What horsepower is the FS-Curtis FCA10E71H1S air compressor?

The FS-Curtis FCA10E71H1S is rated at 10 HP.

How much air does the FS-Curtis FCA10E71H1S produce?

The FS-Curtis FCA10E71H1S delivers 34.2 SCFM at 175 PSI.

What size tank does the FS-Curtis FCA10E71H1S have?

The FS-Curtis FCA10E71H1S has a 120-gallon horizontal tank.

Is the FS-Curtis FCA10E71H1S single-stage or two-stage?

The FS-Curtis FCA10E71H1S is a two-stage compressor.

What voltage does the FS-Curtis FCA10E71H1S require?

The FS-Curtis FCA10E71H1S runs on 230/1.

What is the duty cycle of the FS-Curtis FCA10E71H1S?

The FS-Curtis FCA10E71H1S has a 100% duty cycle.

What is the FS-Curtis FCA10E71H1S best for?

The FS-Curtis FCA10E71H1S is best suited for Compressed air supply for industrial plants, fabrication, and automotive service.

FS-Curtis FCA10E71H1S – 10 HP 120-Gal 2-Stage Air Compressor

FS-Curtis FCA10E71H1S is a 10 HP two-stage reciprocating industrial air compressor delivering 34.2 SCFM at 175 PSI on a 120-gallon horizontal tank, wired for 230V single-phase. The FCA series features cast-iron cylinder construction with splash lubrication, a simplex configuration weighing 940 lbs, rated for intermittent-duty industrial applications including automotive bays, fabrication shops, and contractor use. Two-stage compression achieves 175 PSI maximum working pressure, suited for air tools, sandblasting, and spray painting. Priced at approximately $6,384. Gaps: no official duty cycle rating; no OEM datasheet URL confirmed.

CFM

34.2 @ 175 PSI

Duty

100% continuous

Tank size

120 gal

Air output per horsepowerAirflow per motor HP

3.42CFM/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

$187$/SCFM

Good $180Typical $211High $260

PUMP & DRIVE

Stages2-stage recip

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Lubricationsplash

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PERFORMANCE

Catalog CFM34.2 @ 175 PSI

CFM / HP3.42

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Est. draw8.8 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. $3,151

Maintenance · yearlyEst. $250

Savings with Compressor Controller · yearlyEst. $725–$1,323

ELECTRICAL & FORM

Serviceelectric

Voltage230/1

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Weight940 lb

FormHorizontal · 120 gal

BUILD & ENVIRONMENT

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Where this sits in the catalog

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Catalog: 1655 units
Peer class: 127 · 10 HP

Sizing & pricevs. 127 in class

SCFM @ 10 HP34.2cfm
17median 34.279
0% vs. median
Average price$6,384
$3,555median $7,494$27k
-14.8% vs. median

Efficiency vs. peersvs. 127 in class

CFM per HP3.42cfm/hp
1.72median 3.427.96
0% vs. median
Price per CFM$187$/scfm
$103median $210$517
-11.4% vs. median

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