What horsepower is the Champion HR5-6-175-230/1 air compressor?

The Champion HR5-6-175-230/1 is rated at 5 HP.

How much air does the Champion HR5-6-175-230/1 produce?

The Champion HR5-6-175-230/1 delivers 17 SCFM at 175 PSI.

What size tank does the Champion HR5-6-175-230/1 have?

The Champion HR5-6-175-230/1 has a 60-gallon tank.

Is the Champion HR5-6-175-230/1 single-stage or two-stage?

The Champion HR5-6-175-230/1 is a two-stage compressor.

What voltage does the Champion HR5-6-175-230/1 require?

The Champion HR5-6-175-230/1 runs on 208.

What is the Champion HR5-6-175-230/1 best for?

The Champion HR5-6-175-230/1 is best suited for Two-stage shop compressed air for automotive, body-shop and light manufacturing.

Champion HR5-6-175-230/1 – 5 HP 60-Gallon Air Compressor

Champion HR5-6-175-230/1 is a 5 HP two-stage reciprocating industrial air compressor delivering 17 SCFM at 175 PSI on a 60-gallon tank, splash-lubricated, wired for 208V. Part of Champion HR series with simplex configuration weighing 525 lbs. Maximum working pressure is 175 PSI. Priced at approximately $3,810, making it an entry-level two-stage industrial piston compressor. Suited for small shop pneumatic tools, body work, and general maintenance air. Note: power_type listed as gas — verify electrical vs. gasoline drive before ordering; orientation not specified. Gaps: no duty cycle rating; no OEM datasheet URL confirmed.

CFM

17 @ 175 PSI

Duty

— continuous

Tank size

60 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

$256$/SCFM

Good $180Typical $211High $260

PUMP & DRIVE

Stages2-stage recip

Cylindertwo-stage cast iron

Pump RPM737 rpm

Lubricationsplash-lubricated

Oil—

Sump—

Pump life—

Pump material—

Head material—

Intercooler—

PERFORMANCE

Catalog CFM17 @ 175 PSI

CFM / HP3.40

Cut-in / out—

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

Voltage208

Amps—

Motor—

Motor RPM—

Control—

Startermagnetic starter (mounted NEMA 1 panel)

Weight525 lb

Form— · 60 gal

BUILD & ENVIRONMENT

Air outlet—

Drain—

Drain outlet—

ASME tank—

Made in USA—

Noise—

Op. temp—

Dimensions—

Ship weight—

Warranty—

Where this sits in the catalog

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Catalog: 1655 units
Peer class: 157 · 5 HP

Sizing & pricevs. 157 in class

SCFM @ 5 HP17cfm
10median 17.238
-1.2% vs. median
Average price$4,353
$962median $4,178$17k
+4.2% vs. median

Efficiency vs. peersvs. 157 in class

CFM per HP3.4cfm/hp
2.08median 3.447.64
-1.2% vs. median
Price per CFM$224$/scfm
$77median $228$864
-1.8% vs. median

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