FS-Curtis · CT · TWO-STAGE PISTON

FCT05C55V6X-A2L1XX

5 HP · Vertical · electric · splash · 2-stage
AVERAGE PRICE
$2,613
2 retailers · in stock
FS-Curtis FCT05C55V6X-A2L1XX

FS-Curtis FCT05C55V6X-A2L1XX is a 5 HP two-stage vertical reciprocating air compressor from the CT Series, delivering 15.9 SCFM at 175 PSI on a 60-gallon vertical ASME tank, wired for 230V single-phase. The simplex cast-iron pump is splash-lubricated and includes built-in thermal overload protection — no magnetic starter required. At 475 lbs, it fits a compact shop footprint. Suited for automotive service bays, fabrication shops, and production lines requiring reliable continuous two-stage piston air. The CT Series is FS-Curtis’s commercial-grade reciprocating line. Cut-in/cut-out: standard 135/175 PSI. Confirm final SCFM rating against the FS-Curtis CT Series datasheet.

HP
5
CFM
15.9 @ 175 PSI
Duty
continuous
Tank size
60 gal
Air output per horsepowerAirflow per motor HP
3.18CFM/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
$164$/SCFM
Good $180Typical $211High $260
PUMP & DRIVE
Stages2-stage recip
Cylindertwo-stage cast iron (2-cylinder)
Pump RPM819 rpm
Lubricationsplash
Oil
Sump
Pump life
Pump material
Head material
Intercooler
PERFORMANCE
Catalog CFM15.9 @ 175 PSI
CFM / HP3.18
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
Voltage230/1
Amps
Motor
Motor RPM
Control
Starterthermal overload (no magnetic starter required)
Weight475 lb
FormVertical · 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
157 · 5 HP
Sizing & pricevs. 157 in class
  • SCFM @ 5 HP15.9cfm
    10median 17.238
    -7.6% vs. median
  • Average price$2,613
    $962median $4,178$17k
    -37.5% vs. median
Efficiency vs. peersvs. 157 in class
  • CFM per HP3.18cfm/hp
    2.08median 3.447.64
    -7.6% vs. median
  • Price per CFM$208$/scfm
    $77median $228$864
    -8.9% vs. median

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