*100% best **Generater.Systems** I have used. A test for hurricane prep here in Louisiana: three AC units, 5000, 5000 & 8000, 3 fridges, 2 device power setups, 4 flat screens....AND I had 40% of the power meter to spare.*
@donsal.t.17653 ай бұрын
You used this welder to power all that??
@joshgill51253 жыл бұрын
I've been playing around with starting a welding business and have been trying to find the right first truck machine. After this video I'm sold, thank you for all the advice and videos. Keep up the great work!
@garrettmize61285 жыл бұрын
Been welding for 28 years pipline to drilling rigs and I appreciate your channel and what your about. Out of Oklahoma
@derbadortheweldor89405 жыл бұрын
Thanks I really appreciate it
@illinoisboy85776 ай бұрын
I just ordered this machine last week. Im thinking about buying a Predator generator for my migraine welder and grinders to run separately so i can just use the 145 for stick welding
@Texas12valve Жыл бұрын
I'm not going to be a rig welder, I just want a little welder generator that I can take to the hunting land, fix fences, and do small projects at the house and this machine sounds perfect.
@devioux40824 жыл бұрын
Based on your review I picked one up as a test run and so far this little machine is working great, my guys use it heavily 8-10 hours a day. It’s proven to be a work horse, going to order a few more. Welding with 7018-1/8 on 3/8 steel. Order the kit to convert it to propane.
@CashappPanhandler4 жыл бұрын
This video and your comment made me buy one. I run 7018 1/8 to repair skid steers. Just breaking it in but working great so far. Have not had an issue running back to back at 110 amps yet
@adilrao4 жыл бұрын
Where do I find the kit? Just got the champion and thinking of putting it on my pickup with a 100 lb propane tank. Would love to hear how you did it. Also, how is it holding up so far?
@hectorcalderon30112 жыл бұрын
Is it possible to send a link on the kit to turn into propane I want to do that to mine
@adilrao Жыл бұрын
how's it holding up?
@michaelzapata4617 Жыл бұрын
$1800?! i just bought mine recently for about $2500
@illinoisboy85776 ай бұрын
5 years ago bruh lol i just paid $2,500 a few days ago lol
@CJD15184 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. I have been trying to determine what I want to buy and use. I am an experienced welder and have been wanting to buy something with out breaking my bank and have been looking at the champion and other machines to buy but didn't know if it was worth the money or not. You have put in some good info and time on this machine. I am impressed with you and the equipment. Thanks again.
@Tiersmoke92555 Жыл бұрын
Vulcan is a better buy and HF is everywhere.
@derbadortheweldor8940 Жыл бұрын
It is but when this video was made HF didn’t have the Vulcan engine drive
@brandonpadilla10005 жыл бұрын
Just bought it a few weeks ago because of your first review on this welder, one bad azz welder iam very pleased with it. Thank you for your videos brother
@nolanparish50185 жыл бұрын
brandonpadilla1000 how does this machine run 6010?
@rockyturner62325 жыл бұрын
Just bought it because of your review thanks .
@adilrao4 жыл бұрын
Give us a review please!
@haroldjames27543 жыл бұрын
Getting one tomorrow, thanks for the video!
@loganrench56803 жыл бұрын
I great grandfather worked for hobart in the paint department painting the machines then he moved to the rod plant making rod
@westlopelayneford5 ай бұрын
How long of leads will it accept?
@demigoddex70053 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the tips I’m receiving from here. Starting a mobile welding company and most likely will roll with this machine here.
@armandoaguilar414 Жыл бұрын
Mine keeps stalling after using it for more than 10 min.. was running perfect until this started happening. Changed oils plug and filters.. anyone else having this issue?
@frankmarti89843 жыл бұрын
Not a bad welder for the price more than enough to do home repairs thanks for time and information
@dirtydeedsoutdoors4134 жыл бұрын
Just bought one cuz of your review. Now I can add mobile welding for my clients. Right now I'm just a welding/Fab shop. Should serve me fine till I get bigger jobs that require more welding/gen output. But happy and excited 😊
@Blademast3 жыл бұрын
trying to buy a miller 185 DX from my friend for 900, so this actually really helped out thank you. Great video, thanks from Michigan
@martinmolina664411 ай бұрын
Why my champion 145 it’s cut off Went it run only has a 30 hrs ??
