What horsepower is the Industrial Gold DCI523E120H-P air compressor?

The Industrial Gold DCI523E120H-P is rated at 5 HP.

How much air does the Industrial Gold DCI523E120H-P produce?

The Industrial Gold DCI523E120H-P delivers 34 SCFM.

What is the maximum pressure of the Industrial Gold DCI523E120H-P?

The Industrial Gold DCI523E120H-P has a maximum operating pressure of 175 PSI.

What size tank does the Industrial Gold DCI523E120H-P have?

The Industrial Gold DCI523E120H-P has a 120-gallon horizontal tank.

Is the Industrial Gold DCI523E120H-P single-stage or two-stage?

The Industrial Gold DCI523E120H-P is a two-stage compressor.

What voltage does the Industrial Gold DCI523E120H-P require?

The Industrial Gold DCI523E120H-P runs on 208-230/460.

Is the Industrial Gold DCI523E120H-P oil-free or oil-lubricated?

The Industrial Gold DCI523E120H-P is oil-lubricated.

What is the Industrial Gold DCI523E120H-P best for?

The Industrial Gold DCI523E120H-P is best suited for Light industrial and body shop applications with 5 HP duplex cast-iron continuous supply.

Industrial Gold DCI523E120H-P

Industrial Gold DCI523E120H-P is a 5 HP oil-lubricated reciprocating simplex air compressor delivering 34 SCFM on a 120-gallon tank, wired for 208–230/460V (three-phase capable). The DCI series is built for direct-coupled industrial applications; “523” encodes a 5 HP, 23-CFM-class pump; “E” is electric drive; “120H” is 120-gallon horizontal tank; “P” denotes a premium package configuration. Priced at $11,958 with pricing verified May 2026. Key specs: 5 HP, 34 SCFM, 120-gallon tank, 208–230/460V, oil-lubricated, simplex. PSI rating, stages, weight, and OEM datasheet are pending primary source confirmation. Applications include body shops, production tool air, and light assembly lines with continuous low-flow demand.

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

$352$/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 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

Voltage208-230/460

Amps—

Motor—

Motor RPM—

Control—

Starter—

Weight—

FormHorizontal · 120 gal

BUILD & ENVIRONMENT

Air outlet—

Drain—

Drain outlet—

ASME tank—

Made in USA—

Noise—

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Warranty—

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 HP34cfm
10median 17.238
+97.7% vs. median
Average price$11,958
$962median $4,178$17k
+186.2% vs. median

Efficiency vs. peersvs. 157 in class

CFM per HP6.8cfm/hp
2.08median 3.447.64
+97.7% vs. median
Price per CFM$352$/scfm
$77median $228$864
+54.1% vs. median

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