Industrial Gold · CI · SINGLE-STAGE PISTON

CI521E60V

5 HP · Vertical · electric · oil-lubricated · 1-stage
AVERAGE PRICE
$4,197
1 retailer
Industrial Gold CI521E60V

The Industrial Gold CI521E60V is a 5 HP single-stage oil-lubricated reciprocating compressor on a 60-gallon tank, rated at 17.5 SCFM at 125 PSI maximum on 208–230V single-phase with 50% duty cycle. Part of the CI (Cast Iron) Series from Industrial Gold, designed for single-phase shop use in automotive and light industrial environments. Priced at $4,197 (Compressors Now, verified 2026-05-19). One authorized retail source documented at time of cataloging; Industrial Gold OEM site (industrialgoldllc.com) did not return a matching product page in search. Gaps: pump model designation, weight, sound level, and outlet size not confirmed from available sources. The CI521E60V model code indicates: CI = cast-iron, 521 = pump series, E = electric, 60V = 60-gallon vertical tank. The unit is rated for 50% duty cycle operation. The 60.0-gallon receiver tank is None-mounted. Motor: 5 HP, 208–230V 1-phase.

HP
5
CFM
17.5 @ 125 PSI
Duty
continuous
Tank size
60 gal
Air output per horsepowerAirflow per motor HP
3.50CFM/HP
Poor 2.8Typical 3.15Good 3.5
Isentropic efficiencyClass median · 1-stage piston
58%
Poor <50Good 70Best 92
Price per cubic foot · minuteVerified retailer price
$240$/SCFM
Good $180Typical $211High $260
PUMP & DRIVE
Stages1-stage recip
Cylinder
Pump RPM
Lubricationoil-lubricated
Oil
Sump
Pump life
Pump material
Head material
Intercooler
PERFORMANCE
Catalog CFM17.5 @ 125 PSI
CFM / HP3.50
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
Voltage208-230
Amps
Motor
Motor RPM
Control
Starter
Weight
FormVertical · 60 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

Histograms below: highlighted bar marks this unit’s bucket.

Catalog
1655 units
Peer class
157 · 5 HP
Sizing & pricevs. 157 in class
  • SCFM @ 5 HP17.5cfm
    10median 17.238
    +1.7% vs. median
  • Average price$4,197
    $962median $4,178$17k
    +0.4% vs. median
Efficiency vs. peersvs. 157 in class
  • CFM per HP3.5cfm/hp
    2.08median 3.447.64
    +1.7% vs. median
  • Price per CFM$240$/scfm
    $77median $228$864
    +5.1% vs. median

Price history

Showing the current verified price for each retailer. As the price-tracking worker collects new readings, dots will appear along each line.

$3,987$4,127$4,267$4,407avg $4,197today-10d-20d-30d
compressorsnow.com