Champion VR7-8S-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 “S” suffix denotes a magnetic starter variant of the VR7-8-175 base model; both share the same splash-lubricated two-stage cast-iron pump rated to 175 PSI maximum. Suitable for fabrication shops, automotive service bays, and light production cells. Key specs: 7.5 HP, 25.8 SCFM @ 175 PSI, 80-gallon vertical tank, 230/1 power, splash-lubricated two-stage pump, priced at $6,590. The “8” designates pump head size; “175” confirms rated pressure. CFM output and weight are pending OEM datasheet confirmation. Applications include air-powered tools, sandblasting, and spray finishing at light 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$6,590$1,698median $5,117$19k+28.8% vs. median
- CFM per HP3.44cfm/hp2.67median 3.27.65+7.5% vs. median
- Price per CFM$255$/scfm$69median $211$632+20.6% vs. median
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