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Hobart Champion Elite Arc Welder/Generator with 725CC Kohler Gas Engine and Electric Start, 40-225 Amp DC Output, 11,000 Watt AC Power, Model# 500562

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- Generator produces up to 11,000 Watts of AC power; 9,500 continuous watts power to run tools, worklights or backup power during an outage
- Portable, engine-driven solution with 23 HP Kohler twin cylinder, 4-cycle OHV engine
- Can simultaneously deliver 150 Amps weld output and 8,000 Watts of generator power
- Fuel-efficient model can run up to 14 hrs. on one 12-gal. tank of gas under a continuous load of 4,000 Watts
- Handles mild steel, stainless steel and cast iron with max. thickness of 1/2in. in a single pass
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- (1) Welder/generator
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- Generator produces up to 11,000 Watts of AC power; 9,500 continuous watts power to run tools, worklights or backup power during an outage
- Portable, engine-driven solution with 23 HP Kohler twin cylinder, 4-cycle OHV engine
- Can simultaneously deliver 150 Amps weld output and 8,000 Watts of generator power
- Fuel-efficient model can run up to 14 hrs. on one 12-gal. tank of gas under a continuous load of 4,000 Watts
- Handles mild steel, stainless steel and cast iron with max. thickness of 1/2in. in a single pass
- 40-225 Amp DC output range
- 100% duty cycle @ 225 Amps (DC output)
- 41in.L x 20in.W x 28in.H unit is just under 4ft. long and weighs less than most competitive units
- Auto-idle for increased fuel savings and reduced noise
- Heavy-duty construction with fully enclosed engine design, large battery and rugged electrical connections and wiring
- Fully enclosed case design reduces noise and provides added weather protection
- Sight gauge makes it easy to check fuel levels
- Includes built-in digital hour meter to assist you in keeping current on scheduled maintenance
- No tools oil change and standard hour meter help maintain routine scheduled oil servicing
- Coarse and Fine amperage adjustments allow for easy fine-tuning of welder output
- Extra-large 12-gallon fuel capacity for increased runtimes
- Includes four 120V (20 Amp) GFCI protected outlets, one 240V (NEMA 6-50R) 50 Amp receptacle and one 120/240V (NEMA 14-50R) 50 Amp receptacle with pushbutton reset circuit breakers
- Required welding cables (Item#s 628510 or 628511) sold separately
- Optional running gear wheel kit (Item# 42541) sold separately
Key Specs
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
item# | 42542 |
Brand | Hobart |
Manufacturer's Warranty | 5 year limited warranty |
Ship Weight | 500.0 LB |
Max. Amps | 225 |
Power Type | DC |
Multi-process | No |
Spool Gun Included | No |
Max. Weld Thickness | 0.5 in |
Duty Cycle | 100% At 225a |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Engine Type | 4 Cycle |
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
Engine Displacement | 725 cc |
Electric Start | Yes |
Battery Included | Yes |
Hour Meter Included | Yes |
Receptacles Included | Yes |
GFCI Protection | Yes |
Lifting Hook | Yes |
Generator Output (Continuous Watts) | 9,500 |
Generator Output (Surge Watts) | 11,000 |
Weldable Materials | Steel, Stainless Steel, Galvanized, Cast Iron |
Min. Amps | 40 |
Cart Included | No |
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225
260
145
400
DC
DC
AC
DC
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
0.5 in
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0.25 in
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100% At 225a
100% At 260a
30% At 130a
100% At 400a
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Diesel
4 Cycle
4 Cycle
4 Cycle
Diesel
725 cc
725 cc
306 cc
91 cc
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
9,500
9,500
4,000
10,000
11,000
11,000
4,500
11,500
Steel, Stainless Steel, Galvanized, Cast Iron
Most Metals
Steel, Specialty Metals, Stainless Steel, Galvanized, Cast Iron
Most Metals
40
25
40
20
No
No
Yes
No
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11 Gal
6.25 Gal
20 Gal
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DC
DC
AC
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4
Yes
3
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1
Yes
2
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No
Yes
No
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No
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No
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No
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No
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120/240
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Stick Only
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Briggs & Stratton
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AC
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220.0000 lb
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31.25 x 20.625 x 24.75 in
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