There is a lot of competition for this product this is good news for most consumers because what this competition and competitive pricing. This of course is to their advantage because it can help you get the best value for your money.

Hobart not only has wire fed welding machines, they also produce welder generators.  The generator welders are over $1000.00 but “kill two birds with one stone” so to speak. These machines can be used around the house or for light construction.  There are even great to use around the farm for repairs.

If the lights go out during a storm you will be able to provide electricity for all your appliances and if you need to do any repairs after the storm, you can use your generator for a welding machine. 

The two machines that they have now are both portable although they are heavy.  The smaller of the two can weld most steel and the other most metals. You may need to have a little experience but don’t need to be an expert to use these correctly, but you can still try and practice to get the perfect weld.

These generators Power is 4500 surge, 4000 continuous for the smaller one and 11,000 surge, 9500 continuous for the large one. The small has a circuit breaker and a restartable weld control knob. The large one also has circuit breakers and has a restartable coarse/fine control know.

The warranty on the small champion is two years on the engine and for the larger one its three years.  Then they have a 5/3/1 warranty as I said before.  They range in price from $1650.00 to $4000.00.  These prices may seem high but if you bought these two machines separately it would cost you more.

When shopping for a generator welder you want to look at a few different things.  You want to get a model that is right for you, so look at the review and ratings that people have written about the products you want to buy.  If you are buying a used one make sure that all of the components are in working order.  You don’t want to get it home and it doesn’t work. Even if it looks clean and never used you still need to lay your hand on it and see if it will start.  You not only want to see if the generator starts but you want to see if the welder has the correct arc.

If you are looking for a really great generator/welding machine, you should consider getting a Hobart. They have a great warranty on their products and accessories. They also have excellent prices.