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Hobart Handler 210MVP, Dual-Voltage 115V/230V, 210 Amp MIG Welder, Flux Core Welder, Model# 500553

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- 7 voltage selections (230V), 4 voltage selections (115V), enhanced magnetics and infinite wire feed speed control offers easier fine control for improved arc performance with less spatter for a better bead appearance and less cleanup
- Built-in contactor eases use and is an excellent safety feature which makes wire electrically "cold" when not welding
- Patented, exclusive 3-groove drive roll makes switching from one groove to another extremely easy, eliminating the frustration for users running small diameter (.023/.024./.025) carbon steel MIG wire for exhaust work and auto body applications
- Flux core and MIG welding capabilities
- Welds mild steel, flux-core, stainless and aluminum
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What's Included
- (1) Hobart Handler 210 MVP Welder (1) 10-ft. MIG gun (1) 10-ft work cable with clamp (1) Power cord with plug with 5-15P (1) and 6-50P (1) MVP plugs (1) Built-in gas solenoid valve with dual-gauge regulator with gas hose (3) 0.030 in. (1) contact tips

Performance Right Out of the Gate
Complete and Ready to Go
This impressive welding package comes complete with everything you need: built-in MIG gas solenoid valve, dual-gauge regulator, gas hose, 10ft. work lead, 8in. wire spool adapter and more. Add the optional SpoolRunner 100 spoolgun (Item# 20868, sold separately) to make aluminum welding easier than ever!
Easy Setup
Setup is a breeze with this unit and once you're ready to go, the Handler 210MVP is capable of running flux core steel, solid and aluminum wire — a versatility that's hard to beat.
Versatility is Standard Equipment
Power with Portability
Delivering a powerful maximum output of 210 Amps, this unit is still small enough in size to fit in a portable case that makes transporting to job sites or anywhere else you need to weld so much easier.
Choose Your Voltage
Superb versatility is one feature that gives this welder its MVP status! The multi-voltage plug allows the welder to be powered by either 115V or 230V power, giving you all the juice you'll need to weld 24ga. to 3/8in. steel in a single pass.
Match Your Project with Adjustable Settings
Choose from 7 different voltage settings at 230V, or 4 voltage settings at 115V. Then take advantage of enhanced magnetics and infinite wire feed speed control. You'll end up with fine output control that allows for improved arc performance with less spatter, and that means great-looking beads with less cleanup.
One Drive Roll, Two Sizes
The dual-groove, quick-change drive roll makes it super quick and easy to change from one wire size to another. The unit has one knurled groove as well as one smooth groove, allowing it to hold 2 different wire sizes at the same time. Choose from 0.030–0.035in. (0.8–0.9mm) wire sizes.
Aluminum Welding Made Easy
Integrated spoolgun control circuitry is standard with this welder, so no additional control box or adapter is required to connect the optional SpoolRunner 100 spoolgun (Item# 20868, sold separately). This easy-to-setup spoolgun enhances wire feedability and reduces the hassles and frustrations of bird-nesting that often occur with soft aluminum wires.
A Tidy Solution
At-the-Ready Storage Area
Keep organized with a handy storage area that's built right into the welder cabinet, making it quick and easy to stow away or access spare contact tips, nozzles and drive rolls.
The Settings Are at Your Fingertips
No more fumbling through manuals and delaying your start while trying to find the correct initial welding settings. A handy door chart offers quick reference to all the wire, gas, material and thickness settings you need. It's the perfect quick starting point for novices and professionals alike.
Built for Lasting Performance
High-Output Duty Cycle
With 25–140 Amperage output at 115V, and 25–210 Amperage output at 230V, this welder delivers a 30% duty cycle @ 130 Amps. That's more than enough to offer the power and welding performance you need to make your efforts ultra-productive.
Smooth Wire Feeds
The durable feed head features a quick-release drive roll tension lever that helps to deliver positive wire feed with adjustable tension control. The easily accessible system also makes threading new wire a breeze.
It's As Safe and Easy As Pulling the Trigger
The built-in contactor makes this welder very easy to operate and improves safety by keeping the wire electrically "cold" until the spoolgun trigger is pulled.
This Drive System Goes the Extra Mile
Rugged is the perfect word to describe the Handler 210MVP's drive system. Manufactured from tough industrial cast aluminum, you can rest assured that this unit is built for extended durability.
