Champion VR7-8-175 is a 7.5 HP two-stage reciprocating simplex air compressor delivering 25.8 SCFM @ 175 PSI on an 80-gallon vertical tank, wired for 230V single-phase. The VR series uses splash lubrication and cast-iron two-stage cylinder construction rated to 175 PSI maximum. Suited for automotive bays, fabrication shops, and production cells requiring sustained intermittent air. Key specs: 7.5 HP motor, 25.8 SCFM at 175 PSI, 80-gallon vertical tank, 230/1 power, splash-lubricated two-stage pump. The “8” in the model designates the pump head size; “175” confirms the rated working pressure. CFM output, weight, and OEM datasheet URL are not yet confirmed in primary source documentation. Price listed at $6,069. Applications include sandblasting, air-powered tooling, and spray finishing at light-to-medium industrial scale.
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- Catalog
- 1708 units
- Peer class
- 182 · 7.5 HP
- SCFM @ 7.5 HP25.8cfm20median 2457+7.5% vs. median
- Average price$6,069$1,698median $5,117$19k+18.6% vs. median
- CFM per HP3.44cfm/hp2.67median 3.27.65+7.5% vs. median
- Price per CFM$235$/scfm$69median $211$632+11% vs. median
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