Tire Supply) verified 2026-05-18. This model is part of the Champion R-Series series. Output: 8.0 SCFM at 175 PSI at 900 RPM pump speed.

HP
3
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
$708$/SCFM
Good $180Typical $211High $260
PUMP & DRIVE
Stages2-stage recip
Cylinder
Pump RPM
Lubricationsplash
Oil
Sump
Pump life
Pump material
Head material
Intercoolerfinned-tube between-stage
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
Voltage115V/1Ph
Amps
Motor
Motor RPM1750 rpm
Control
Starter
Weight405 lb
FormHorizontal · 120 gal
BUILD & ENVIRONMENT
Air outlet1 in NPT
DrainManual ball valve standard
Drain outlet
ASME tankYes
Made in USAYes
Noise
Op. temp40–104 °F
Dimensions
Ship weight
Warranty

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$5,850
    $1,175median $4,216$10k
    +38.8% 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$740$/scfm
    $103median $399$883
    +85.4% vs. median

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$5,645$5,745$5,844$5,943avg $5,813today-10d-20d-30d
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