Schulz of America · L-Series · TWO-STAGE PISTON

580VL20X

5 HP · Vertical · electric · splash · 2-stage
AVERAGE PRICE
$3,096
3 retailers · in stock
Schulz of America 580VL20X

The Schulz of America 580VL20X is a 5 HP two-stage L-Series reciprocating air compressor on an 80-gallon ASME-certified vertical tank, rated 15.6 SCFM at 175 PSI. The single-phase 230V configuration (580VL20X-1) uses an oil-lubricated cast-iron belt-driven pump with reed valves, double-supported crankshaft, and a mounted magnetic starter. Targets automotive shops, body shops, woodworking, and light commercial duty.

HP
5
CFM
15.6 @ 175 PSI
Duty
continuous
Tank size
80 gal
Air output per horsepowerAirflow per motor HP
3.12CFM/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
$188$/SCFM
Good $180Typical $211High $260
PUMP & DRIVE
Stages2-stage recip
Cylinder
Pump RPM
Lubricationsplash
Oil
Sump
Pump life
Pump material
Head material
Intercoolerfinned-tube between-stage
PERFORMANCE
Catalog CFM15.6 @ 175 PSI
CFM / HP3.12
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
Voltage230V/1Ph
Amps
Motor
Motor RPM1750 rpm
Control
Starter
Weight515 lb
FormVertical · 80 gal
BUILD & ENVIRONMENT
Air outlet1/2 in NPT
DrainManual ball valve standard
Drain outlet
ASME tankYes
Made in USA
Noise
Op. temp40–104 °F
Dimensions
Ship weight
Warranty

Where this sits in the catalog

Histograms below: highlighted bar marks this unit’s bucket.

Catalog
1655 units
Peer class
157 · 5 HP
Sizing & pricevs. 157 in class
  • SCFM @ 5 HP15.6cfm
    10median 17.238
    -9.3% vs. median
  • Average price$3,096
    $962median $4,178$17k
    -25.9% vs. median
Efficiency vs. peersvs. 157 in class
  • CFM per HP3.12cfm/hp
    2.08median 3.447.64
    -9.3% vs. median
  • Price per CFM$188$/scfm
    $77median $228$864
    -17.8% vs. median

Price history

Showing the current verified price for each retailer. As the price-tracking worker collects new readings, dots will appear along each line.

$2,897$3,041$3,185$3,329avg $3,054today-10d-20d-30d
mechanicsuperstore.com
Compressor Now
Compressed Air Advisors
Compressor Pros