Safety is Built Right In
A self-resetting thermal overload system protects the unit in the toughest applications, while short circuit protection guards against current overload. You also get self-resetting motor protection, which protects against wire feed overload, effectively eliminating the need to change fuses or reset circuit breaker buttons.
Weld with Quality and Confidence That's Made in the U.S.A.
The Hobart Advantage
The Hobart Handler 210MVP is made in the U.S.A. and backed by Hobart's industry-leading 5–3–1 industrial warranty. You get a 5-year warranty on transformers, stabilizers, reactors, rectifiers, rotors, stators and brushes; 3 years on drive systems, PC boards, solenoid valves, switches and controls; 1 year on plasma torches, MIG guns, relays, contactor, triggers, regulator, accessories, spoolguns, battery, field options and running gear. (90 day limited warranty for industrial use). Normal wear items such as drive rolls, contact tips, nozzles, gas diffusers, plasma torch tips, electrodes and weld cables are not covered under this warranty.
Guaranteed Satisfaction
Shop in complete confidence, knowing that Northern Tool + Equipment protects your investment and is ready to provide you with the assistance and helpful resources you need.
Features + Benefits

- 7 voltage selections (230V), 4 voltage selections (115V), enhanced magnetics and infinite wire feed speed control offers easier fine control for improved arc performance with less spatter for a better bead appearance and less cleanup
- Built-in contactor eases use and is an excellent safety feature which makes wire electrically "cold" when not welding
- Patented, exclusive 3-groove drive roll makes switching from one groove to another extremely easy, eliminating the frustration for users running small diameter (.023/.024./.025) carbon steel MIG wire for exhaust work and auto body applications
- Flux core and MIG welding capabilities
- Welds mild steel, flux-core, stainless and aluminum
- Welds 24 ga. to 3/8 in. steel in a single pass
- Operates on either 115V or 230V power with included Multi-Voltage Plug
- Output range of 25-140A using 115V input and Output range of 25-210A using 230V input
- 30% duty cycle at 150 amps
- Max 210 Amps output in a small portable case makes transporting to job sites easier and provides power to weld 3/8in. steel
- 3 groove roll handles 0.024 V-Smooth, 0.030/0.035 V-Smooth and 0.030/0.035 V-Knurled wire
- Industrial cast aluminum drive system for extended durability
- Handles 2lb. or 10lb. spools (sold separately)
- Easy setup with the SpoolRunner 100 Spool gun (Item #20868, sold separately) allows for enhanced feedability and reduced ìbird-nestingî associated with soft aluminum wires
- Integrated spool gun control circuitry is standard, requiring no additional control box or adapter to connect the SpoolRunner 100 spool gun
- Short circuit protection protects unit against current overload
- Self-resetting thermal overload protects power transformer to ensure reliability
- Self-resetting motor protection protects wire feed system from overload, no fuses to change or circuit breaker buttons to reset
- Hobart's 5/3/1 Industrial Warranty five-year warranty on transformers, three years on electronics (drive motors, rectifiers) and one year on guns
Key Specs
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
item# | 20860 |
Brand | Hobart |
Manufacturer's Warranty | 5 year limited warranty |
Ship Weight | 90.0 LB |
Volts | 115/230 |
Max. Amps | 210 |
Power Type | AC |
Multi-process | Yes |
Welding Processes | Flux-Core, MIG |
Max. Weld Thickness | 0.38 in |
Max. Welding Wire Diameter | 0.045 in |
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
Duty Cycle | 30% At 150a |
Weldable Materials | Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum |
Wire Feed Speed Control | Yes |
Cart Included | No |
Mig Ready | Yes |
Power Cord Length | 5.6 ft |
Clamp Cable Length | 10 ft |
Regulator and Gas Hose Included | Yes |
Shielding Gas Required | No |
Product Weight | lb |
Dimensions L x W x H (in.) | 19.5 x 10.62 x 12.37 in |
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· 13 years ago
Can I use all of the 115V tap settings when I am plugged into the 230V outlt?
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ProductExpert37· 3 years ago
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StevesFab· 10 years ago
Yes when you're connected to the 230v you can use all 7 plug settings.
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ProductExpert36· 11 years ago
Yes you can use all 7 amp settings while using the 230V plug. That includes the 4 lower settings that are also available while using the 115V plug.
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· 14 years ago
For 230v what size breaker would i need? Also what gauge wire do i need to run?
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Donut5000· 13 years ago
Two pole 30 amp breaker. 8/2 wire with ground if running more than 25'.
