What horsepower is the Champion VR7F-8 air compressor?

The Champion VR7F-8 is rated at 7.5 HP.

How much air does the Champion VR7F-8 produce?

The Champion VR7F-8 delivers 22.3 SCFM at 175 PSI.

What size tank does the Champion VR7F-8 have?

The Champion VR7F-8 has a 80-gallon vertical tank.

Is the Champion VR7F-8 single-stage or two-stage?

The Champion VR7F-8 is a two-stage compressor.

What voltage does the Champion VR7F-8 require?

The Champion VR7F-8 runs on 208-230V/1-phase.

What is the Champion VR7F-8 best for?

The Champion VR7F-8 is best suited for industrial.

Champion VR7F-8 – 7.5 HP 80-Gallon 2-Stage Air Compressor

Champion VR7F-8 is a 7.5 HP two-stage reciprocating air compressor delivering 22.3 SCFM at 175 PSI on an 80-gallon vertical ASME tank, wired for 208-230V/1-phase. Built on Champion’s R-15B Advantage Series cast-iron pump at 1,750 RPM with splash lubrication and finned-tube intercooling between stages. Rated 100% duty cycle for continuous industrial service. Unit weight 630 lbs; 1/2-in NPT air outlet; manual ball-valve tank drain. Made in USA. List price ranges from $4,428 to $5,060 depending on retailer. Key specs: 7.5 HP, 22.3 SCFM @ 175 PSI, 80-gal vertical ASME, 208-230V/1-phase, R-15B pump, splash-lubed, 100% duty, 630 lbs.

7.50

CFM

22.3 @ 175 PSI

Duty

— continuous

Tank size

80 gal

Air output per horsepowerAirflow per motor HP

2.97CFM/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

$212$/SCFM

Good $180Typical $211High $260

PUMP & DRIVE

Stages2-stage recip

Cylinder—

Pump RPM—

Lubricationsplash

Oil—

Sump—

Pump life—

Pump material—

Head material—

Intercoolerfinned-tube between-stage

PERFORMANCE

Catalog CFM22.3 @ 175 PSI

CFM / HP2.97

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

Voltage208-230V/1-phase

Amps—

Motor—

Motor RPM1750 rpm

Control—

Starter—

Weight630 lb

FormVertical · 80 gal · 225 PSI tank rating

BUILD & ENVIRONMENT

Air outlet1/2 in NPT

DrainManual ball valve standard

Drain outlet—

ASME tankYes

Made in USAYes

Noise—

Op. temp40–104 °F

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 HP22.3cfm
20median 2457
-7.1% vs. median
Average price$4,816
$1,698median $5,117$19k
-5.9% vs. median

Efficiency vs. peersvs. 181 in class

CFM per HP2.97cfm/hp
2.67median 3.27.65
-7.1% vs. median
Price per CFM$220$/scfm
$73median $208$632
+5.4% vs. median

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