Champion · R-Series · TWO-STAGE PISTON

R-40A

15 HP · Horizontal · electric · splash · 2-stage
AVERAGE PRICE
$6,850
1 retailer
Champion R-40A

Champion R-40A is a 15 HP two-stage reciprocating air compressor delivering 51.5 SCFM at 175 PSI maximum on a 120-gallon horizontal tank, wired 230V single-phase, with splash-lubricated cast-iron construction, weighing 440 lb. The R-series is Champion’s heavy-duty industrial reciprocating lineup. The R-40A designation indicates approximately 40 SCFM nominal output rating in the R-series. Verified retail pricing approximately $6,850 from authorized distributors. Key specs: HP: 15; SCFM at 175 PSI: 51.5; max PSI: 175; tank: 120 gal horizontal; stages: 2; lubrication: splash; voltage: 230/1; weight: 440 lb. Applications: production facilities, automotive service, fabrication shops requiring 15 HP output at sustained high pressure.

HP
15
CFM
51.5 @ 175 PSI
Duty
continuous
Tank size
120 gal
Air output per horsepowerAirflow per motor HP
3.43CFM/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
$116$/SCFM
Good $180Typical $211High $260
PUMP & DRIVE
Stages2-stage recip
Cylinder
Pump RPM770 rpm
Lubricationsplash
Oil
Sump
Pump life
Pump material
Head material
Intercooler
PERFORMANCE
Catalog CFM51.5 @ 175 PSI
CFM / HP3.43
Cut-in / out
Tank fill
Est. draw13.2 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. $4,727
Maintenance · yearlyEst. $375
Savings with Compressor Controller · yearlyEst. $1,087–$1,985
ELECTRICAL & FORM
Serviceelectric
Voltage230/1
Amps
Motor
Motor RPM
Control
Starter
Weight440 lb
FormHorizontal · 120 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
83 · 15 HP
Sizing & pricevs. 83 in class
  • SCFM @ 15 HP51.5cfm
    17median 51111
    +1% vs. median
  • Average price$6,850
    $4,621median $9,585$25k
    -28.5% vs. median
Efficiency vs. peersvs. 83 in class
  • CFM per HP3.43cfm/hp
    1.15median 3.47.44
    +1% vs. median
  • Price per CFM$116$/scfm
    $96median $188$443
    -38.3% vs. median

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