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FREE SHIPPING — Hobart Champion Elite AC/DC Arc Welder/AC Generator with 23 HP Kohler OHV Engine — 260 Amp AC/225 Amp DC Welding Output, 11,000 Watts AC Power Output, Model# 500557
 
 
 

FREE SHIPPING — Hobart Champion Elite AC/DC Arc Welder/AC Generator with 23 HP Kohler OHV Engine — 260 Amp AC/225 Amp DC Welding Output, 11,000 Watts AC Power Output, Model# 500557

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The Hobart® Champion™ Elite 23 HP, 11,000 Watt multipurpose welder/generator can simultaneously handle welding jobs and act as a generator to provide on-site power for tools and more. U.S.A.

Features for FREE SHIPPING — Hobart Champion Elite AC/DC Arc Welder/AC Generator with 23 HP Kohler OHV Engine — 260 Amp AC/225 Amp DC Welding Output, 11,000 Watts AC Power Output, Model# 500557

Features + Benefits

  • Mobile source heavy-duty generator/welder
  • Smaller 41in.L size is 40-lbs. lighter and runs 3dB quieter than the previous Champion™ Elite model
  • Portable, engine-driven solution with 23 HP Kohler OHV engine
  • Delivers up to 11,000 Watts of AC generator power to run tools, worklights or backup power during an outage
  • 9500 continuous Watts power generation
  • Can simultaneously deliver 150 Amps weld output and 8,000 Watts of generator power
  • Delivers up to 225 Amps @ 100% duty cycle (AC or DC output)
  • 50–260 AMP AC output range; 40–225 Amp DC output range
  • Handles mild steel, stainless and cast iron with max. thickness of 1/2in. in a single pass
  • Fuel efficient model can run up to 14-hrs. on one 12-gal. tank of gas under a continuous load of 4000 Watts
  • Sight gauge makes it easy to check fuel levels
  • Includes built-in digital hour meter
  • Fully enclosed case design for reduced noise and weather protection
  • Extra-large 12-gallon fuel capacity for increased runtimes
  • Includes four 120V, 20 Amp GFCI protected outlets, one 230V 6-50R and one 230V 14-50R covered outlets
  • Required cables (Item#s 628510 or 628511) sold separately
  • Hobart's 5/3/1 limited warranty; engine warranted separately by manufacturer

Key Specs

Item#26167
Ship Weight499.0 lbs
Rated Watts (kW)9,500
Surge Watts (kW)11,000
Receptacles (qty.)(1) 6–50R 230V, (1) 14–50R 230V, (2) 115V, 20A duplex GFCI
Circuit BreakersYes
Welding Amperage Range0–260A AC; 0–225A DC
Weldable MetalsSteel, stainless, aluminum
Weld Thickness (in.)Up to 1/2 single pass
Duty Cycle100
EngineKohler 23 HP OHV
Engine Displacement (cc)725cc
HP23
Start TypeElectric
Auto-IdleYes
Fuel Capacity (gal.)12
Dimensions L x W x H (in.)41 x 20 x 28

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  • (1) Welder/generator

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5 year limited warranty

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Rated Watts (kW) 4,000 4,250 9,500 11,000 9,500
Surge Watts (kW) 5,500 4,750 11,000 10,000 10,500
Receptacles (qty.) 3; (2) 120V AC, (1) 240V AC (2) 120V, (1) 240V (1) 6–50R 230V, (1) 14–50R 230V, (2) 115V, 20A duplex GFCI Two 120 Volt, 40 A and One 120/240 Volt, 42 Amp 3
Circuit Breakers Yes All outlets protected Yes Yes Yes
Welding Amperage Range 70-140 A AC 50–145 A DC 0–260A AC; 0–225A DC 50-250 Up to 300
Weldable Metals Stainless steel, steel, aluminum Steel, stainless steel, aluminum Steel, stainless, aluminum - Steel, stainless steel, cast iron
Weld Thickness (in.) Unlimited w/multiple passes 1/8; unlimited w/multiple passes Up to 1/2 single pass - Up to 5/32 stick electrodes
Duty Cycle 125A AC/20V/30%, 100A AC/25V/60% 80 A DC at 25V, 100% 100 100% at 250A, 25V 305 A at 29V, 100%
Clamp Cable Length (ft.) 20 w/optional K875 accessory kit - - - 10
Engine Kohler Kohler Kohler 23 HP OHV Kohler OHV Command Kohler
Engine Displacement (cc) 277 277 725cc - -
HP 9.5 9.5 23 23 23
Start Type Manual Manual Electric Electric Pushbutton
Auto-Idle - - Yes Idler function switch Yes
Fuel Capacity (gal.) 1.9 6.8 12 12 12
Dimensions L x W x H (in.) 31 1/2 x 21 13/16 x 25 5/8 32 1/2 x 21 13/16 x 25 5/8 41 x 20 x 28 21 1/2 x 42 9/32 x 36 3/16 42.3 x 21.5 x 29.9