Ingersoll Rand 5Hp vs Quincy 5Hp Compressor

[Kmp259]

Need a new compressor and got a Quote on a new Ingersoll Rand T30 2475 80 Gal Vertical unit….and on a Quincy Q5 80 Gal Vertical unit and they are the same price. Just not sure which one is the better unit.
any assistance & knowledge appreciated.

 

[nadogail]

Sorry that I can’t help.
Both of them are beyond the limits of my Budget.

 

[finn]

Get a quote on a Champion

 

[BobnCO]

Both are excellent. Some will prefer each. Quincy has a strong (almost cult) following, IR is industry standard in many industries. (And to confuse more I got a newer Champion 7.5HP with my recent shop purchase and am completely happy)

 

[MacMcMacmac]

There's a video on here of an IR vibrating so badly that the saddle plate is deflecting. I'd go Quincy. IR has been cheap and nasty for 30 years now.

 

[SouthernIllinois]

Just my opinion but look at what is available locally as far as sales and service.

I was all set on buying an Emax compressor but none were available locally. I live out in the sticks and I was concerned about ordering one online and dealing with shipping and any potential shipping related damage.

On a whim, I stopped in a local, family owned auto parts store that also sells and services shop equipment - compressors, lifts, jacks, etc.. Not an AutoZone or O'Reillys type place.

Turns out they not only sold Champion compressors but they were also an authorized warranty provider and would break it in and deliver it for free.

So far, so good and it's nice to know that if I do have a problem I can call Kevin who is 14 miles away and has worked at that store/shop for 20+ years and not "Bob" in India who barely speaks English.

 

[stonesfan68]

Just my opinion but look at what is available locally as far as sales and service.

I was all set on buying an Emax compressor but none were available locally. I live out in the sticks and I was concerned about ordering one online and dealing with shipping and any potential shipping related damage.

On a whim, I stopped in a local, family owned auto parts store that also sells and services shop equipment - compressors, lifts, jacks, etc.. Not an AutoZone or O'Reillys type place.

Turns out they not only sold Champion compressors but they were also an authorized warranty provider and would break it in and deliver it for free.

So far, so good and it's nice to know that if I do have a problem I can call Kevin who is 14 miles away and has worked at that store/shop for 20+ years and not "Bob" in India who barely speaks English.

I agree wholeheartedly with this. Check out the local service provider and buy from them.

 

[Recoveryman]

Twenty five years ago, I purchased a used rebuilt Quincy with an 80 gal. tank for my machine shop. I don't use many air tools, but it has been a dependable compressor. If I ever need another, it will be a Quincy. I will admit that Ingersol builds good stuff.
Good luck.
Recoveryman

 

[Kmp259]

Thank you for the advise…the Quincy is local and it does make since to work with them on the install,,,it has to go down in a tank room in the basement.

 

[yelchevelle]

I like the qr series of Quincy for sure, and I think that’s where the cult following is. If I wanted new for warranty and service, I would buy whichever one seems like provides better service. Also, if the qr series isn’t an option (and I am guessing new they are considerably more), champion would definitely be on my list to consider.

 

[Firebrick43]

There is no Q5 quincy compressor?

There is a QT5 quincy which is splash lubed, and the IR T30 is about as mediocre as it. Both are mid displacement pumps turn to higher rpms(over 1000) to get the CFMs and as a result have a lower lifespan and are considerable louder. Over 80 decibels

The champion is a step up, slower speed, down to 800 rpm and therefore a little quieter.

Then there is the polar air pressure lubed at 730 rpm and the QP5 quincy which is a top notch pressure lubricated pump at 658 rpm on the pumps. They are in the low 70 decibels.

Remember the decibel scale is logarithmic so a 3 db gain is twice the sound pressure.

 

[finn]

There is no Q5 quincy compressor?

There is a QT5 quincy which is splash lubed, and the IR T30 is about as mediocre as it. Both are mid displacement pumps turn to higher rpms(over 1000) to get the CFMs and as a result have a lower lifespan and are considerable louder. Over 80 decibels

The champion is a step up, slower speed, down to 800 rpm and therefore a little quieter.

Then there is the polar air pressure lubed at 730 rpm and the QP5 quincy which is a top notch pressure lubricated pump at 658 rpm on the pumps. They are in the low 70 decibels.

Remember the decibel scale is logarithmic so a 3 db gain is twice the sound pressure.

There are also pressure lubricated Champion pumps.

Pay your money and take your pick. When I was looking, both Champion and Qinicy compressors could double in price for roughly the same output depending on model.

Personally I question if the options like pressure lube are worth it, for anything but bragging rights, in a non commercial Shop setting. Realistically, they both offer compressors in the mid price range that are more than adequate, and are competitive. I don’t think Champion competes with Quincy at the bottom of the market, though. I was looking at $2400=$3200 five hp compressors at the time.

I’ll probably order from TIP tools in Ohio in the spring. It will be a Champion, as my 1970 Champion has served me well.

 

[micromind]

I'm not a fan of IR ever since they got bought out many years ago. I think they still make pretty good stuff, just not top of the line anymore.

Quincy is still one of the best.

