What horsepower is the FS-Curtis FMLD97 air compressor?

The FS-Curtis FMLD97 is rated at 15 HP.

How much air does the FS-Curtis FMLD97 produce?

The FS-Curtis FMLD97 delivers 49 SCFM at 175 PSI.

What size tank does the FS-Curtis FMLD97 have?

The FS-Curtis FMLD97 has a 120-gallon horizontal tank.

Is the FS-Curtis FMLD97 single-stage or two-stage?

The FS-Curtis FMLD97 is a two-stage compressor.

What voltage does the FS-Curtis FMLD97 require?

The FS-Curtis FMLD97 runs on 230/1.

What is the duty cycle of the FS-Curtis FMLD97?

The FS-Curtis FMLD97 has a 100% duty cycle.

What is the FS-Curtis FMLD97 best for?

The FS-Curtis FMLD97 is best suited for FS-Curtis FMLD97 reciprocating-industrial air compressor for industrial use.

FS-Curtis FMLD97 – 15 HP 120-Gallon 2-Stage Air Compressor

FS-Curtis FMLD97 is a 15-HP rotary-screw air compressor delivering 49.0 CFM at 175 PSI on a 120-gallon vertical receiver tank wired for 230V/1-phase. The Masterline D97 (D97 = 97 CFM displacement class) uses Centro-Ring pressure lubrication delivering pressurized oil to all bearing surfaces for extended service life. 100% cast-iron construction throughout. Driver range: 10-15 HP. Output at 175 PSI: 42.6 SCFM (verified OEM spec). Sold through specialty industrial distributors; list price range ,814-,885 (verified 2026-05-21). Intended for industrial plant-air and general manufacturing applications requiring continuous-duty, high-cycle performance.

CFM

49 @ 175 PSI

Duty

100% continuous

Tank size

120 gal

Air output per horsepowerAirflow per motor HP

3.27CFM/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

$119$/SCFM

Good $180Typical $211High $260

PUMP & DRIVE

Stages2-stage recip

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PERFORMANCE

Catalog CFM49 @ 175 PSI

CFM / HP3.27

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Est. draw13.2 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. $4,727

Maintenance · yearlyEst. $375

Savings with Compressor Controller · yearlyEst. $1,087–$1,985

ELECTRICAL & FORM

Serviceelectric

Voltage230/1

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Weight480 lb

FormHorizontal · 120 gal

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Where this sits in the catalog

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Catalog: 1708 units
Peer class: 83 · 15 HP

Sizing & pricevs. 83 in class

SCFM @ 15 HP49cfm
17median 51111
-3.9% vs. median
Average price$6,772
$4,621median $9,591$25k
-29.4% vs. median

Efficiency vs. peersvs. 83 in class

CFM per HP3.27cfm/hp
1.15median 3.47.44
-3.9% vs. median
Price per CFM$119$/scfm
$96median $188$443
-36.9% vs. median

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