Champion · VRV · TWO-STAGE PISTON

VRV15F-12

15 HP · Vertical · electric · splash · 2-stage
AVERAGE PRICE
$6,329
1 retailer
Champion VRV15F-12

Champion VRV15F-12 is a 15 HP two-stage reciprocating industrial air compressor delivering 48.7 SCFM @ 175 PSI on a 120-gallon vertical tank, three-phase (208-230/460V), splash-lubricated. The VRV series is Champion’s vertical-tank reciprocating line; the 15F designation identifies the 15 HP frame (R-30 pump at 1034 RPM) and the 12 suffix the 120-gallon receiver. Two-stage simplex construction with cast-iron cylinders targets demanding shop and industrial production environments. Key specifications: 15 HP motor, 48.7 SCFM at 175 PSI, 120-gallon vertical receiver, 208-230/460V three-phase, two-stage, splash lubrication, R-30 pump. Pricing at approximately $10,368 in the limited-retail industrial tier. Gaps: duty cycle, weight, and OEM datasheet URL not confirmed.

HP
15
CFM
48.7 @ 175 PSI
Duty
continuous
Tank size
120 gal
Air output per horsepowerAirflow per motor HP
3.25CFM/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
$130$/SCFM
Good $180Typical $211High $260
PUMP & DRIVE
Stages2-stage recip
Cylinder
Pump RPM1034 rpm
Lubricationsplash
Oil
Sump
Pump life
Pump material
Head material
Intercooler
PERFORMANCE
Catalog CFM48.7 @ 175 PSI
CFM / HP3.25
Cut-in / out
Tank fill
Est. draw13.2 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. $4,727
Maintenance · yearlyEst. $375
Savings with Compressor Controller · yearlyEst. $1,087–$1,985
ELECTRICAL & FORM
Serviceelectric
Voltage208-230/460/3
Amps
Motor
Motor RPM1800 rpm
Control
Starter
Weight1017 lb
FormVertical · 120 gal
BUILD & ENVIRONMENT
Air outlet
Drain
Drain outlet
ASME tank
Made in USA
Noise
Op. temp
Dimensions
Ship weight
Warranty

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Catalog
1655 units
Peer class
83 · 15 HP
Sizing & pricevs. 83 in class
  • SCFM @ 15 HP48.7cfm
    17median 51111
    -4.5% vs. median
  • Average price$6,329
    $4,621median $9,585$25k
    -34% vs. median
Efficiency vs. peersvs. 83 in class
  • CFM per HP3.25cfm/hp
    1.15median 3.47.44
    -4.5% vs. median
  • Price per CFM$130$/scfm
    $96median $190$443
    -31.7% vs. median

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