Lightweight and compact, the Champion™ 4500 welder/generator provides you with the power you need wherever and whenever you need it. As an AC welder, the Champion™ 4500 delivers up to 140 amps of welding power, making it an ideal choice for maintenance and repair projects. Its also an excellent source of auxiliary power, providing up to 4500 watts of AC power. Truck ship.
140 amp AC welder for up to 1/8 in diameter AC stick.
Receptacles have heavy-duty covers
Rugged and lightweight - 190 lbs (87 kg)
CSA-approved receptacles
Model 500491
5/3/1 Industrial Warranty
5 year warranty on transformers, stabilizers, reactors, rectifiers, rotors, stators and brushes
3 year warranty on drive systems, PC boards, solenoid valves, switches and controls
1 year warranty on MIG guns, plasma torches, relays, contactor, triggers, regulator, accessories, spool guns, battery, field options and running gear. (90 days for industrial use.)
Normal wear items such as drive rolls, contact tips, nozzle, gas diffuser, plasma torch tips and electrodes and weld cables are not covered under warranty
Engine warranty is provided by the engine manufacturer
Hobart Generator Welder,
April 22, 2008
By bwhittixfrom Chandler, AZ
"I purchased 1 of these units for maintenance purposes. We had a situation where we had no power close to where a large cardboard bailer was on the loading dock. We were able to use this to weld the broken unit and get it back in service. I was surprised at how well a small welder/generator like this performed. It welded 3/8" steel rather effortlessly. Plus it provided the necessary power outlet to operate the hand grinder from. While it probably is not suitable for a production environment, it accels in a maintenance environment. All this and lightweight too. Excellent machine."
What is your level of technical expertise?:
Professional
Overall Rating:
4
/ 5
welder and generator,
April 21, 2008
By Matthew2from Conowingo Maryland
"After a hurricane came up the Chesapeake Bay and knocked out power for a couple of days, my wife and I decided to buy a generator for backup electricity. Instead of purchasing a generator only, I decided to purchase a welder/gererator for better utility. I can use it for welding and as backup for when the power goes out, its powerful enough for just about all my welding needs and supplies enough power to keep the refrigerator, well pump and heater running. I would recommend this unit for both welding and backup power generator, I've owned it for 2 years no problems, the only drawback is fuel capacity, otherwise I would give it a five out of five stars."
What is your level of technical expertise?:
Home Handyman
Overall Rating:
4
/ 5
Source of power and welding solution,
January 21, 2008
By xtrarushfrom Los Angeles , CA
"One of my bussines partners bought one of this generator welders ; I saw how develope his work with absolute independence of wired power; he can works until night with no concernes about cark of night and complete his job at any time he needs; perfect tool to be independent and performed good on welding works."
What is your level of technical expertise?:
Professional
Overall Rating:
4
/ 5
A Tech's Choice,
January 21, 2008
By GenTechStevefrom Knoxville,TN
"Being a Generator Tech I am extreamly picky and have my perferred name brands. This welder/generator is tops for size, price/value, and performance. So good in fact that I now own the one everybody borrows."
What is your level of technical expertise?:
Professional
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Life saver,
October 29, 2007
By bookd40from Louisiana
"Excellent power sorce and handy welder. My camp nieghbor was using this machine as a power supply for his camper. He also happend to be a welder which I needed at the time due to my axle broke on my Camper as soon as I pulled into camp. Very handy to have when on the road!"
What is your level of technical expertise?:
Home Handyman
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Excellent product,
October 29, 2007
By SLanefrom Texas
"I have only used this welder/generator for a few months, but find it to be an excellent product. It is easy to start and work with. Would recommend the mobile kit and longer cables."
What is your level of technical expertise?:
Beginner
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Welder/Generator,
July 9, 2007
By Hargettfrom Irvine, KY
"I have been exceptionally pleased with the service from this piece of equipment since I received it. The welder starts easily, runs relatively quietly has plently of generator plugs in accessable positions. For its size and the money I paid for it I feel I get exceptional service. I had not upgraded welders in several years and am very pleased with the advances the products had made."
What is your level of technical expertise?:
Home Handyman
Overall Rating:
4
/ 5
May 27, 2007
By cajunman83from Southern, La.
"Well I have owned this machine for a year now . I am a certified welder , that used plenty of machines before . I would say that this is a great machine for welding 6011 but it does very poor on 6010 and also 7018 . The generator ofers great power for the money ."
What is your level of technical expertise?:
Professional
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Welder,
March 7, 2007
By grebrofrom Texas
"Nice little machine. Definely get the mobile carriage."
What is your level of technical expertise?:
Professional
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