Champion · TWO-STAGE PISTON

VPL7F-8-175-230/1

7.50 HP · electric · oil-lubricated · 2-stage
AVERAGE PRICE
$6,160
1 retailer
Champion VPL7F-8-175-230/1

Champion VPL7F-8-175-230/1 is a 7.5 HP two-stage reciprocating industrial air compressor delivering 22.1 SCFM @ 175 PSI on an 80-gallon tank, wired for 230V single-phase, oil-lubricated, priced at $6,160. The two-stage cast-iron piston design reaches 175 PSI maximum working pressure. The VPL7F designation indicates a vertical tank, pressure-lube, 7.5 HP configuration at the 175 PSI rating band. Champion is a division of FS-Curtis. The 22.1 SCFM output at 175 PSI supports sustained multi-tool use in automotive shops, production lines, or professional service environments. Oil lubrication enables higher duty cycles than oil-free alternatives. Priced at $6,160, this unit targets mid-tier industrial buyers requiring dependable performance without rotary-screw cost. Key gaps: Weight not published in available data; OEM datasheet not confirmed; duty cycle percentage not documented.

HP
7.50
CFM
22.1 @ 175 PSI
Duty
continuous
Tank size
80 gal
Air output per horsepowerAirflow per motor HP
2.95CFM/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
$279$/SCFM
Good $180Typical $211High $260
PUMP & DRIVE
Stages2-stage recip
Cylinder
Pump RPM990 rpm
Lubricationoil-lubricated
Oil
Sump
Pump life
Pump material
Head material
Intercooler
PERFORMANCE
Catalog CFM22.1 @ 175 PSI
CFM / HP2.95
Cut-in / out
Tank fill
Est. draw6.6 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. $2,363
Maintenance · yearlyEst. $188
Savings with Compressor Controller · yearlyEst. $544–$993
ELECTRICAL & FORM
Serviceelectric
Voltage230
Amps
Motor
Motor RPM
Control
Startermagnetic starter (NEMA 1)
Weight545 lb
Form— · 80 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
181 · 7.5 HP
Sizing & pricevs. 181 in class
  • SCFM @ 7.5 HP22.1cfm
    20median 2457
    -7.9% vs. median
  • Average price$6,160
    $1,698median $5,117$19k
    +20.4% vs. median
Efficiency vs. peersvs. 181 in class
  • CFM per HP2.95cfm/hp
    2.67median 3.27.65
    -7.9% vs. median
  • Price per CFM$279$/scfm
    $73median $208$632
    +33.4% vs. median

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$5,852$6,057$6,263$6,468avg $6,160today-10d-20d-30d
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