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
15 of 15 would recommend this product to a friend.
Product Reviews
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Hobart Champ 4500 Welder/Generator,
November 18, 2008
By GregFfrom Katy, Texas
"This is a great Welder/Generator. I have used the arc welder extensively. It works great for small jobs around the farm and I have used it on extra jobs where a large welder was too hard to be able to use. I also used it when I lost power during Hurricane Rita and was able to keep power to my Refrigerator and Freezer, saving me a lot of money in lost food. I would and have recommend to anyone."
What is your level of technical expertise?:
Professional
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
one of the best on the market,
November 18, 2008
By junkkmannfrom knoxville.tn
"the hobart 4500 welder/generator is a must have item. this in my opion is one of the best portable welder/generators on the market. it is a very light,very well built, always starts with one or two pulls of the rope.we use this model to install steel machinery and run our job sites all throught the south east area. very fuel efficient, with all the power of a much larger unit. great welds with this unit! by far one of the best generator/welders that i have ever owned.2yrs hard use with no problems."
What is your level of technical expertise?:
Professional
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Great Machine,
November 18, 2008
By EvilTexanfrom San Antonio, Tx
"This machine is great! I have used it for everything from fence panels, handrails, staircases, and even some light structural steel. It ran GREAT everytime. I never had a hard time starting it. Gave enough power to run my grinders and saws too! I had the running gear on mine and let me tell you it was amazing. I was able to move it anywhere I needed to on the jobsite and that helped me out alot. Great machine and I would definetly recomend it"
What is your level of technical expertise?:
Professional
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Great Welder/Generator,
November 17, 2008
By Justjimfrom Texas
"I got my Hobart Champ 4500 Welder/Generator about two years ago. I never thought I would use any piece of equipment as much as I have this one. I use it for all kind of work around the ranch. The welder is great for building fences and repairing equipment. I almost never use my stationary welder now that I have the Hobart Champ. I use it all the time for my power tools and equipment when stationary power is not available. It is also great for when the power goes off as it does often here in the country. All in all, I don't know how I would ever get anything done with out it."
What is your level of technical expertise?:
Professional
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Hobart Welder-Generator,
November 17, 2008
By Legsfrom Dewey, AZ
"I bought the Hobart Welder-Generator a couple of years ago. I use it for welding and as a power source at my remote land I have. I have found it to be very good as a welder and excellent as a power source as it can handle anything I wish to use. I can weld fences as well as flat stock and it will handle a circular saw, drills, and even power my RV.
An excellent product."
What is your level of technical expertise?:
Home Handyman
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
A great welder for in the field,
August 26, 2008
By MrFrankfrom North East Indiana
"Cannot be better choice for farm use need to weld something in the field and its great. Need to run a grinder or drill before welding and there it is. No problem starting even in winter."
What is your level of technical expertise?:
Professional
Overall Rating:
4
/ 5
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
