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SIP Industrial SIP 3HP/200-SRB vs SIP Industrial SIP ISBD5.5/270
The SIP Industrial SIP 3HP/200-SRB is a 200 litre belt-driven workshop air compressor, single phase. The SIP Industrial SIP ISBD5.5/270 is a 270 litre belt-driven workshop air compressor, 3-phase.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| SIP Industrial SIP 3HP/200-SRB | SIP Industrial SIP ISBD5.5/270 | |
|---|---|---|
| Tank size | 200 litres | 270 litres |
| Air delivery | 8.5 CFM (FAD) | 15.5 CFM (439 l/min) (FAD) |
| Piston displacement | 13 CFM | 23.5 CFM (666 l/min) |
| Motor power | 3 hp | 5.5 hp (4.1 kW) |
| Supply | 230V, 13A | 400V 3-phase, 20A |
| Max pressure | 10 bar (145 psi) | 160 psi (11 bar) |
| Dimensions | 1090(H) x 1500(L) x 430(W) mm (packaged) | 1340(H) x 1640(W) x 560(D) mm |
| Weight | 96 kg | 166 kg |
| Warranty | - | 10 year receiver anti-corrosion warranty |
Sources: SIP Industrial SIP 3HP/200-SRB, SIP Industrial SIP ISBD5.5/270. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the SIP 3HP/200-SRB if...
A 200 litre belt-driven compressor running from a standard 230V domestic-style supply, with a cast iron barrel and aftercooler for cooler, drier air. Its 8.5 CFM delivery suits a single air tool running continuously rather than several at once. Fits a smaller garage without a 3-phase supply.
Full SIP 3HP/200-SRB specifications →Buy or hire the SIP ISBD5.5/270 if...
A 270 litre belt-driven workshop compressor on a 3-phase supply, delivering 15.5 CFM at up to 11 bar. Large interstage coolers and long-stroke cast iron cylinders are aimed at continuous workshop use rather than occasional jobs. Suits a busier garage bay with 3-phase power already installed and multiple air tools running.
Full SIP ISBD5.5/270 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the SIP Industrial SIP 3HP/200-SRB and the SIP Industrial SIP ISBD5.5/270?
The SIP Industrial SIP 3HP/200-SRB is a 200 litre belt-driven workshop air compressor, single phase; the SIP Industrial SIP ISBD5.5/270 is a 270 litre belt-driven workshop air compressor, 3-phase.
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