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Published on 18 October 2026

AIRSTAHL piston compressor comparison - E 40, E 75, E 75 HP and E 110

Four receiver-mounted piston compressors, from 4 to 11 kW. The tables to see what sets them apart, and the point at which a screw makes more sense.

The E series brings together our receiver-mounted piston compressors, ready to connect. Few parts and simple maintenance: this is the compressor for garages and workshops that use air now and then. Here is what distinguishes the four models, using the values from our data sheets.

The four models side by side

ModelPowerAir receiverPressureFlowPumpWeight
E 404 kW100 LOn requestOn requestPistonOn request
E 757.5 kW180 L8 or 12.5 bar0.9 m³/min3 cylinders (Ø 90 mm), 920 rpm190 kg
E 75 HP7.5 kW300 L12.5 bar1.05 m³/minTwo-stage, 4 cylinders with intercooler, 760 rpm330 kg
E 11011 kW320 L8 bar1.6 m³/min3 cylinders (Ø 100 mm), 880 rpm430 kg

The E 75, E 75 HP and E 110 run on 380 V three-phase, are air-cooled, belt-driven and mounted on wheels, with a pressure switch and safety valve. Detailed specifications for the E 40 are available on request.

Footprint

ModelDimensions (L × W × H)Weight
E 751470 × 540 × 1000 mm190 kg
E 75 HP1600 × 580 × 1200 mm330 kg
E 1101700 × 640 × 1200 mm430 kg

E 75 or E 75 HP - same power, two uses

Both machines have a 7.5 kW (10 hp) motor, but they do not work in the same way.

E 75E 75 HP
CompressionSingle stageTwo stages, the air is cooled between them
Pressure8 or 12.5 bar, your choice12.5 bar
Flow0.9 m³/min1.05 m³/min
Air receiver180 L300 L
Pump speed920 rpm760 rpm
Typical useEveryday garage toolsTruck tyre inflation, plant machinery workshops, tools that need pressure

The two-stage model compresses the air in two steps with intercooling: the air comes out cooler and the pump runs cooler. If you regularly work at 12.5 bar, this is the best-suited machine. For everyday tools at 6 or 7 bar, the E 75 in its 8 bar version is enough.

At 7.5 kW - piston or screw?

At the same power rating, we offer five machines. The table shows what really changes.

ModelTechnologyPressureFlowAir receiverDryer
E 75Piston, 3 cylinders8 or 12.5 bar0.9 m³/min180 LNo
E 75 HPTwo-stage piston12.5 bar1.05 m³/min300 LNo
S 75Screw8, 10 or 13 bar1.1 m³/min at 8 barNo air receiverNo
K 754-in-1 screw8, 10 or 13 bar1.1 m³/min at 8 bar420 LYes, with filtration
M 75Screw on wheels10 bar1.0 m³/min at 10 bar180 LNo

The real difference is not in the table: it lies in the work pattern. A piston compressor needs rest periods between cycles; a screw compressor is designed to run all day. If air is used continuously (sanding, painting, several workstations at once), move to a screw. Our article on the difference between piston and screw compressors covers the rest: noise, air quality, maintenance and energy use.

How to choose within the E series

  • Small workshop, occasional use: the E 40 on a 100 L air receiver.
  • Garage, everyday tools: the E 75 in 8 bar.
  • Truck tyres, plant machinery, 12.5 bar tools: the E 75 HP, or the E 75 in its 12.5 bar version for lighter use.
  • Several workstations at once: the E 110 and its 320 L air receiver.

To check your air flow requirement, use the configurator. And before connecting, read 230V or 400V piston compressor: our E 75 to E 110 models are three-phase.

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