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HardwaterJoe· 14 years ago
You will need a 2 pole 30 Amp breaker to run this machine. This will require 10 gauge wiring. With this in mind, if you are going to make a long(25'+) extension cord and run the welder at max amperage extensively, I would make the cord with 8 gauge wire. This will help prevent any possible voltage drop issues.
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ProductExpert12· 14 years ago
Being the Hobart Handler 210MVP will draw 24 amps at 230 volts, a 30 amp circuit breaker would be recommended. For the gauge of wire needed, may we suggest contacting a local electrician due to local codes required.
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· 7 years ago
210mvp
I have a 210 ironman, do you still have to change the polarity when you switch from solid wire to flux core?How about the drive rollers?
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ProductExpert37· 3 years ago
When switching from solid wire to flux core, you do need to change the polarity. The drive rollers do not need to be changed.
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ProductExpert40· 7 years ago
When switching from solid wire to flux core you do have to change the polarity but not on the drive rollers.
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· 11 years ago
Will this unit run on 208 volt service?
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msf121· 11 years ago
Yes
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ProductExpert30· 11 years ago
This Hobart welder will work on 208 volt service. It will not reach full output if welder is set to maximum heat and wire speed settings.That would require 230 volt service.
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· 12 years ago
What are the true exterior dimensions?
I want to upgrade from my Handler 140 to the 210MVP and I want to make sure the MVP will fit in my current welding cart.
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oldcooter60· 8 years ago
it is 11 inches wide 19 inches long and 12.5 inches tall it hangs out the front of my cart some, but does not bother me.i had to put a thin piece of plywood in my cart so the door on the side would open without having to pick the welder up.
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ProductExpert12· 12 years ago
The true dimensions of the Hobart Handlere 210MVP are 19 1/2 L x 10 5/8 W x 12 3/8 H.
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· 13 years ago
what wire do i need for mig welding; Hobart 210 MVP
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ProductExpert37· 3 years ago
This welder will accept wire with a diameter of .024, .030, .035, and .045. Please see our item #164893 and #164890.
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BayouBoogieMan1· 13 years ago
Hi! For general mig welding of mild steel I use a quality brand .035" ER70S-6 solid core wire with shielding gas.For gas I prefer the argon/carbon dioxide mixture with the regulator set around 25 CFH.If there is any amount of wind where you weld,you're probably better off using flux core wire with no gas.A good one is .035" lincoln Innershield NR-211-MP.Always choose a good quality welding wire for best results!
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· 14 years ago
will this welder weld with or without flux core wire and with or without gas ?
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ProductExpert37· 3 years ago
For this welder, if you are welding with flux core wire you do not need gas. Gas is required when welding with solid wire.
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lucky111· 14 years ago
Yes this machine does both flux core and solid wire. So yes it can weld with or without gas.
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· 15 years ago
How many watts from a generator to run the Hobart 210MVP on 115V and 230V?
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ProductExpert37· 3 years ago
At 115V, you would need about 2,400 Watts, and at 230V you will need about 4,720 Watts.
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HardwaterJoe· 14 years ago
I am successfully running the Hobart 210 MVP from my 5kW generator. My generator has a surge rating of 6250 Watts. The Suburu engine hums along just fine with the welder on max amperage.
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· 3 years ago
Does this welder do DC tig?
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ProductExpert37· 2 years ago
This welder does not do DC TIG.
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· 3 years ago
Need a aluminum wire feed gun for a 210 mpv welder
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ProductExpert11· 3 years ago
To weld aluminum it is recommended to purchase the spool gun item number 20868 (model 300796).
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115/230
120/230
120
120/240
210
180
120
200
AC
DC
DC
AC
Yes
Yes
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Yes
Flux-Core, MIG
Flux-Core, MIG, Stick, TIG
Flux-Core Only
Flux-Core, MIG, Stick, TIG
0.38 in
0.375 in
0.25 in
0.375 in
0.045 in
0.035 in
0.035 in
0.375 in
30% At 150a
Mig: 30% At 165a, Tig: 30% At 165a, Stick: 25% At 160a
30%
Mig-120v: 30% At 110a; 240v: 30% At 165a
Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum
Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum
Steel
Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel
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No
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5.6 ft
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10 ft
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15.0000 lb
43.4000 lb
19.5 x 10.62 x 12.37 in
13.6 x 8.9 x 18.1 in
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20.8 x 10.6 x 13.4 in
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