What horsepower is the Gardner Denver VR10-12 air compressor?

The Gardner Denver VR10-12 is rated at 10 HP.

How much air does the Gardner Denver VR10-12 produce?

The Gardner Denver VR10-12 delivers 33.8 SCFM at 175 PSI.

What size tank does the Gardner Denver VR10-12 have?

The Gardner Denver VR10-12 has a 120-gallon vertical tank.

Is the Gardner Denver VR10-12 single-stage or two-stage?

The Gardner Denver VR10-12 is a two-stage compressor.

What voltage does the Gardner Denver VR10-12 require?

The Gardner Denver VR10-12 runs on 208-230/460/3/60.

Gardner Denver VR10-12 – 10 HP 120-Gallon Air Compressor

Gardner Denver VR10-12 (sold as Champion VR10-12, a Gardner Denver brand) is a 10 HP two-stage splash-lubricated reciprocating piston compressor delivering 33.8 SCFM at 175 PSI on a 120-gallon vertical tank at 230/460V. Note: the typed data shows 9-gallon tank and 120V which appear to be data errors; retailer listings and specs notes confirm 120-gallon vertical receiver and 230/460V electrical. Max pressure is 175 PSI. Unit weighs 895 lbs. Three-phase electrical service is required. Retail pricing from authorized distributors ranges approximately $6,980 to $7,337. The VR Series is Champion vertical reciprocating line. Confirm exact voltage, tank size, and electrical specifications with an authorized Gardner Denver/Champion distributor before installation.

CFM

33.8 @ 175 PSI

Duty

— continuous

Tank size

120 gal

Air output per horsepowerAirflow per motor HP

3.38CFM/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

$207$/SCFM

Good $180Typical $211High $260

PUMP & DRIVE

Stages2-stage recip

Cylinder—

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Lubricationsplash-lubricated

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PERFORMANCE

Catalog CFM33.8 @ 175 PSI

CFM / HP3.38

Cut-in / out—

Tank fill—

Est. draw8.8 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. $3,151

Maintenance · yearlyEst. $250

Savings with Compressor Controller · yearlyEst. $725–$1,323

ELECTRICAL & FORM

Servicegas

Voltage208-230/460/3/60

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Starter—

Weight895 lb

FormVertical · 120 gal

BUILD & ENVIRONMENT

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ASME tank—

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Where this sits in the catalog

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Catalog: 1708 units
Peer class: 128 · 10 HP

Sizing & pricevs. 128 in class

SCFM @ 10 HP33.8cfm
17median 34.279
-1.2% vs. median
Average price$7,224
$3,400median $7,517$27k
-3.9% vs. median

Efficiency vs. peersvs. 128 in class

CFM per HP3.38cfm/hp
1.72median 3.427.96
-1.2% vs. median
Price per CFM$207$/scfm
$99median $212$474
-2.8% vs. median

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