What horsepower is the Quincy 553D80VCA46M air compressor?

The Quincy 553D80VCA46M is rated at 5 HP.

How much air does the Quincy 553D80VCA46M produce?

The Quincy 553D80VCA46M delivers 17.2 SCFM at 175 PSI.

What size tank does the Quincy 553D80VCA46M have?

The Quincy 553D80VCA46M has a 80-gallon vertical tank.

Is the Quincy 553D80VCA46M single-stage or two-stage?

The Quincy 553D80VCA46M is a two-stage compressor.

What voltage does the Quincy 553D80VCA46M require?

The Quincy 553D80VCA46M runs on 460.

Is the Quincy 553D80VCA46M oil-free or oil-lubricated?

The Quincy 553D80VCA46M is oil-lubricated.

What is the duty cycle of the Quincy 553D80VCA46M?

The Quincy 553D80VCA46M has a 100% duty cycle.

Quincy 2020040743 – 5 HP 80-Gallon 2-Stage Air Compressor

Quincy 553D80VCA46M (MPN 2020040743) is a 5 HP two-stage pressure-lubricated reciprocating piston air compressor from the QP MAX 400 Series delivering 17.2 SCFM at 175 PSI on an 80-gallon vertical tank, wired for 460V three-phase. Rated for 100% duty cycle; ASME tank; 680 lbs. The MPN 2020040743 is the Quincy part number for this model; the canonical model number is 553D80VCA46M. Priced at approximately USD 6465 (Mechanic Superstore, May 2026). Known gaps: primary-source OEM datasheet URL and noise level not confirmed.

CFM

17.2 @ 175 PSI

Duty

100% continuous

Tank size

80 gal

Air output per horsepowerAirflow per motor HP

3.44CFM/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

$362$/SCFM

Good $180Typical $211High $260

PUMP & DRIVE

Stages2-stage recip

Cylinder—

Pump RPM942 rpm

Lubricationoil-lubricated

Oil—

Sump—

Pump life60,000 hrs

Pump material—

Head material—

Intercooler—

PERFORMANCE

Catalog CFM17.2 @ 175 PSI

CFM / HP3.44

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

Voltage460

Amps—

Motor—

Motor RPM—

Control—

Starter—

Weight680 lb

FormVertical · 80 gal

BUILD & ENVIRONMENT

Air outlet—

Drain—

Drain outlet—

ASME tankYes

Made in USAYes

Noise—

Op. temp—

Dimensions—

Ship weight—

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 HP17.2cfm
10median 17.238
0% vs. median
Average price$6,225
$962median $4,178$17k
+49% vs. median

Efficiency vs. peersvs. 157 in class

CFM per HP3.44cfm/hp
2.08median 3.447.64
0% vs. median
Price per CFM$362$/scfm
$77median $228$864
+58.6% vs. median

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