What horsepower is the Champion VR15F-12 air compressor?

The Champion VR15F-12 is rated at 15 HP.

How much air does the Champion VR15F-12 produce?

The Champion VR15F-12 delivers 48.7 SCFM at 175 PSI.

What size tank does the Champion VR15F-12 have?

The Champion VR15F-12 has a 120-gallon horizontal tank.

Is the Champion VR15F-12 single-stage or two-stage?

The Champion VR15F-12 is a two-stage compressor.

What voltage does the Champion VR15F-12 require?

The Champion VR15F-12 runs on 208-230/460/3/60.

Champion VR15F-12 – 15 HP 120-Gallon 2-Stage Air Compressor

Champion VR15F-12 is a 15 HP two-stage electric reciprocating air compressor delivering 48.7 SCFM @ 175 PSI on a 120-gallon vertical tank, driven by an R-30 pump at 1034 RPM. Wired for 208-230/460V three-phase, splash-lubricated, weighing 1,017 lbs. Priced at $6,329 (verified May 2026). Key specs: 15 HP, 48.7 SCFM @ 175 PSI, max 175 PSI, 120-gallon vertical tank, 208-230/460V three-phase, splash-lubricated two-stage, R-30 pump, 1,017 lbs. The VR series is Champion’s workhorse reciprocating line for automotive service, industrial maintenance, and small manufacturing floors.

CFM

48.7 @ 175 PSI

Duty

— continuous

Tank size

120 gal

Air output per horsepowerAirflow per motor HP

3.25CFM/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

$163$/SCFM

Good $180Typical $211High $260

PUMP & DRIVE

Stages2-stage recip

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Lubricationsplash

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Sump—

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Intercooler—

PERFORMANCE

Catalog CFM48.7 @ 175 PSI

CFM / HP3.25

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

Servicegas

Voltage208-230/460/3/60

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Starter—

Weight1017 lb

FormHorizontal · 120 gal

BUILD & ENVIRONMENT

Air outlet—

Drain—

Drain outlet—

ASME tank—

Made in USA—

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Where this sits in the catalog

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Catalog: 1708 units
Peer class: 83 · 15 HP

Sizing & pricevs. 83 in class

SCFM @ 15 HP48.7cfm
17median 51111
-4.5% vs. median
Average price$8,018
$4,621median $9,591$25k
-16.4% vs. median

Efficiency vs. peersvs. 83 in class

CFM per HP3.25cfm/hp
1.15median 3.47.44
-4.5% vs. median
Price per CFM$163$/scfm
$96median $188$443
-13.2% vs. median

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