What horsepower is the Champion VR7-12 air compressor?

The Champion VR7-12 is rated at 7.5 HP.

How much air does the Champion VR7-12 produce?

The Champion VR7-12 delivers 25.6 SCFM at 175 PSI.

What size tank does the Champion VR7-12 have?

The Champion VR7-12 has a 120-gallon vertical tank.

Is the Champion VR7-12 single-stage or two-stage?

The Champion VR7-12 is a two-stage compressor.

What voltage does the Champion VR7-12 require?

The Champion VR7-12 runs on 230/1.

What is the Champion VR7-12 best for?

The Champion VR7-12 is best suited for industrial/commercial shop air.

Champion VR7-12 – 7.5 HP 120-Gallon 2-Stage Air Compressor

Champion VR7-12 is a 7.5 HP two-stage splash-lubricated reciprocating air compressor in the Champion VR series, delivering 25.6 SCFM at 175 PSI on a 120-gallon horizontal tank, wired for 230 V single-phase. Maximum operating pressure is 175 PSI. It weighs 882 lb with a simplex single-head configuration. MPN VR7-12. Retail pricing is approximately $6,367. Suitable for automotive shops, tire service, general manufacturing, and body shops needing reliable sustained air with a large receiver buffer. Gaps: no OEM Champion datasheet URL confirmed; no dB rating.

7.50

CFM

25.6 @ 175 PSI

Duty

— continuous

Tank size

120 gal

Air output per horsepowerAirflow per motor HP

3.41CFM/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

$257$/SCFM

Good $180Typical $211High $260

PUMP & DRIVE

Stages2-stage recip

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Lubricationsplash

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PERFORMANCE

Catalog CFM25.6 @ 175 PSI

CFM / HP3.41

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

Voltage230/1

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Weight882 lb

FormVertical · 120 gal

BUILD & ENVIRONMENT

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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 HP25.6cfm
20median 2457
+6.7% vs. median
Average price$6,649
$1,698median $5,117$19k
+29.9% vs. median

Efficiency vs. peersvs. 181 in class

CFM per HP3.41cfm/hp
2.67median 3.27.65
+6.7% vs. median
Price per CFM$257$/scfm
$73median $208$632
+22.9% vs. median

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