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Lincoln Electric, LN RANGER 305 G, Max. Amps 305 Model# K1726-5

Item# 167745
Lincoln Electric, LN RANGER 305 G, Max. Amps 305 Model# K1726-5

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Lincoln Electric, LN RANGER 305 G, Max. Amps 305 Model# K1726-5

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  • Powerful 23 HP, 674cc Kohler gas engine with pushbutton electric start
  • 10,500 surge Watts generator power; 9,500 Watts continuous power
  • Stick, TIG, wire and pipe welding capabilities and arc gouging with up to 300 Amp output
  • Welds steel, stainless steel and cast iron
  • Welds using up to 5/32in. stick electrodes

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Product Summary

The Lincoln Electric Ranger 305G Welder/Generator with 674CC Kohler Gas Engine and Electric Start is a powerful stick, TIG, wire and pipe welding, engine-driven welder. It is ready for all day, everyday performance and includes Lincoln's Chopper Technology® for superior arc performance. Since it also includes a powerful generator that produces 9,500 Watts of continuous power and 10,500 surge watts, it provides the power needed to run power equipment, lights, grinding equipment or other power tools at a jobsite. The Ranger provides excellent DC welding for general purpose welding and arc gouging operations, providing an unparalleled 29V for 300 Amp power for stick welding. Lincoln's Chopper technology provides easy starts, a smooth, reliable arc, low spatter and excellent bead appearance. The Ranger is powered by a 23 HP Kohler engine.

What's Included

    (1) Lincoln Ranger welder

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Features + Benefits

  • Powerful 23 HP, 674cc Kohler gas engine with pushbutton electric start
  • 10,500 surge Watts generator power; 9,500 Watts continuous power
  • Stick, TIG, wire and pipe welding capabilities and arc gouging with up to 300 Amp output
  • Welds steel, stainless steel and cast iron
  • Welds using up to 5/32in. stick electrodes
  • Dual digital output meters allow presetting weld amps
  • Duty cycle: 100% @ 305 Amps, 29V
  • CC-Stick mode is optimized for general purpose stick welding using E7018 low hydrogen electrode
  • Downhill pipe welding mode is excellent for cellulosic electrodes, providing fast travel speeds
  • Integrated arc control provides a soft or more forceful digging arc
  • Touch-Start DC TIG® mode lifts tungsten to start arc, with no high frequency required, avoiding contamination in weld
  • Simple controls keep training time to minimum

Key Specs

AttributeSpecification

item#

167745

Brand

Lincoln Electric

Manufacturer's Warranty

36 months parts/36months labor

Ship Weight

510.0 LB

Max. Amps

305

Power Type

DC

Multi-process

Yes

Spool Gun Included

No

Duty Cycle

100% At 305a

Engine Type

Other

Fuel Type

Gasoline

Fuel Capacity

12 Gal

Engine Displacement

44 cc
AttributeSpecification

Electric Start

Yes

Battery Included

Yes

Receptacles Included

Yes

Lifting Hook

Yes

Welding Cables Included

No

Generator Output (Continuous Watts)

9,500

Generator Output (Surge Watts)

10,500

Weldable Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel, Cast Iron

Min. Amps

20

Wire Feed Speed Control

No

Cart Included

No

Mig Ready

No

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Questions & Answers

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  1. does it include torches and grounding wire

    1. The Ranger does not include any external leads. The part number for this is #LCK704, this can be purchased with our sister company Jack's Small Engines. Please visit their website at www.jackssmallengines.com.

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    2. The Ranger does not include any external leads. There is a kit available through our parts department. The item # is LCK704. Please call us at 1-800-657-0516 for price and availability.

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  2. Does the Lincoln Electric Ranger 305 G welder/generator come with both 110 V and 220 V outlets?

    1. yes

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    2. The Lincoln welder does include both 110 volt and 220 volt outlets.

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  3. IS THIS WELDER SUITABLE FOR PIPELINE USE

    1. I have used a 250 ranger for almost 12 years. I thing the 305 would be great. The bigger the engine the smoother the ark. I have used 2 ranger 250s with both engines and the bigger engine was much smoother.

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    2. The Lincoln welder/generator can be used in this type of environment but will not hold up as well as the units specifically designed for this type of operation.

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  4. Is the 305 Lincoln EFI?

    Does it have a 3-phase outlet?

    1 answer

    1. This welder generator doesn't have EFI (electronic fuel injection). All the outlets on this unit are single phase, it doesn't produce 3-phase power.

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  5. is the ranger air cooled or water cooled?

    i also noticed in one of the previous questions that the ranger comes with 110v and 240v, just wonderd if they came with 3 phase? and what type of plugs are they on as it doesnt show in the pictures, thanks, jim

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    1. The engine on this welder/generator is a 23 hp Kolher air cooled engine.

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Warranty

Manufacturer's Warranty

36 months parts/36months labor