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Campbell Hausfeld 5.5-HP 20-Gallon Single-Stage Air Compressor w/ Honda GX Engine
Model:
VT6171X
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Required Accessories
9
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Optional Accessories
10
Features
Grade
Contractor
Style
Portable - Horizontal
Engine Brand
Honda GX
CFM
10.2
Tank Size
20
- Powerful Oil-Lubricated 2-Stage Air Power
- Smoother & cooler operation with more power
- Low sound operation at 95 dBA @ 3ft
- Power a wide variety of air tools for serious DIY user, professional or contractor
- 2 Cylinder Cast Iron Single-Stage Pump
- Delivers 10.2 CFM @ 90 PSI; Max 135
- Delivers maximum performance & longevity for tough jobs
- Powerful GX160 Honda Engine
- 5.5 HP engine is powerful, reliable & easy to start
- Ideal for working where electric power is unavailable
- Belt Drive w/ Fully Enclosed Metal Belt Guard
- Dependable operation and low maintenance cost
- Sturdy metal belt guard protects the belt & the user
- 20-Gallon ASME Portable Tank
- Rated to 135 PSI for safety
- Convenient oil drain on front of unit
- 10" Semi-Pneumatic Wheels
- Makes unit easy to move from one job to the next
- On-Board Tank & Hose Pressure Gauge
- Easily keep track of tank pressure at a glance
- Pressure regulator, check valve, pressure switch and safety valve included
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Warning: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead which is known to the State of California to cause Developmental Harm.
For more information go to: www.p65Warnings.ca.gov
Specifications
VT6171X
General Information
Product Category
Air Compressor - Portable
Engine
HP
5.5
Auto Idle
Yes
Engine Brand
Honda GX
Starting System
Recoil Start
Engine Low Oil Shut-off
Yes
Motor
Magnetic Starter
Magnetic Starter
The Magnetic Starter is the "thinking cap" for the motor of the air compressor. Magnetic starters are electromagnetically operated switches that provide a safe method for certain motors to be started under a large motor load.
No
Pump
CFM
CFM
Cubic Feet Per Minute, which indicates the compressor's flow rate - or the amount of air that a compressor can produce at a given pressure level. Typically compressors that have higher CFM ratings are able to provide more air, which makes them ideal for larger applications
10.2
CFM Rated @
90 PSI
CFM @ 40 PSI
11.5
Pump Material
Solid Cast Iron
Max PSI
Max PSI
PSI, or Pounds Per Square Inch, measures the amount of pressure placed on a square inch of space. In compressor terms, PSI is the amount of force that an air compressor can deliver
135 PSI
Oil Sight Glass
Yes
Pump Type
Single-Stage
After Cooler
After Cooler
An aftercooler is a mechanical heat exchanger designed to remove the heat and moisture of compression from a compressed air stream so the air is cool and dry enough for use in air-operated equipment. A compressed air aftercooler has three primary functions: Cool the air discharged from the air compressor
No
Pump Drive
Belt Drive
Oil Type
Oil Lubricated
Oil System
Splash Lubricated
Pump Low Oil Shut-off
Pump Low Oil Shut-off
Prevents the air compressor from operating or restarting without an adequate amount of oil in the compressor
No
Tank
Tank Size
20 Gallons
Tank Outlet
1/4 Inch
Electronic Drain Valve
Electronic Drain Valve
The inexpensive and reliable electric drain valve (EDV) automatically removes condensate from your air system. It has an integral strainer to prevent clogging and saves time and money by eliminating the need for manual draining
No
Tank Orientation
Horizontal
Accessories
Pressure Gauge
Yes
Air Dryer
No
Air Filter
Yes
Overview
Product Category
Air Compressor - Portable
Weight
156 Pounds
Certification
UL, CSA
Consumer Warranty
1 Year
Commercial Warranty
90 Days
Product Length
38 Inches
Product Width
21 Inches
Product Height
34 Inches
Power Type
Gas
UPC
045564628314
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