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Hobart Mig Welders
Reviews of the Hobart line of MIG welders
Hobart makes a good variety of MIG welders. Touted as "The ability to change your world," the company has a solid reputation for good mig welders and a variety of welding products guys have come to depend on. Comparing Hobart Mig welders to others yields some interesting results. We'll publish a comparison later on Hobart mig welders to others.
The Hobart mig welders I've used have been top notch. Here's a listing of the common Hobart Mig welders on the market.
Hobart MIG Welders Line
Hobart MIG welders: Handler 125 MIG
Rugged and portable, the Handler 125 Hobart Mig welder operates off 115-volt household current. Comes ready to weld without shielding gas using .030-.035 in (0.8-0.9 mm) flux cored wire. For greater versatility, consider the Handler 125 MIG. This unit has a solenoid valve installed for welding with .023-.030 in (0.6-0.8 mm) solid wire and gas shielding.
Handler 125 requires MIG Conversion Kit
I haven't personally used this Hobart Mig welder, but I like the ones I've seen. People tell me that they're good mig welding units.
Features of this Hobart MIG welder include...
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Welds 20 gauge up to 3/16 inch steel with flux cored wire
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Proven built-in wire feeder with quick-release drive roll tension lever
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Built-in contactor eases use and is an excellent safety feature which makes wire electrically "cold" when not welding.
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This Hobart workhorse mig unit has four output voltage settings with wire feed speed tracking provide quick and easy adjustment for different materials and thickness.
Hobart MIG welders: Handler 140 M.I.G.
The Handler Hobart M.I.G. welder 140 operates off 115 volt standard household current for maximum versatility. This welder comes ready to weld with or without shielding gas, no additional kit required. With an amperage output range of 25 - 140 this Hobart Mig welder easily handles a broad selection of solid mild steel or stainless, flux cored and aluminum wires.
Features of this Hobart Mig Welder Include...
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Welds 24 gauge up to 1/4 inch in a single pass
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This Hobart Mig welder has proven built-in wire feeder with quick-release drive roll lever
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Built-in contactor eases use and is an excellent safety feature which makes wire electrically "cold" when not welding. Hobart welders are good at this function.
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Four output voltage settings with wire feed tracking provide quick and easy adjustment for different materials and thickness.
Handler 180 Hobart Mig Welders
I've used this Hobart Mig welder a time or two, although I have not owned one. It's got a good set of features and can handle aluminum mig welding jobs. Powerful and portable, the Handler® 180 operates off 230 volt power. These Hobart mig welders come ready to weld with or without shielding gas, no additional kit required. With an amperage output range of 25 - 180, it easily handles a broad selection of solid mild steel or stainless, flux cored and aluminum wires.
IronMan™ 210 Hobart Mig Welders
An economical all-in-one MIG welder that is both versatile and portable, the IronMan™ 210 has outstanding arc characteristics from excellent short arc performance to an easy-to-control weld puddle. Welds 22 gauge to 3/8" steel. The IronMan™ 210 easily runs aluminum - just add the optional Spoolmate 3035 spoolgun and #207642 Switch Kit, and you're ready to weld aluminum from 14 gauge to 1/4".
IronMan™ 250 Hobart Mig Welders
The IronMan 250 MIG welder is an affordable welding package that is
efficient in design and service. This mig welder is equipped with many
outstanding features. Add a spool gun and you've got an outstanding package for
welding aluminum.
This mig welder comes complete with a constant-voltage DC power source; 10'
primary input cable with plug; durable built-in wire feeder; .023 and .030/.035
in. quick-change dual groove drive (feed) roll; 12', 200 amp MIG welding gun;
10' work cable with clamp; much more.
Hobart is a respected name, and Hobart MIG welders have a good reputation for a variety of reasons. Hobart M.I.G. welders are top flight welding machines.
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