@loganrench56803 жыл бұрын
I get welding gas from tractor supply when I'm out of town it's more convenient then running around to find a welding supply
@landybob83932 жыл бұрын
Will it power a 140 mig welder
@asdridmoon92453 жыл бұрын
I'm building my own welding rig . afer watching you reviews. I'm going to buy this for stick and power my hobart 140 mig. I'm going to second generator for my helpers grinding and ECT.
@billarroo14 жыл бұрын
Great Review, Thanks William Orange county, ca.
@adilrao Жыл бұрын
how does it hold up long term? Do you turn the gas off and let it close itself?
@cameronshonk75732 жыл бұрын
How well does the millermatic 211 run on it plugged into 220v?
@johnstiller28523 жыл бұрын
To change out spark plug I can’t reach it do u have to remove outer housing
@appalachianamerican38815 жыл бұрын
Cool vid, out of my price range right now. Any tips on 6010 vertical plate? And ways to hold the rod without your support hand getting in the way. I seem to do better at school with one hand instead of two, but i'd be steadier with 2 I reckon.
@derbadortheweldor89405 жыл бұрын
Vertical 6011/6010 can be tricky. It takes as much practice as 7018 or any other rod would. You will find that 6011/6010 works great overhead.
@styvencanchola75582 жыл бұрын
Did you have any problems welding with it during the cold? I heard it stalls when the temperature outside is around 40 or below
@herbertherbomoore4154 жыл бұрын
Can the lincoln bulldog 5500 grind and weld metal at the same time?
@derbadortheweldor89404 жыл бұрын
I would assume It would be just like the champion 145 you can but with significant power drop to both.
@donblack59633 жыл бұрын
This welder is over $2000.00 in Canada
@mikecubes16424 жыл бұрын
it looks like a good little machine and you can handle most jobs with 1/8 and 5/32 rods does it ever got too hot if you run 5/32 7018 for a long time? i am thinking of getting one of these
@mikecubes16424 жыл бұрын
@JohnnyRingo 145 is the low end for 5/32. i had a few jobs come up after i made the comment that needed 3/16 rod so i decided not to get a small machine
@jerryolivares54124 жыл бұрын
Wondering of this is a good machine to purchase since i have a mobile mechanic business and have been ask to do some welding repairs on car or horae2 tralior when ive been called out to check wiring or do brake or axle seals on them really like this welder just nit sure if it would work for what i do
@derbadortheweldor89404 жыл бұрын
It depends on the amount of generator power you need. It sounds like it would fit your welding needs very well tho.
@jerryolivares54124 жыл бұрын
Yeah i might get it i dont do alot of heavy welding just quick tralior repairs
@Ace-yf3xf5 жыл бұрын
My local Big r has one for 780.00 on clearance.
@randymack17825 жыл бұрын
whats a Big r? I would juggle bills to buy one for that! someone listed one for sale for $950 about 100 miles away, & I thought about it, but missed out as someone else jumped immediately at that price
@Ace-yf3xf5 жыл бұрын
Randy mack a Big R is like a tractor supply in my area. We have both across the street from one another
@billmcyrus5 жыл бұрын
I hope you got it!
@emmanuelsalinas23345 жыл бұрын
Has anyone heard anything good or bad on the klutch welder generators?
@herbertherbomoore4153 жыл бұрын
What's the break in time?
@herbertherbomoore4153 жыл бұрын
What's a derbador?
@angeloliva354 жыл бұрын
This championship 145 or this one TOMAHAWK 15 HP Engine Driven Portable 2,000 Watt Generator with 210 Amp Stick and TIG Welder with Kit www.amazon.com/dp/B01M5E5KTQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_5nBvEbBY2ERC6
@wbaldwin63 жыл бұрын
Just a question for you. I have the Champion 145 and I know you reference running 7018 quite often on here, Did you ever run into an issue where 7018 or 6010 just wouldn't light up? Usually don't have an issue with either rod on big machine at work ,but this little welder seems low on output power.... i.e. running flat 1/8 6013 i have to run with the dial set at around 140-145 which is above normal range for this rod plus I really don't like them for anything accept general low stress repairs. both 7018/6010 refuse to light up period.
