This Lincoln Electric Outback 185 DC Arc Welder/AC Generator will allow you to give power to a battery charger or jump starter when using the generator supplied with this machine. The generator itself cannot give the boost.
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Lincoln Electric Outback 185 Arc Welder/Generator with 360CC Kohler Gas Engine, 50–185 Amp DC Output, 5700 Watt AC Power, Model# K2706-2

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- The Outback® 185 engine driven welder has portable DC stick welding with AC generator power.
- Low-Lift™ Grab Bars (Patent Pending)
- All Engine Controls on Front Control Panel
- 1-1/4 in. (32 mm) Diameter Rugged Tube Frame
- 6.8 Gallon (25.7 Liter) Fuel Tank
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What's Included
- (1) Outback 185 Engine Driven Welder

Features + Benefits
- The Outback® 185 engine driven welder has portable DC stick welding with AC generator power.
- Low-Lift™ Grab Bars (Patent Pending)
- All Engine Controls on Front Control Panel
- 1-1/4 in. (32 mm) Diameter Rugged Tube Frame
- 6.8 Gallon (25.7 Liter) Fuel Tank
- Delivers up to 21.6 Amps continuous power from 240V AC receptacle and up to 40 Amps continuous power from 120V AC duplex receptacle
- Duty cycle: 100% @ 25V DC, 25V
- Low lift grab bars provide better leverage
- All engine controls are located on the front control panel for easy access and quick starting, especially from truck beds
- Rugged tube frame construction
- Large fuel fill opening for easier refueling
- 3 outlets feature circuit breaker protection and have weather protective covers
Key Specs
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
item# | 167747 |
Brand | Lincoln Electric |
Manufacturer's Warranty | 3 year limited warranty |
Ship Weight | 320.0 LB |
Max. Amps | 185 |
Power Type | DC |
Multi-process | No |
Spool Gun Included | No |
Duty Cycle | 100% At 100a |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Fuel Capacity | 6.8 Gal |
Engine Type | 4 Cycle |
Engine Displacement | 429 cc |
Electric Start | Yes |
Battery Included | Yes |
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
Welding Power Output Type | DC |
Hour Meter Included | Yes |
Receptacles Included | Yes |
120V Receptacles Included | 4 |
240V Receptacles Included | 1 |
GFCI Protection | Yes |
Lifting Hook | Yes |
Welding Cables Included | No |
Generator Output (Continuous Watts) | 5,200 |
Generator Output (Surge Watts) | 5,700 |
Weldable Materials | Most Metals |
Min. Amps | 50 |
Wire Feed Speed Control | No |
Cart Included | No |
Mig Ready | No |
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· 12 years ago
can you boost a vehicle with this welder?
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ProductExpert23· 12 years ago
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WeldingExperts· 12 years ago
The generator supplied with this machine is capable of giving power to a battery charger or jump starter if one is plugged into it. The generator itself cannot give the boost.
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· 15 years ago
I will like to know what is the longest length of cable to use on the k2706-1 outback 185
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ProductExpert37· 3 years ago
Per the manufacturer, the longest length of cable that can be used on this machine is 30 ft.
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ProductExpert12· 15 years ago
The cable can be any length but would need to be a heavier cable depending on the length desired.
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Manufacturer's Warranty
3 year limited warranty
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Specifications
185
225
330
DC
DC
DC
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
100% At 100a
100% At 210a; 40% At 225a
100
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
6.8 Gal
12 Gal
11 Gal
4 Cycle
4 Cycle
4 Cycle
429 cc
45 cc
725 cc
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
DC
AC
DC
Yes
Yes
-
Yes
Yes
Yes
4
3
4
1
1
2
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
5,200
9,000
10,000
5,700
10,500
11,500
Most Metals
Steel
Most Metals
50
50
25
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
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Multi
Multi
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Flux-Core, MIG, Stick, TIG
Flux-Core, MIG, Stick, TIG
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0.5 in
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AC
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15 ft
-
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20 ft
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No
No
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No
No
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486.0000 lb
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24.0 x 36.0 x 40.0 in
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