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.
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- Catalog
- 1708 units
- Peer class
- 182 · 7.5 HP
- SCFM @ 7.5 HP22.1cfm20median 2457-7.9% vs. median
- Average price$6,160$1,698median $5,117$19k+20.4% vs. median
- CFM per HP2.95cfm/hp2.67median 3.27.65-7.9% vs. median
- Price per CFM$279$/scfm$69median $211$632+31.6% vs. median
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