Champion · PL · TWO-STAGE PISTON

PL-70A

30 HP · Vertical · electric · pressure-lubricated · 2-stage
AVERAGE PRICE
$11,259
2 retailers · in stock
Champion PL-70A

The Champion PL-70A is a 30 HP two-stage gas-engine reciprocating pump unit delivering 25.6 SCFM at 175 PSI, mounted on a 30-gallon vertical tank, pressure-lubricated, weighing 590 lbs. Part of the Champion PL series of portable gas-powered compressors for job-site and remote field use. Rated 100% duty cycle. Simplex configuration with a single two-stage cast-iron pump. Gas power type eliminates need for electrical hookup; 120V circuit for electric start. Priced approximately $11,249 (All Tire Supply, May 2026). Key gaps: RPM and displacement not recorded; max_psi field shows 125 PSI (likely cut-out pressure), SCFM rated at 175 PSI; OEM datasheet not confirmed.

HP
30
CFM
77.5 @ 175 PSI
Duty
continuous
Tank size
gal
Air output per horsepowerAirflow per motor HP
2.58CFM/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
$145$/SCFM
Good $180Typical $211High $260
PUMP & DRIVE
Stages2-stage recip
Cylinder
Pump RPM
Lubricationpressure-lubricated
Oil
Sump
Pump life
Pump material
Head material
Intercooler
PERFORMANCE
Catalog CFM77.5 @ 175 PSI
CFM / HP2.58
Cut-in / out
Tank fill
Est. draw26.3 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. $9,453
Maintenance · yearlyEst. $750
Savings with Compressor Controller · yearlyEst. $2,174–$3,970
ELECTRICAL & FORM
Serviceelectric
Voltage120
Amps
Motor
Motor RPM
Control
Starter
Weight590 lb
FormVertical
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
24 · 30 HP
Sizing & pricevs. 24 in class
  • SCFM @ 30 HP77.5cfm
    77median 99.1203
    -21.8% vs. median
  • Average price$11,259
    $11,317median $20,778$45k
    -45.8% vs. median
Efficiency vs. peersvs. 24 in class
  • CFM per HP2.58cfm/hp
    2.58median 3.376.79
    -23.3% vs. median
  • Price per CFM$161$/scfm
    $116median $187$460
    -14.1% vs. median

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$11,149$11,633$12,116$12,600avg $11,673today-10d-20d-30d
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