Saylor-Beall · VT · TWO-STAGE PISTON

VT-730-120-460/3-Str

3 HP · electric · splash · 2-stage
AVERAGE PRICE
$4,451
1 retailer
Saylor-Beall VT-730-120-460/3-Str

The Saylor-Beall VT-730-120-460/3-Str is a 3 HP two-stage splash-lubricated reciprocating air compressor from the VT Series, delivering 11.1 CFM at 175 PSI maximum on 230 V power, priced at $4,451. The splash-lubricated two-stage cast-iron pump suits general industrial and automotive shop duty. The VT-730 platform uses cast-iron cylinder construction for industrial duty. Tank capacity is 60 gallons. Key gaps: three-phase configuration details, weight, noise level (dB), and OEM datasheet URL are not confirmed in current records.

HP
3
CFM
11.1 @ 175 PSI
Duty
continuous
Tank size
120 gal
Air output per horsepowerAirflow per motor HP
3.70CFM/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
$401$/SCFM
Good $180Typical $211High $260
PUMP & DRIVE
Stages2-stage recip
Cylinder
Pump RPM
Lubricationsplash
Oil
Sump
Pump life
Pump material
Head material
Intercooler
PERFORMANCE
Catalog CFM11.1 @ 175 PSI
CFM / HP3.70
Cut-in / out
Tank fill
Est. draw2.6 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. $945
Maintenance · yearlyEst. $80
Savings with Compressor Controller · yearlyEst. $217–$397
ELECTRICAL & FORM
Serviceelectric
Voltage460/3
Amps
Motor
Motor RPM
Control
Starter
Weight784 lb
Form— · 120 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

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Catalog
1655 units
Peer class
40 · 3 HP
Sizing & pricevs. 40 in class
  • SCFM @ 3 HP11.1cfm
    7median 9.621
    +15.6% vs. median
  • Average price$4,451
    $1,175median $4,216$10k
    +5.6% vs. median
Efficiency vs. peersvs. 40 in class
  • CFM per HP3.7cfm/hp
    2.33median 3.47.27
    +8.8% vs. median
  • Price per CFM$401$/scfm
    $103median $399$883
    +0.4% vs. median

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$4,228$4,377$4,525$4,674avg $4,451today-10d-20d-30d
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