What horsepower is the Champion HR3F air compressor?

The Champion HR3F is rated at 3 HP.

How much air does the Champion HR3F produce?

The Champion HR3F delivers 8 SCFM at 175 PSI.

What size tank does the Champion HR3F have?

The Champion HR3F has a 30-gallon horizontal tank.

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

The Champion HR3F is a two-stage compressor.

What is the Champion HR3F best for?

The Champion HR3F is best suited for Garage, small workshop, or dental/medical light-duty 3 HP air supply.

Champion HR3F – 3 HP 30-Gallon 2-Stage Air Compressor

Champion HR3F is a 3 HP simplex two-stage reciprocating industrial air compressor delivering 8.0 SCFM at 175 PSI on a 30-gallon horizontal tank, wired 230V, splash-lubricated cast-iron pump, weighing 416 lbs. Compact R-10 pump in Champion’s HR series; suits automotive, tire-shop, and light fabrication where space is limited but 175 PSI capability is required. Operating temperature 40-104 deg F. Price observed at $3,913-$5,292 (Alltiresupply / Compressed Air Advisors, 2026-05-21/23). Made in USA. For larger tank capacity: compare the HR3F-8 (80-gallon) variant.

CFM

8 @ 175 PSI

Duty

— continuous

Tank size

30 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

$491$/SCFM

Good $180Typical $211High $260

PUMP & DRIVE

Stages2-stage recip

Cylinder—

Pump RPM780 rpm

Lubricationsplash-lubricated

Oil—

Sump—

Pump life—

Pump material—

Head material—

Intercooler—

PERFORMANCE

Catalog CFM8 @ 175 PSI

CFM / HP2.67

Cut-in / out140 / 175 PSI

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

Voltage230

Amps—

Motor—

Motor RPM—

Control—

Starter—

Weight416 lb

FormHorizontal · 30 gal

BUILD & ENVIRONMENT

Air outlet—

Drain—

Drain outlet—

ASME tank—

Made in USA—

Noise—

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Dimensions—

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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$3,930
$1,175median $4,216$10k
-6.8% 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$491$/scfm
$103median $399$883
+23% vs. median

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