Champion got bought out by Gardner-Denver a few years ago. They completely wrecked their small tumpline, I don't buy them anymore. I don't have enough experience with their larger units yet to form an opinion but in years past, Champion was one of the very best.

 

[Kmp259]

I have a couple of old IR 2420N5 80 Gal tank compressors in my shop and want to replacer the pump or replace the whole compressor.
I'd prefer to just change out the pump. but Ingersoll Rand said I could not change out the IR 2420N5 for a IR 2475N7.5. But I think they are talking about the Electric Motor.
I just want to change out the pump which it appears the 2475 pump has the same chassis as the 2420...How ever since the 2475 is a large pump made for a 7.5 HP motor....can my 5.0 HP motor drive the pump. I think the 5 Hp motor spins at a slower rate then the 7.5. not sure. I'm just trying to avoid having to buy a complete new compressor if I can just change the pump. It's not suppose to be this compicated. Thanks for any Ideas anyone may have. They are sisters at 33 years old.

 

[finn]

I'm not a fan of IR ever since they got bought out many years ago. I think they still make pretty good stuff, just not top of the line anymore.

Quincy is still one of the best.

Champion got bought out by Gardner-Denver a few years ago. They completely wrecked their small tumpline, I don't buy them anymore. I don't have enough experience with their larger units yet to form an opinion but in years past, Champion was one of the very best.

Gardner Denver bought Champion in 1998. That’s 28 years ago, which is a lot more than a few years ago.

Atlas Copco bought Quincy much more recently, in 2010, or 16 years ago.

Both have good reputations. I would stay away from the box store Quincy with the reed valves, though. Don’t know if the entry level Champion has reed valves or disc valves.

 

[Hobby_Man22]

Need a new compressor and got a Quote on a new Ingersoll Rand T30 2475 80 Gal Vertical unit….and on a Quincy Q5 80 Gal Vertical unit and they are the same price. Just not sure which one is the better unit.
any assistance & knowledge appreciated.

Quincy hands down. You get a baldor motor made in usa and the pump is made in usa I think. Ingersoll Rand is made in India and from what I've heard the pumps are junk and you get a Chinese motor.

 

[Steve_P]

I bought a Quincy QT 7.5 ~20 years ago; all USA made at that time. It's loud, but it's very well built, heavy, and durable. When I did my research, I looked at the exploded parts diagrams for the pumps, and at that time the comparable IR used a cantilevered crankshaft - only supported on one side. Don't assume this is the same today, check. I called Quincy and talked to either an engineer or salesman that knew WTF he was talking about; not sure you can do that in the internet age, but at that time I was transferred right thru. He gave me stupid specs that I'd have no way to verify like oil blowby, etc, the pump has been the same since it came off the ark, parts are available thru their hundreds of US dealers.... Between speaking to him and the parts diagram differences, I went with the Quincy.

The Quincy was more than I could afford at the time. If I was buying today, with no mortgage payment, I'd probably go with Saylor Beall; but that's at least a step higher and going to be significantly more $$$.

I wouldn't assume Quincy uses a USA made motor as I've seen them both ways. Mine is USA Baldor, then I think they switched to Mexico Baldor for a while, and who knows about now. And it may vary by model, can change tomorrow. So, check if you're COO particular. Either way, I'm pretty sure Baldor can build the same electric motor in Mexico as they can the US, but that is always a touchy subject here.

 

[Steve_P]

Gardner Denver bought Champion in 1998. That’s 28 years ago, which is a lot more than a few years ago.

Atlas Copco bought Quincy much more recently, in 2010, or 16 years ago.

Both have good reputations. I would stay away from the box store Quincy with the reed valves, though. Don’t know if the entry level Champion has reed valves or disc valves.

Reed valves and splash lube are fine, especially for home use. Mine has both and is 20+ years old and I've used it for pressure blasting plenty of times and it's fine.

Since this is GJ you will suddenly need a $5K compressor instead of a $2k one for home use if you listen to all the recommendations here.

 

[u3b3rg33k]

Reed valves and splash lube are fine, especially for home use. Mine has both and is 20+ years old and I've used it for pressure blasting plenty of times and it's fine.

Since this is GJ you will suddenly need a $5K compressor instead of a $2k one for home use if you listen to all the recommendations here.

sir, he needs a 25hp QR25 with a 40hp RPC and a pony motor to get it started.

$5k? that's weak sauce!

 

[finn]

Reed valves and splash lube are fine, especially for home use. Mine has both and is 20+ years old and I've used it for pressure blasting plenty of times and it's fine.

Since this is GJ you will suddenly need a $5K compressor instead of a $2k one for home use if you listen to all the recommendations here.

I don’t disagree, but when you’re in the market, make sure you’re comparing apples to apples.

 

[Junkman]

Look for a used Quincy, and you will be miles ahead. I have a pressure-lubricated Quincy 5 HP/80-gallon unit that I bought about 30 years ago. It has been bulletproof.

 

[dura eagle]

Quincy hands down. You get a baldor motor made in usa and the pump is made in usa I think. Ingersoll Rand is made in India and from what I've heard the pumps are junk and you get a Chinese motor.

This ^^^^ I have a Quincy and it’s been great.