The Champion VR7-8 is a 7.5 HP two-stage cast-iron R-30 splash-lubricated reciprocating compressor on an 80-gallon vertical ASME-certified tank, delivering 25.6 SCFM at 175 PSI on 208–230V single-phase with pump speed 570 RPM. Motor speed 1,750 RPM; operating range 40°F–104°F; manual drain. Weighs 710 lb. Made in USA. The slow 570 RPM pump speed (vs ~950 RPM in smaller Champion R-Series) reduces wear and heat, extending service intervals. Suited for body shops, fabrication areas, and manufacturing cells needing continuous vertical-footprint industrial air. Champion’s current factory catalog lists the same physical unit as VR7F-8. Priced $4,711–$6,070 from four authorized distributors verified 2026-05-17/21. The unit is rated for 100% duty cycle operation. This model is part of the Champion R-Series (R-30 pump) series. Output: 25.6 SCFM at 175 PSI at 570 RPM pump speed.
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- Catalog
- 1655 units
- Peer class
- 181 · 7.5 HP
- SCFM @ 7.5 HP25.6cfm20median 2457+6.7% vs. median
- Average price$6,070$1,698median $5,117$19k+18.6% vs. median
- CFM per HP3.41cfm/hp2.67median 3.27.65+6.7% vs. median
- Price per CFM$237$/scfm$73median $208$632+13.5% vs. median
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