What horsepower is the Champion HR5-12 air compressor?

The Champion HR5-12 is rated at 5 HP.

How much air does the Champion HR5-12 produce?

The Champion HR5-12 delivers 17 SCFM at 175 PSI.

What size tank does the Champion HR5-12 have?

The Champion HR5-12 has a 120-gallon horizontal tank.

Is the Champion HR5-12 single-stage or two-stage?

The Champion HR5-12 is a two-stage compressor.

What voltage does the Champion HR5-12 require?

The Champion HR5-12 runs on 120.

What is the Champion HR5-12 best for?

The Champion HR5-12 is best suited for Small shops, woodworking, body work, or light industrial two-stage 5 HP air.

Champion HR5-12 – 5 HP 120-Gallon 2-Stage Air Compressor

Champion HR5-12 is a 5 HP simplex two-stage reciprocating industrial air compressor delivering 17.0 SCFM at 175 PSI on a 120-gallon horizontal tank, wired 120V single-phase, splash-lubricated, weighing 762 lbs. R-15 two-stage pump at 737 RPM, ASME-certified tank, magnetic starter control panel, Made-in-USA construction. Operating temperature 40-104 deg F. Price verified at $4,826 (All Tire Supply, 2026-05-21). More recovery capacity than the HR5-8 (80-gallon) — preferred for multi-tool shop environments.

CFM

17 @ 175 PSI

Duty

— continuous

Tank size

120 gal

Air output per horsepowerAirflow per motor HP

3.40CFM/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

$295$/SCFM

Good $180Typical $211High $260

PUMP & DRIVE

Stages2-stage recip

Cylinder—

Pump RPM737 rpm

Lubricationsplash-lubricated

Oil—

Sump—

Pump life—

Pump material—

Head material—

Intercooler—

PERFORMANCE

Catalog CFM17 @ 175 PSI

CFM / HP3.40

Cut-in / out140 / 175 PSI

Tank fill—

Est. draw4.4 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. $1,576

Maintenance · yearlyEst. $125

Savings with Compressor Controller · yearlyEst. $362–$662

ELECTRICAL & FORM

Serviceelectric

Voltage120

Amps—

Motor—

Motor RPM1750 rpm

Control—

Starter—

Weight762 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: 1708 units
Peer class: 160 · 5 HP

Sizing & pricevs. 160 in class

SCFM @ 5 HP17cfm
10median 17.238
-1.2% vs. median
Average price$5,021
$962median $4,182$17k
+20% vs. median

Efficiency vs. peersvs. 160 in class

CFM per HP3.4cfm/hp
2.08median 3.447.64
-1.2% vs. median
Price per CFM$295$/scfm
$82median $235$864
+25.3% vs. median

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