FS-Curtis FCT05C55V8X-A2L1H1 (CT5 platform) is a 5 HP two-stage reciprocating air compressor delivering 15.9 SCFM at 175 PSI maximum on an 80-gallon vertical ASME tank, wired 230V single-phase, weighing 515 lb. Cast-iron pump with splash lubrication; 3550 RPM motor includes built-in thermal overloads eliminating the need for a separate magnetic starter. The CT5 is FS-Curtis’s 5 HP reciprocating workhorse for shop and light industrial use. Verified retail pricing approximately $3,508 from 3 authorized distributors. Key specs: HP: 5; SCFM at 175 PSI: 15.9; max PSI: 175; tank: 80 gal vertical ASME; stages: 2; lubrication: splash; voltage: 230/1; weight: 515 lb; motor RPM: 3550. Applications: auto body repair, fabrication, woodworking shops, and multi-tool supply requiring 175 PSI continuous.
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- Catalog
- 1655 units
- Peer class
- 157 · 5 HP
- SCFM @ 5 HP15.9cfm10median 17.238-7.6% vs. median
- Average price$2,789$962median $4,178$17k-33.3% vs. median
- CFM per HP3.18cfm/hp2.08median 3.447.64-7.6% vs. median
- Price per CFM$221$/scfm$77median $228$864-3.3% vs. median
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