Champion · VR · TWO-STAGE PISTON

VR7-12

7.50 HP · Vertical · electric · splash · 2-stage
AVERAGE PRICE
$6,545
2 retailers · in stock

Champion VR7-12 is a 7.5 HP two-stage piston air compressor delivering 25.6 SCFM at 175 PSI on a 120-gallon vertical tank, wired for 230V single-phase. The two-stage cast-iron simplex pump handles sustained shop-floor demand — spray finishing, plasma cutting, impact tools — at the 7.5 HP class. The 120-gallon vertical tank minimizes floor footprint while maintaining sufficient reserve volume to reduce compressor cycling during peak demand. Compared to the VR7F-12 variant (22.5 CFM @ 125 PSI), the VR7-12 delivers higher pressure output suited for applications requiring 175 PSI capability. Champion backs this model through its authorized dealer and service network. Key gaps: motor RPM, decibel rating, weight, and OEM datasheet URL not in catalog.

HP
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
$249$/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 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
Voltage120
Amps—
Motor—
Motor RPM—
Control—
Starter—
Weight882 lb
FormVertical · 120 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 HP25.6cfm
    20median 2457
    +6.7% vs. median
  • Average price$6,545
    $1,698median $5,117$19k
    +27.9% 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$249$/scfm
    $73median $208$632
    +19% vs. median

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