@mrjodoe3 жыл бұрын
other american welder generators for small money i know: Lincoln Bulldog, Miller Fusion 160, ye olde Lincoln SA, non american examples of welder generators for small money: MOSA magicweld, SDMO weldarc, Telwin thunder, Pramac W220, Fogo FH7220, GenSet weldbaby 180, Eisemann s6401, Geko 6401,... Concerning gasoline driven: honda gx390 engines are preferable over the smaller Honda GX models like eg. the 270. And I think for this welder size a strong single phase output for 1~ 230V (5kW for grinders, maybe a plasma cutter @35A(?) could be used) makes way more sense then weak 1~@2,5kW and 3~@5,5kW output. PS: Diesel is alwas a good idea if you can and will afford a bigger machine one day...
@158ivo4 жыл бұрын
can I use 220 outlet for 40amp plasma cutter?
@derbadortheweldor89404 жыл бұрын
Yes sir i used to do it all the time
@johnthemechanic29375 жыл бұрын
I brought this same welder, for the DIY would 20 foot cable do or should I buy 50 foot cable?
@derbadortheweldor89405 жыл бұрын
I would definitely go with 50
@johnthemechanic29375 жыл бұрын
@@derbadortheweldor8940 will do👍
@edt6894 жыл бұрын
Whats maximum metal thickness u can weld with this machine and for how long?
@casey3603604 жыл бұрын
Edward Taylor running stick? As thick as you have the skills to prep and multipass 7018 on.
@randyjuarez36543 жыл бұрын
Hey I have a hobart champion 145 as well and when I strike an arc and start welding the engine idles down quite a bit. I end up have to hold a very tight arc and sometimes it stops then starts welding. Any ideas as to what it could be?
@jeremiah63983 жыл бұрын
Where did you get your leads from?
@tfi62795 жыл бұрын
Where did the f350 with 2 extra lug nuts go?
@derbadortheweldor89405 жыл бұрын
I still have it. I keep it set up as a flatbed dump truck.
@baironfuentes22395 жыл бұрын
What engine oil brand they you use in it? Is the 240v plug a 50 amp? Thanks.
@derbadortheweldor89405 жыл бұрын
I use mobile one full synthetic 10w30 in all my machines. The 220v is 22 amps I think.
@chrisnedbalek28664 жыл бұрын
... I was curious so looked it up. It's 20 amp.
@adilrao4 жыл бұрын
@@derbadortheweldor8940 how often do you change the oil? any other maintenance so far? bought a slightly used one and really wish to know how they hold up
@DrSveetdiik3 жыл бұрын
@@chrisnedbalek2866 220 is a 50
@Turok73734 жыл бұрын
Is it weather proof?
@derbadortheweldor89404 жыл бұрын
I would assume all engine drive welders are weatherproof
@johnthemechanic29374 жыл бұрын
Hey buddy, I have a hobart champion 145, what type of quick connectors do you have on ur machine. As long as it a maximum of 200 amp right.
@derbadortheweldor89404 жыл бұрын
I just use 200amp tweco connectors
@johnthemechanic29374 жыл бұрын
@@derbadortheweldor8940 ok
@herbertherbomoore4154 жыл бұрын
Can you run a 145 amp fcaw machine with it?
@joshamaya1965 жыл бұрын
Does it have a hour count?
