What horsepower is the NorthStar 5899617 air compressor?

The NorthStar 5899617 is rated at 10 HP.

How much air does the NorthStar 5899617 produce?

The NorthStar 5899617 delivers 38 SCFM at 90 PSI.

What is the maximum pressure of the NorthStar 5899617?

The NorthStar 5899617 has a maximum operating pressure of 175 PSI.

What size tank does the NorthStar 5899617 have?

The NorthStar 5899617 has a 80-gallon vertical tank.

Is the NorthStar 5899617 single-stage or two-stage?

The NorthStar 5899617 is a two-stage compressor.

What voltage does the NorthStar 5899617 require?

The NorthStar 5899617 runs on 230V.

What is the NorthStar 5899617 best for?

The NorthStar 5899617 is best suited for Heavy-duty two-stage stationary shop compressor for professional automotive, sandblasting, and high-demand industrial tools..

NorthStar 5899617 – 10 HP 80-Gallon 2-Stage Air Compressor

NorthStar 5899617 is a 10 HP two-stage industrial reciprocating piston compressor delivering 38 SCFM at 90 PSI on an 80-gallon vertical ASME-coded tank, running 240V single-phase at 100% continuous duty. The cast-iron four-cylinder splash-lube pump spins at 600 RPM for extended service life; the patented Quiet Armor five-stage air intake noise reduction system differentiates this unit from standard piston compressors. Shipping weight is 420 lbs. Belt-drive with electronic timed auto-drain (115V). Pump oil capacity 33.8 oz. Motor: 1,740 RPM, 1.1 service factor. Auto-drain included factory-installed. Design life 50,000 hours. Available exclusively through Northern Tool + Equipment. ASME tank rated to 225 PSI. Operating range 40°F–104°F.

CFM

38 @ 90 PSI

Duty

— continuous

Tank size

80 gal

Air output per horsepowerAirflow per motor HP

3.80CFM/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

$111$/SCFM

Good $180Typical $211High $260

PUMP & DRIVE

Stages2-stage recip

Cylinder—

Pump RPM—

Lubrication—

Oil—

Sump33.8 oz

Pump life—

Pump materialSolid cast iron

Head material—

Intercoolerfinned-tube between-stage

PERFORMANCE

Catalog CFM38 @ 90 PSI

CFM / HP3.80

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

Service230V 1-Ph

Voltage230V

Amps—

Motor—

Motor RPM1740 rpm

Control—

Starter—

Weight—

FormVertical · 80 gal · 225 PSI tank rating

BUILD & ENVIRONMENT

Air outlet1/2 in NPT

DrainManual ball valve standard

Drain outlet—

ASME tankYes

Made in USAYes

Noise—

Op. temp40–104 °F

Dimensions—

Ship weight—

Warranty—

Where this sits in the catalog

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Catalog: 1655 units
Peer class: 127 · 10 HP

Sizing & pricevs. 127 in class

SCFM @ 10 HP38cfm
17median 34.279
+11.1% vs. median
Average price$4,200
$3,555median $7,494$27k
-44% vs. median

Efficiency vs. peersvs. 127 in class

CFM per HP3.8cfm/hp
1.72median 3.427.96
+11.1% vs. median
Price per CFM$124$/scfm
$103median $210$517
-41.3% vs. median

Where this is sold

Northern Tool
Verified 2 months ago
$4,200
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