Saylor-Beall · VT · TWO-STAGE PISTON

VT-745-80-460/3

7.50 HP · electric · splash-lubricated · 2-stage
AVERAGE PRICE
$7,016
1 retailer
Saylor-Beall VT-745-80-460/3

The Saylor-Beall VT-745-80-460/3 is a 7.5 HP two-stage splash-lubricated reciprocating air compressor (707 pump, 650 RPM) on an 80-gallon vertical ASME tank, delivering 26.2 SCFM at 175 PSI. The VT Series uses Saylor-Beall’s 700-Series cast-iron pump in a vertical-tank configuration; the ‘-80’ model suffix denotes the 80-gallon receiver and ‘460/3’ indicates 460V three-phase wiring. Designed for mid-size industrial shops, fabrication areas, and automotive service bays requiring high-volume continuous air. Priced at $7,016 (Compressed Air Advisors, verified 2026-05-20). OEM datasheet not located on saylor-beall.com at cataloging time; specifications sourced from authorized distributor listings. Remaining gaps: duty cycle rating and shipping weight not published.

HP
7.50
CFM
26.2 @ 175 PSI
Duty
continuous
Tank size
80 gal
Air output per horsepowerAirflow per motor HP
3.49CFM/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
$268$/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 CFM26.2 @ 175 PSI
CFM / HP3.49
Cut-in / out
Tank fill
Est. draw6.6 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. $2,363
Maintenance · yearlyEst. $188
Savings with Compressor Controller · yearlyEst. $544–$993
ELECTRICAL & FORM
Serviceelectric
Voltage460/3
Amps
Motor
Motor RPM
Control
Starter
Weight710 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
181 · 7.5 HP
Sizing & pricevs. 181 in class
  • SCFM @ 7.5 HP26.2cfm
    20median 2457
    +9.2% vs. median
  • Average price$7,016
    $1,698median $5,117$19k
    +37.1% vs. median
Efficiency vs. peersvs. 181 in class
  • CFM per HP3.49cfm/hp
    2.67median 3.27.65
    +9.2% vs. median
  • Price per CFM$268$/scfm
    $73median $208$632
    +28.2% vs. median

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$6,665$6,899$7,133$7,367avg $7,016today-10d-20d-30d
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