Saylor-Beall · VT · TWO-STAGE PISTON

VT-735-80-230/1

5 HP · electric · splash-lubricated · 2-stage
AVERAGE PRICE
$4,303
1 retailer
Saylor-Beall VT-735-80-230/1

Saylor-Beall VT-735-80-230/1 is a 5 HP two-stage reciprocating industrial air compressor from the 700-Series delivering 17.30 SCFM at 175 PSI maximum pressure on an 80-gallon vertical ASME tank (VT suffix, 80-gallon suffix). Splash-lubricated cast-iron pump, wired for 230V single-phase (230/1 suffix). Verified list price $4,303. The VT-735 vertical configuration is suited for shops and service bays where ceiling height allows vertical placement and floor space is at a premium. Remaining gaps: duty cycle rating, weight, and RPM not published; OEM datasheet URL not confirmed.

HP
5
CFM
17.3 @ 175 PSI
Duty
— continuous
Tank size
80 gal
Air output per horsepowerAirflow per motor HP
3.46CFM/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
$249$/SCFM
Good $180Typical $211High $260
PUMP & DRIVE
Stages2-stage recip
Cylinder—
Pump RPM—
Lubricationsplash-lubricated
Oil—
Sump—
Pump life—
Pump material—
Head material—
Intercooler—
PERFORMANCE
Catalog CFM17.3 @ 175 PSI
CFM / HP3.46
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
Voltage230/1
Amps—
Motor—
Motor RPM—
Control—
Starter—
Weight612 lb
Form— · 80 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
157 · 5 HP
Sizing & pricevs. 157 in class
  • SCFM @ 5 HP17.3cfm
    10median 17.238
    +0.6% vs. median
  • Average price$4,303
    $962median $4,197$20k
    +2.5% vs. median
Efficiency vs. peersvs. 157 in class
  • CFM per HP3.46cfm/hp
    2.08median 3.447.64
    +0.6% vs. median
  • Price per CFM$249$/scfm
    $77median $239$1,039
    +3.7% vs. median

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$4,088$4,231$4,375$4,518avg $4,303today-10d-20d-30d
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