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Hobart Champion Elite - Engine Driven Stick
 
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Code: 5005XX
Price: $3,250.00

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Hobart Champion™ Elite - Engine Driven Stick Welder

Combining a 11,000-watt generator with a 225-amp AC or 210-amp DC welder,

The Champion™ Elite is ideal for farm, general construction, and emergency power applications. This unit is designed for Stick welding with quick and easy arc starts. It also performs general scratch-start DC TIG. The unit is capable of producing power while welding so your partner doesn’t have to wait to start on the next task. The Champion Elite offers a “no-nonsense” warranty. The engine is warranted separately by the engine manufacturer.

Engine:  (Choose Kohler or Subaru engine)
  • Kohler 23 HP (500544) or Subaru 23 HP (500545) gasoline engine, 3600 RPM
  • Fuel-efficient, low-maintenance, twin-cylinder, 4-cycle, overhead-valve
  • 12 gallon fuel tank for extended run time

 

Applications:
  • Maintenance
  • Construction
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Rental
  • Home
Power:
  • CC
  • DC
  • AC

FEATURES:

  • AC and DC weld output for smooth arc performance and easy starts
  • Four 120 volt (20 amp), one 240V (50 amp) and one 120/240 volt (50 amp) receptacles with push-button reset circuit breakers
  • Auxiliary power while welding gives you the capability to run other equipment (lights, grinder) at the same time you are welding
  • Heavy-duty construction with 100% duty cycle, fully-enclosed engine design, large battery, rugged electrical connections and wiring
  • Just under 4 ft long and weighs less than competitive units
  • "No tools" oil change and standard hour meter to help maintain routine scheduled oil servicing
  • Quick set current control - easy to set up and start welding.
  • Auto-idle for greater fuel savings and reduced noise.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Stock Numbers  #500544 Kohler
  #500545 Subaru
   
Rated Output at 25V 225 A at 100% Duty Cycle – AC
  210 A at 100% Duty Cycle – DC
Max. Open-Circuit Voltage 80
Welding Amperage Range 50 – 225 A – AC
  50 – 210 A – DC
Single-Phase Generator Power 11,000 W (10 kVa/kW), 60 Hz, 120/240 VAC;
  9500 watts continuous while welding
Dimensions  
  H: 31-1/8 in (791 mm)
  W: 20 in (508 mm)
  D: 45-3/4 in (1162 mm)
Net Weight  
  Kohler: 530 lb (240 kg)
  Subaru: 530 lb (240 kg)