What horsepower is the Champion VRV5 air compressor?

The Champion VRV5 is rated at 5 HP.

How much air does the Champion VRV5 produce?

The Champion VRV5 delivers 16.5 SCFM at 175 PSI.

What size tank does the Champion VRV5 have?

The Champion VRV5 has a 80-gallon tank.

Is the Champion VRV5 single-stage or two-stage?

The Champion VRV5 is a single-stage compressor.

Champion VRV5 – 5 HP 80-Gallon 1-Stage Air Compressor

The Champion VRV5 is a 5.00 HP 1-stage reciprocating piston air compressor delivering 16.50 SCFM @ 175 PSI on a 80.0-gallon tank, wired for 230. The unit is oil free-lubricated, in a simplex configuration. Suited to automotive service bays, small fabrication shops, and light contractor air demand. Listed at approximately $3,975. OEM datasheet needed for duty cycle rating.

CFM

16.5 @ 175 PSI

Duty

— continuous

Tank size

80 gal

Air output per horsepowerAirflow per motor HP

3.30CFM/HP

Poor 2.8Typical 3.15Good 3.5

Isentropic efficiencyClass median · 1-stage piston

58%

Poor <50Good 70Best 92

Price per cubic foot · minuteVerified retailer price

$183$/SCFM

Good $180Typical $211High $260

PUMP & DRIVE

Stages1-stage recip

Cylinder—

Pump RPM805 rpm

Lubricationoil-free

Oil—

Sump—

Pump life—

Pump material—

Head material—

Intercooler—

PERFORMANCE

Catalog CFM16.5 @ 175 PSI

CFM / HP3.30

Cut-in / out—

Tank fill—

Est. draw4.4 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. $1,576

Maintenance · yearlyEst. $125

Savings with Compressor Controller · yearlyEst. $362–$662

ELECTRICAL & FORM

Serviceelectric

Voltage230

Amps—

Motor—

Motor RPM1800 rpm

Control—

Starter—

Weight560 lb

Form— · 80 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: 1708 units
Peer class: 160 · 5 HP

Sizing & pricevs. 160 in class

SCFM @ 5 HP16.5cfm
10median 17.238
-4.1% vs. median
Average price$3,560
$962median $4,182$17k
-14.9% vs. median

Efficiency vs. peersvs. 160 in class

CFM per HP3.3cfm/hp
2.08median 3.447.64
-4.1% vs. median
Price per CFM$219$/scfm
$82median $235$864
-6.9% vs. median

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