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Hobart Handler 130 Flux-Cored/MIG-Ready Welder with EZ-Mode — Transformer, 115V, 30–130 Amp Output, Model# 500568

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- No shielding gas required; using 0.030–0.035in. self-shielding flux-cored wire
- Single knob control automatically coordinates wire speed to voltage
- 4 output voltage/material thickness settings with wire feed speed tracking
- Welds up to 3/16in. steel with flux-cored wire
- Rated output of 85 Amps @ 20% duty cycle
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What's Included
- (1) Handler 130EZ Wire-Feed Welder
- (1) 8ft. gun
- (1) 8ft. work cable with clamp
- (1) Sample spool of 0.030 flux-cored wire
- (3) Contact tips
- (1) Metal material thickness gauge
Features + Benefits
- No shielding gas required; using 0.030–0.035in. self-shielding flux-cored wire
- Single knob control automatically coordinates wire speed to voltage
- 4 output voltage/material thickness settings with wire feed speed tracking
- Welds up to 3/16in. steel with flux-cored wire
- Rated output of 85 Amps @ 20% duty cycle
- Safe, built-in contactor keeps wire electrically "cold" until trigger is pulled
- Short-circuit protection protects against current overload
- Self-resetting thermal overload protects the power transformer to ensure reliability
- Self-resetting motor protects the wire-feed system from overload
- Dual-groove quick-change drive roll makes it easy to change wire sizes
- Operates from 115V standard household current
- Includes H-B 8ft. gun, 8ft. work cable with clamp, sample spool of 0.030 flux-core wire and 3 contact tips
Key Specs
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
item# | 51525 |
Brand | Hobart |
Manufacturer's Warranty | 5 year limited warranty |
Ship Weight | 56.2 LB |
Volts | 115 |
Max. Amps | 130 |
Max. Weld Thickness | 0.18 in |
Max. Welding Wire Diameter | 0.030 in |
Duty Cycle | 20% at 85A |
Weldable Materials | Steel, stainless steel |
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
Min. Amps | 30 |
Wire Feed Speed Control | Yes |
Cart Included | No |
Mig Ready | Yes |
Power Cord Length | 7 ft |
Clamp Cable Length | 10 ft |
Regulator and Gas Hose Included | No |
Shielding Gas Required | No |
Dimensions L x W x H (in.) | 12.2 x 9.87 x 16.87 in |
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Specifications
115
120/230
120
460-575
130
180
120
300
0.18 in
0.375 in
0.25 in
0.5 in
0.030 in
0.035 in
0.035 in
0.063 in
20% at 85A
Mig: 30% At 165a, Tig: 30% At 165a, Stick: 25% At 160a
30%
MIG: 285 A / 28 V @ 50% Duty Cycle | 265 A / 27 V @ 60% Duty Cycle | 200 A / 24 V @ 100% Duty Cycle | STICK: 285 A / 31 V @ 50% Duty Cycle | 180 A / 27 V @ 100% Duty Cycle | 255 A / 30 V @ 60% Duty Cycle | TIG: 285 A / 21 V
Steel, stainless steel
Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum
Steel
Mild Steel, Steel, Aluminum
30
10
20
5
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
7 ft
10 ft
6 ft
10 ft
10 ft
10 ft
6 ft
6.5 ft
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
12.2 x 9.87 x 16.87 in
13.6 x 8.9 x 18.1 in
8.9 x 18.1 x 13.6 in
26.5 x 19.5 x 11.5 in
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DC
DC
DC
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Yes
No
Yes
-
Yes
No
No
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Flux-Core, MIG, Stick, TIG
Flux-Core Only
Flux-Core, MIG, Stick, TIG
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10 ft
6 ft
13 ft
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15.6000 lb
15.0000 lb
70.0000 lb






