Champion · R-Series · TWO-STAGE PISTON

R-70A

20 HP · Horizontal · electric · splash · 2-stage
AVERAGE PRICE
$8,510
2 retailers · in stock
Champion R-70A

Champion R-70A is a 20 HP two-stage reciprocating air compressor delivering 67 SCFM at 175 PSI maximum on a 240-gallon horizontal tank, wired 230V single-phase, with splash-lubricated cast-iron construction, weighing 570 lb. The R-series is Champion’s heavy-duty industrial reciprocating lineup designed for sustained production use with two-stage cast-iron pumps. The R-70A designation indicates the R-series with approximately 70 SCFM output rating. Verified retail pricing approximately $8,750 from authorized distributors. Key specs: HP: 20; SCFM at 175 PSI: 67; max PSI: 175; tank: 240 gal horizontal; stages: 2; lubrication: splash; voltage: 230/1; weight: 570 lb. Applications: production facilities, automotive service centers, fabrication shops, and industrial tool supply requiring 20 HP output with large-capacity storage.

HP
20
CFM
67 @ 175 PSI
Duty
continuous
Tank size
240 gal
Air output per horsepowerAirflow per motor HP
3.35CFM/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
$121$/SCFM
Good $180Typical $211High $260
PUMP & DRIVE
Stages2-stage recip
Cylinder
Pump RPM
Lubricationsplash
Oil
Sump
Pump life
Pump material
Head material
Intercooler
PERFORMANCE
Catalog CFM67 @ 175 PSI
CFM / HP3.35
Cut-in / out
Tank fill
Est. draw17.6 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. $6,302
Maintenance · yearlyEst. $500
Savings with Compressor Controller · yearlyEst. $1,450–$2,647
ELECTRICAL & FORM
Serviceelectric
Voltage230/1
Amps
Motor
Motor RPM
Control
Starter
Weight570 lb
FormHorizontal · 240 gal
BUILD & ENVIRONMENT
Air outlet
Drain
Drain outlet
ASME tank
Made in USA
Noise
Op. temp
Dimensions
Ship weight
Warranty

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Catalog
1655 units
Peer class
40 · 20 HP
Sizing & pricevs. 40 in class
  • SCFM @ 20 HP67cfm
    58median 7092
    -4.3% vs. median
  • Average price$8,510
    $7,848median $15,562$39k
    -45.3% vs. median
Efficiency vs. peersvs. 40 in class
  • CFM per HP3.35cfm/hp
    2.92median 3.54.61
    -4.3% vs. median
  • Price per CFM$121$/scfm
    $98median $202$589
    -40.3% vs. median

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$8,030$8,288$8,545$8,803avg $8,368today-10d-20d-30d
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