This is inverter based. It will handle up to .035" flux-cored wire.
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Hobart Multi-Handler 200, Dual-Voltage 120/240V, 200 Amp Inverter, Multiprocess MIG, Flux-Core, Stick and TIG Welder, LCD Display, Model# 500578

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- Easy-to-use interface features 2 knobs and a process button for quick and easy setup or change over
- Multi-process capabilities provides the versatility of MIG, DC TIG and stick welding capabilities from one machine
- MIG and stick weld up to 3/8in. material and TIG weld up to 3/16in.
- Dual-voltage capabilities with MVP plug allows you to connect to common 120 Volt or 240 Volt power receptacles without the use of any tools -- simply choose the plug that fits the receptacle
- Duty cycle: MIG - 120V: 30% at 110A; 240V: 30% at 165A
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What's Included
- (1) MIG gun with cable (1) Electrode holder with cable (1) Quick Select™ drive roll (1) Sample spool of .030 in. (0.8 mm) solid wire (1) Insulator (3) Nozzles (#3, #4, #5 size) (1) Collet (1) Collet body (1) Electrode with 1/16 and 3/32 in. tungsten (1) Material thickness gauge (1) TIG torch with cable (1) Work clamp with cable (1) Power cord with 120V and 240V MVP™ plugs (1) Gas solenoid valve (1) Dual-gauge regulator with gas hose (2) Contact tips (.030 and .035 in.)
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Features + Benefits
- Easy-to-use interface features 2 knobs and a process button for quick and easy setup or change over
- Multi-process capabilities provides the versatility of MIG, DC TIG and stick welding capabilities from one machine
- MIG and stick weld up to 3/8in. material and TIG weld up to 3/16in.
- Dual-voltage capabilities with MVP plug allows you to connect to common 120 Volt or 240 Volt power receptacles without the use of any tools -- simply choose the plug that fits the receptacle
- Duty cycle: MIG - 120V: 30% at 110A; 240V: 30% at 165A
- Built-in wire feeder has positive feed with adjustable tension plus easy accessibility to thread new wire
- Spool hub accommodates 4- or 8-in. wire spools for the flexibility to suit your welding needs
- Quick Select™ Drive Roll makes setup quicker by offering 3 grooves -- 2 for different size solid wire and a third for flux-core wire
- Spool Gun Ready design to enhance feedability and reduce "bird- nesting" associated with soft aluminum wires
- Control box-/adapter-free connection to the SpoolRunner™ 100 spool gun (sold separately)
- Includes MIG gun with 10ft. (3m) cable, electrode holder with 10ft. (3m) cable, Quick Select drive roll for .024 in. (0.6 mm) or .030/.035 in. (0.8/0.9 mm); solid wire, and .030/.035 in. (0.8/0.9 mm) flux-core wire, sample spool of .030 in. (0.8 mm) solid wire, insulator, #3, #4, and #5 nozzles, collet, collet body, electrode with 1/16 and 3/32 in. tungsten, TIG torch with 12.5 ft. (3.8 m) cable, work clamp with 10 ft. (3 m) cable, power cord with 5-15P (120 V, 15 A) and 6-50P (240 V, 50 A) MVP™ plugs, built-in gas solenoid valve and dual-gauge regulator with gas hose, plus extra .030 and .035 in. (0.8 and 0.9 mm) contact tips
- Hobart 5/3/1 Industrial Warranty - Five-year warranty on transformers, stabilizers and main rectifiers; three years on generators, PC boards and drive systems; and one year on guns (MIG, plasma and TIG torches)
Key Specs
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
item# | 104225 |
Brand | Hobart |
Manufacturer's Warranty | 5 year limited warranty |
Ship Weight | 60.0 LB |
Volts | 120/240 |
Max. Amps | 200 |
Power Type | AC |
Multi-process | Yes |
Max. Weld Thickness | 0.38 in |
Duty Cycle | Mig-120v: 30% At 110a; 240v: 30% At 165a |
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
Weldable Materials | Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel |
Min. Amps | 20 |
Wire Feed Speed Control | Yes |
Cart Included | No |
Mig Ready | Yes |
Clamp Cable Length | 10 ft |
Regulator and Gas Hose Included | Yes |
Product Weight | 38.4000 lb |
Dimensions L x W x H (in.) | 20.8 x 10.6 x 13.4 in |
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· 6 years ago
Is this MIG inverter or transformer based, and, will it handle flux core?
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ProductExpert7· 4 years ago
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Anonymous· 5 years ago
The Hobart spec sheet says it has an inverter.
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· 3 months ago
Can I hook up a water cooler system to this model?
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ProductExpert11· 3 months ago
A water cooler system is not available for this welder.
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· 7 months ago
What size electric wire and breaker required for a service line
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ProductExpert6· 7 months ago
The welder would require a 50 amp breaker and 6 AWG wire at 240 volts. It would require a 30 amp breaker with 10 gauge copper wiring for 120 volts.
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· a year ago
Can you mig weld with mixed gas with this machine?
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ProductExpert6· a year ago
You would be able to use mixed gases to MIG weld with this Hobart welder.
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· a year ago
Can I TIG weld aluminum with this welder?
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ProductExpert6· a year ago
You would not be able to TIG weld aluminum with the Hobart Handler 200. It only has DC TIG capabilities.
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· a year ago
Can it weld dc aluminum rod 4043 1/8”
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ProductExpert6· a year ago
The welder can weld DC aluminum rod 4043 of 1/8".
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· a year ago
Does this welder only mig with flux core wire?
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ProductExpert30· a year ago
The MIG and Flux core are two separate processes. It would be recommended to use solid wire with shielding gas for MIG and Flux Core Wire for Flux core welding.
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· a year ago
Is the aluminum spool gun included
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ProductExpert30· a year ago
The spool gun is included.
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· 2 years ago
Does the spoolrunner 100 spool gun come with its own carrying case?
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ProductExpert23· 2 years ago
The SpoolRunner 100 spool gun does come with its own rugged plastic carrying case. This makes it convenient to transport and store the spool gun along with its accessories.
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· 2 years ago
hello, i would like to know if the hobart 200 flux - core comes with a welding wire roll in the package and what is the size of the wire .
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ProductExpert11· 2 years ago
The welder will come with a sample roll of 0.030 in (0.8MM) solid wire.
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5 year limited warranty
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Specifications
120/240
120/230
120
460-575
200
180
120
300
AC
DC
DC
DC
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
0.38 in
0.375 in
0.25 in
0.5 in
Mig-120v: 30% At 110a; 240v: 30% At 165a
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
Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel
Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum
Steel
Mild Steel, Steel, Aluminum
20
10
20
5
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
10 ft
10 ft
6 ft
6.5 ft
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
38.4000 lb
15.6000 lb
15.0000 lb
70.0000 lb
20.8 x 10.6 x 13.4 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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Yes
No
No
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Flux-Core, MIG, Stick, TIG
Flux-Core Only
Flux-Core, MIG, Stick, TIG
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0.035 in
0.035 in
0.063 in
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10 ft
6 ft
10 ft
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10 ft
6 ft
13 ft
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No
No
Yes
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