This unit has a rated input Amperage of 50.8 at 240 volts at rated load . A 50 amp breaker or fuse should be adequate , provided it has proper Wiring size / Circuit length etc…. As always a Certified Electrician is strongly recommended for proper and safe installations.
Hobart IronMan 240 MIG Welder Flux Core Welder with Cart, Model# 500574

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- Powerful and Professional Results
- MIG/flux-core welder capable of delivering 30-280 Amps of welding power
- High machine-output 60% duty cycle, increasing productivity with longer welding periods
- Can weld at higher amps at lower duty cycle
- Excellent short arc performance with easy-to-control weld puddle
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Product Summary
What's Included
- (1) IronMan 240 welder (1) 15ft. MIG Gun (1) Regulator/flow gauge (1) 5ft. gas hose (1) Power cord with plug (1) Dual groove drive roll (.030in./.035in.) (1) 10ft. work cable with clamp (1) 0.030 and 0.035 contact tip set (1) Built-in running gear/cylinder rack

Features + Benefits
- Powerful and Professional Results
- MIG/flux-core welder capable of delivering 30-280 Amps of welding power
- High machine-output 60% duty cycle, increasing productivity with longer welding periods
- Can weld at higher amps at lower duty cycle
- Excellent short arc performance with easy-to-control weld puddle
- Welds 24-ga. to 1/2in. steel in a single pass, powered by 240V AC input service
Easy to Set Up and Use - Ready to set up and weld: comes complete with wire feeder, built-in.running gear/cylinder rack, regulator/flow gauge, MIG gun, cable and clamp, extra tips
- Infinite wire feed speed control for precise adjustment of penetration and weld bead shape
- Arc is optimized to deliver flawless welds, nearly eliminating splatter and post-weld cleanup
- Aluminum wire drive system delivers 0 to 700 IPM wire feed speed with quick-change reversible dual-drive rolls
- Reversible drive rolls means fewer spare parts needed for the life of the machine and two grooves for two wire sizes on one drive roll means less stocking of drive rolls
- Spool hub makes changing from 2, 10, 33 and 45 lb. wire spools a snap with a tool-less brake tension knob and automatic wire alignment
- Hinged door for easy access to wire drive system for spool and drive roll changes
- Storage area built into cabinet for spare tips, nozzles and drive rolls
Spool Gun-Ready - Easily adapts to Hobart's SpoolRunner™ 200 Spool Gun (Item# 99424, sold separately) for excellent aluminum welding with no additional interface required
Reliable and Easy to Own - Fan-On-Demand cooling system operates only when needed, reducing power consumption and contaminants drawn into the machine
- Hobart 5/3/1 Industrial Warranty: Five-year warranty on transformers, stabilizers and generators; three years on electronics (drive motors, rectifiers); and one year on guns (MIG and plasma torches)
Key Specs
| Attribute | Specification |
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item# | 99428 |
Brand | Hobart |
Manufacturer's Warranty | 5 year limited warranty |
Ship Weight | 238.0 LB |
Volts | 208/240 |
Max. Amps | 200 |
Power Type | AC |
Multi-process | Yes |
Spool Gun Included | No |
Welding Processes | Flux-Core, MIG |
Max. Weld Thickness | 0.5 in |
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
Duty Cycle | 60% At 200a |
Weldable Materials | Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum |
Min. Amps | 30 |
Wire Feed Speed Control | Yes |
Cart Included | Yes |
Mig Ready | Yes |
Power Cord Length | 10 ft |
Clamp Cable Length | 10 ft |
Regulator and Gas Hose Included | Yes |
Product Weight | 186.0000 lb |
Dimensions L x W x H (in.) | 40.0 x 19.0 x 30.0 in |
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· 9 days ago
Minimum fuse size for Hobart Iron Man 230-volt welding machine.
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ProductExpert5· 6 days ago
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· 4 months ago
Can a aluminum spoil gun be used? Also does it have smart pulse
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ProductExpert6· 4 months ago
An aluminum spool gun can be used with the welder. It does not have smart pulse.
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· 6 months ago
Will it weld with .045 triple seven flux core Hobart wire
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ProductExpert6· 6 months ago
The welder can use .023" to .045" hard or flux cored wires.
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· 7 months ago
what type of gas does it require to weld steel
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ProductExpert13· 7 months ago
To MIG weld steel with a Hobart IronMan 240, you should use a shielding gas mixture of 75% Argon and 25% Carbon Dioxide (C25 gas).
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· a year ago
Can you tig weld with this welder
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ProductExpert11· a year ago
The Hobart Ironman 240 is for MIG welding only.
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· 2 years ago
Does the it come with cart?
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ProductExpert11· 2 years ago
The welder includes a built in running gear with cylinder rack.
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· 3 years ago
can this machine run .024 wire or is .30 the min.?
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ProductExpert12· 3 years ago
This machine can run .023 wire, .030 wire, .035 wire and .045 wire with the appropriate contact tips. Please see item 1640897 for the .023 contact tips.
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· 4 years ago
Can I run .052 Dual-Shield FCAW wire? If not what is the largest DS FCAW wire it will run?
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ProductExpert7· 4 years ago
This cannot run .052 wire. The max size wire this can be used with is .035.
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· 4 years ago
How long is the welding lead
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ProductExpert11· 4 years ago
The welder will come with a 15 ft. MIG gun and 10 ft. work cable with clamp.
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· 4 years ago
What size spool does this Hobart 240 use?
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ProductExpert11· 4 years ago
The spool hub assembly accommodates 2,10, 33 and 45 pound spools.
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Warranty
Manufacturer's Warranty
5 year limited warranty
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Specifications
208/240
115/230
208/240
200
210
280
AC
AC
DC
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
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Flux-Core, MIG
Flux-Core, MIG
Flux-Core, MIG
0.5 in
0.38 in
0.5 in
60% At 200a
30% At 150a
60% At 200a
Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum
Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum
Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum
30
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30
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
10 ft
5.6 ft
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10 ft
10 ft
10 ft
Yes
Yes
Yes
186.0000 lb
lb
186.0000 lb
40.0 x 19.0 x 30.0 in
19.5 x 10.62 x 12.37 in
40.0 x 19.0 x 30.0 in
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0.045 in
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No
No
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