What horsepower is the Gardner Denver VRV5-8 air compressor?

The Gardner Denver VRV5-8 is rated at 5 HP.

How much air does the Gardner Denver VRV5-8 produce?

The Gardner Denver VRV5-8 delivers 16.5 SCFM at 175 PSI.

What size tank does the Gardner Denver VRV5-8 have?

The Gardner Denver VRV5-8 has a 80-gallon vertical tank.

Is the Gardner Denver VRV5-8 single-stage or two-stage?

The Gardner Denver VRV5-8 is a two-stage compressor.

What voltage does the Gardner Denver VRV5-8 require?

The Gardner Denver VRV5-8 runs on 230.

Is the Gardner Denver VRV5-8 oil-free or oil-lubricated?

The Gardner Denver VRV5-8 is oil-lubricated.

Gardner Denver VRV5-8 – 5 HP 80-Gal 2-Stage Air Compressor

Gardner Denver VRV5-8 is a 5 HP two-stage reciprocating industrial air compressor from the VRV Series delivering 80 SCFM at 125 PSI on an 80-gallon vertical ASME tank, rated to 175 PSI maximum. Oil-lubricated cast-iron pump, 230V single-phase, 560 lbs. Verified list price $3,620. The VRV Series vertical configuration suits shops prioritizing floor-space efficiency. Remaining gaps: duty cycle and RPM not confirmed; SCFM rating should be verified against OEM datasheet as 80 SCFM at 5 HP may warrant verification; OEM datasheet URL not confirmed.

CFM

16.5 @ 175 PSI

Duty

— continuous

Tank size

80 gal

Air output per horsepowerAirflow per motor HP

3.30CFM/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

$183$/SCFM

Good $180Typical $211High $260

PUMP & DRIVE

Stages2-stage recip

Cylinder—

Pump RPM—

Lubricationoil-lubricated

Oil—

Sump—

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Head material—

Intercooler—

PERFORMANCE

Catalog CFM16.5 @ 175 PSI

CFM / HP3.30

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—

Weight560 lb

FormVertical · 80 gal

BUILD & ENVIRONMENT

Air outlet—

Drain—

Drain outlet—

ASME tank—

Made in USA—

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Where this sits in the catalog

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Catalog: 1655 units
Peer class: 157 · 5 HP

Sizing & pricevs. 157 in class

SCFM @ 5 HP16.5cfm
10median 17.238
-4.1% vs. median
Average price$3,382
$962median $4,178$17k
-19.1% vs. median

Efficiency vs. peersvs. 157 in class

CFM per HP3.3cfm/hp
2.08median 3.447.64
-4.1% vs. median
Price per CFM$227$/scfm
$77median $228$864
-0.4% vs. median

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