Gardner Denver · HR · TWO-STAGE PISTON

HR5D-12

5 HP · Horizontal · electric · splash-lubricated · 2-stage
AVERAGE PRICE
$9,992
2 retailers · in stock

Gardner Denver HR5D-12 is a 5 HP rotary screw air compressor delivering 34 SCFM at 175 PSI on a 9-gallon integrated receiver tank, wired for 230V. The rotary screw design provides 100% duty cycle continuous operation — unlike reciprocating piston units that require cooling cycles — making it well-suited for production lines, machine shops, and facilities needing uninterrupted air supply. At 34 CFM from a 5 HP motor, the HR5D-12 achieves high volumetric efficiency in a compact footprint. The 9-gallon integrated tank minimizes installation space. Gardner Denver is a major industrial brand with authorized service through the Gardner Denver dealer network. Key gaps: OEM datasheet URL not retrieved; decibel rating, weight, and exact dimensions not in catalog record.

HP
5
CFM
34 @ 175 PSI
Duty
— continuous
Tank size
120 gal
Air output per horsepowerAirflow per motor HP
6.80CFM/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
$282$/SCFM
Good $180Typical $211High $260
PUMP & DRIVE
Stages2-stage recip
Cylinder—
Pump RPM—
Lubricationsplash-lubricated
Oil—
Sump—
Pump life—
Pump material—
Head material—
Intercooler—
PERFORMANCE
Catalog CFM34 @ 175 PSI
CFM / HP6.80
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
Amps—
Motor—
Motor RPM—
Control—
Starter—
Weight980 lb
FormHorizontal · 120 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
1708 units
Peer class
160 · 5 HP
Sizing & pricevs. 160 in class
  • SCFM @ 5 HP34cfm
    10median 17.238
    +97.7% vs. median
  • Average price$9,992
    $962median $4,182$17k
    +138.9% vs. median
Efficiency vs. peersvs. 160 in class
  • CFM per HP6.8cfm/hp
    2.08median 3.447.64
    +97.7% vs. median
  • Price per CFM$282$/scfm
    $82median $235$864
    +19.8% vs. median

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$9,568$9,723$9,877$10,032avg $9,861today-10d-20d-30d
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