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Hobart Champion Elite AC/DC Arc Welder/AC Generator with Kohler Engine — 225 Amp AC/210 Amp DC Welding Output, 11,000 Watts AC Power Output, Model# 500544

Item# 628571
Hobart Champion Elite AC/DC Arc Welder/AC Generator with Kohler Engine — 225 Amp AC/210 Amp DC Welding Output, 11,000 Watts AC Power Output, Model# 500544

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Hobart Champion Elite AC/DC Arc Welder/AC Generator with Kohler Engine — 225 Amp AC/210 Amp DC Welding Output, 11,000 Watts AC Power Output, Model# 500544

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  • Fully enclosed case design for reduced noise and weather protection
  • Extra-large 12-gallon fuel capacity for increased runtimes
  • Includes four 120V-20 Amp and two 120/240V-50 Amp AC receptacles (14-50R and 6-50R–240V plug styles)
  • Required cables (Item#s 628510 or 628511) sold separately

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Product Summary

The Hobart Champion™ Elite Generator/Welder is a mobile source heavy-duty generator/welder. This engine-driven solution comes with a 23 HP Kohler engine that delivers up to 11,000 Watts of AC generator power to run tools, worklights or backup power during an outage. U.S.A.

What's Included

  • (1) Generator/welder

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Features + Benefits

  • Fully enclosed case design for reduced noise and weather protection
  • Extra-large 12-gallon fuel capacity for increased runtimes
  • Includes four 120V-20 Amp and two 120/240V-50 Amp AC receptacles (14-50R and 6-50R–240V plug styles)
  • Required cables (Item#s 628510 or 628511) sold separately

Key Specs

AttributeSpecification

item#

628571

Brand

Hobart

Manufacturer's Warranty

3 year limited warranty

Ship Weight

600.0 LB

Power Type

AC/DC
AttributeSpecification

Max. Weld Thickness

0.5 in

Duty Cycle

AC: 100% at 225A; DC: 100% at 210A

Weldable Materials

Mild steel, stainless steel, aluminum, cast iron

Min. Amps

50

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  1. How loud is it when operating as a generator?

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    1. The dB rating on this generator is approximately 75.5.

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  2. is this welder limited to stick weld

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    1. Yes, this Hobart generator/welder is limited to stick welding only, also known as SMAW welding.

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Hobart Welding Stick Cable Set, No. 2 AWG, 50ft. Electrode Cable with Holder and 50ft. Work Cable with Clamp, 2-Pc. Set, Model# 195195
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Hobart Welding Stick Cable Set, No. 2 AWG, 50ft. Electrode Cable with Holder and 50ft. Work Cable with Clamp, 2-Pc. Set, Model# 195195

Item # 628511

$419.99

Warranty

Manufacturer's Warranty

3 year limited warranty

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