@derbadortheweldor89405 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately not so I just guess
@randymack17825 жыл бұрын
first off, if anyone is looking at Tractor Supply, they have promotions sometimes, 0% INTEREST!!!! I got my riding lawnmower, roughly same price as this welder, & was able to get 0% for 18 months, & no matter how you consider it, That's hard to beat! for checking oil, there once existed a clear piece that you could screw in older engines, it was like a kitchen baster, & had a little plunger on top, so you could tap the plunger & if it pulled oil, you knew it was safe to use. not sure if can still find? but I will hunt if your interested, & for the drain, I would do a bit of plumbing to put a remote drain on.I would like one for a different reason, to put a spring axle and trailer wheels to pull it behind my FWD car, car gets around 35mpg, but cant pull anything over approx. 1000 lbs, so for easy project, haul it, take a mig in trunk, have a place for a small acetylene tank & oxygen tank, and my car could do a bit. lol. as for compact trucks, I once did side work welding, & used a 1986 Toyota 1/2 ton, & put a Lincoln Ranger 9 in bed, & had no issues, I had made a bracket to hold a small acetylene tank vertical, and took what I needed to each job, & unloaded all after each job, & yeah, the Lincoln is a heavy welder, around 800lbs? I think, I stopped side welding work after an issue in 2012., now I will be using a Toyota former motorhome, converted into a flatbed truck, so its a 1 ton dually, but should be decent on gas with a 4 cylinderI meant to mention have you also considered a tiny generator, not a HF one, but similar, either 2 or 4 cycle, but 1200-1500 watt, which would run average size tools, & be extremely fuel efficient. I am seriously thinking of one for my toy truck build to keep hours off the Ranger9, just for hand tools use. but still need big gen for big grinders, lol.
@cavemanjoe79725 жыл бұрын
When I was doing commercial roofing a few years back, we used the little Honda 2000-watt inverter generators to run grinders and drills on metal roofs. The auto-idle is nice, they're great on gas, and they had plenty of power for the 4-inch grinders. Most smaller generators have 15-amp 110V outlets, because they're made more for weekend campers running laptop chargers and trickle chargers on boat batteries; I don't know if they'd have the output to run a 4-inch grinder all that well. Better to have a little more power than you need rather than not enough, but if you try it, let me know. It'd be neat to know that I can grab a little $200 generator instead of a $900+ one for odd jobs with some of these tools.
@randymack17825 жыл бұрын
yes I am sure it will work as long as you do a few things, first watch power of tool, electrically it is volts X amps = watts, so you can do math for each tool to make sure your safe, but remember that's only a guide, & could be off, o I recommend to buy a small meter called a "kill a watt" meter, it will give you accurate readings so you can see how many watts tool uses when starting, and under a heavy load. now hard part is finding a good cheap lightweight generator and make sure you do not over load, other than "starting" watts, make sure running watts are below output, & give yourself a safety margin. many of these will use 1 gallon every 5 or so hours at 1/2 load, versus big welder using like mine 1.1 gallon an hour under load. so wont take huge amount of hours to pay for it in fuel savings alone. P.S. I found my Kill A Watt meter at a pawnshop brand new for $10 brand new in package.to mount it, I am planning to use a few strips of automotive car tire, 2"X2" or so, with an automotive valve spring in between, so I can bolt it to the bed, & keep vibration down, cheap. for Christmas my wife got me 2 LED dual light pole lights, 20,000 lumens, 1 pulls 101 watts, the other pulls 105 watts, according to my meter, which will go a long way for working at night, versus normal lights which may pull 250 watts to 500 watts per bulb. that way can use small gen for powering lights at night plus tools, lol. personally I would look for 6 - 7.5 amp grinders, the cheap Harbor Freight grinders are 4.5 amp, but they cant take hard use. & older small 4" - 4 1/2" grinders seem to be higher amp, like 11 amp, even 1 of my Dewalt is 11 amp, while today they are around 7 amp for one that looks the same. same with an old Milaukee. when I was doing this on side gas was way more expensive than today, but I never forgot how it ate me alive just to power tools, I also had a 4500 watt generator, I would throw on bed for electricity & pulled a Hobart Pipeliner for welding, before I bought my Ranger, & the Hobart didn't have a working ide up, so had a manual pull cable to pull before could weld. & I told myself I would keep hours off machine & save gas 1 way or other if I ever did this again.another way would be use a couple deep cycle batteries and a 2k-3.5k inverter to power tools & have either your truck, or welder charge batteries when running.