FS-Curtis · TWO-STAGE PISTON

FE57AB

7.50 HP · Horizontal · electric · splash · 2-stage
AVERAGE PRICE
$1,799
1 retailer
FS-Curtis FE57AB

FS-Curtis FE57AB is a 7.5 HP two-stage oil-splash-lubricated reciprocating piston compressor delivering 23.2 SCFM at 175 PSI on an 80-gallon horizontal tank, wired for 230V single-phase. Weighing 134 lbs, the FE57AB is among the most affordable FS-Curtis industrial reciprocating units, priced at approximately $1,799. Part of the FE series, it is designed for shop air and production pneumatic tools requiring 175 PSI output in a space-efficient 80-gallon horizontal package. Gaps: OEM datasheet URL not confirmed; duty cycle not listed.

HP
7.50
CFM
23.2 @ 175 PSI
Duty
continuous
Tank size
80 gal
Air output per horsepowerAirflow per motor HP
3.09CFM/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
$73$/SCFM
Good $180Typical $211High $260
PUMP & DRIVE
Stages2-stage recip
Cylinder
Pump RPM800-1250 rpm
Lubricationsplash
Oil
Sump
Pump life
Pump material
Head material
Intercooler
PERFORMANCE
Catalog CFM23.2 @ 175 PSI
CFM / HP3.09
Cut-in / out
Tank fill
Est. draw6.6 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. $2,363
Maintenance · yearlyEst. $188
Savings with Compressor Controller · yearlyEst. $544–$993
ELECTRICAL & FORM
Serviceelectric
Voltage230/1
Amps
Motor
Motor RPM
Control
Starter
Weight134 lb
FormHorizontal · 80 gal
BUILD & ENVIRONMENT
Air outlet
Drain
Drain outlet
ASME tank
Made in USA
Noise
Op. temp
Dimensions
Ship weight
Warranty

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Catalog
1655 units
Peer class
181 · 7.5 HP
Sizing & pricevs. 181 in class
  • SCFM @ 7.5 HP23.2cfm
    20median 2457
    -3.3% vs. median
  • Average price$1,799
    $1,698median $5,082$19k
    -64.6% vs. median
Efficiency vs. peersvs. 181 in class
  • CFM per HP3.09cfm/hp
    2.67median 3.27.65
    -3.3% vs. median
  • Price per CFM$73$/scfm
    $73median $208$632
    -65% vs. median

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$1,690$1,729$1,768$1,807avg $1,749today-10d-20d-30d
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