Champion · VRV · TWO-STAGE PISTON

VRV3-6-460V/3Ph

3 HP · electric · oil-lubricated · 2-stage
AVERAGE PRICE
$3,070
1 retailer
Champion VRV3-6-460V/3Ph

Champion VRV3-6-460V/3Ph is a 3 HP two-stage reciprocating industrial air compressor delivering 8.2 SCFM @ 175 PSI on a 60-gallon tank, wired for 460V 3-phase, pressure-lubricated. Unit weight is 509 lbs. Retail price is approximately $3,070. The VRV series targets three-phase powered industrial environments including manufacturing cells and auto-service shops where 460V supply is standard. Two-stage cast-iron piston design provides durability at sustained duty. Gaps: OEM datasheet URL not confirmed from primary source, tank orientation not recorded, dB noise rating unavailable.

HP
3
CFM
8.2 @ 175 PSI
Duty
continuous
Tank size
60 gal
Air output per horsepowerAirflow per motor HP
2.73CFM/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
$374$/SCFM
Good $180Typical $211High $260
PUMP & DRIVE
Stages2-stage recip
Cylindertwo-stage cast iron
Pump RPM
Lubricationoil-lubricated
Oil
Sump
Pump life
Pump material
Head material
Intercooler
PERFORMANCE
Catalog CFM8.2 @ 175 PSI
CFM / HP2.73
Cut-in / out
Tank fill
Est. draw2.6 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. $945
Maintenance · yearlyEst. $80
Savings with Compressor Controller · yearlyEst. $217–$397
ELECTRICAL & FORM
Serviceelectric
Voltage460
Amps
Motor
Motor RPM
Control
Starter
Weight509 lb
Form— · 60 gal
BUILD & ENVIRONMENT
Air outlet
Drain
Drain outlet
ASME tank
Made in USA
Noise
Op. temp
Dimensions
Ship weight
Warranty

Where this sits in the catalog

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Catalog
1655 units
Peer class
40 · 3 HP
Sizing & pricevs. 40 in class
  • SCFM @ 3 HP8.2cfm
    7median 9.621
    -14.6% vs. median
  • Average price$3,070
    $1,175median $4,216$10k
    -27.2% vs. median
Efficiency vs. peersvs. 40 in class
  • CFM per HP2.73cfm/hp
    2.33median 3.47.27
    -19.6% vs. median
  • Price per CFM$374$/scfm
    $103median $395$883
    -5.3% vs. median

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$2,917$3,019$3,121$3,224avg $3,070today-10d-20d-30d
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