Powerful and portable, the Handler® 187 operates off 230 Volt power. 7 voltage settings and infinite wire feed control enable fine tuning for the smoothest arc with less spatter. Comes ready to weld with or without shielding gas, no additional kit required. With an amperage output range of 25 - 185, it easily handles a broad selection of solid mild steel or stainless, flux cored and aluminum wires. U.S.A.
Item# 1646187
Was $669.99 Sale $659.99
Volts
230
Amps
185
Duty Cycle
30% at 130 Amps
Mig Ready
Yes
Wire Feed Speed Control
Yes, 40 - 700 IPM
Weldable Metals
Steel, stainless steel, and aluminum
Weld Thickness (in.)
24-gauge up to 5/16in. steel
Clamp Cable Length (ft.)
10
Regulator and Gas Hose Included
Yes
Shielding Gas Required
No
Welding Wire Diameter (in.)
0.023 - 0.035
Cart
No
Dimensions L x W x H (in.)
10 5/8 x 19 1/2 x 12 3/8
Comfortable H-10 MIG welding gun
Built-in gas valve
Regulator and gas hose
1 lb. spool of .030in. self-shielded flux cored welding wire
8in. wire spool adapter
25–185 Amp range
7 output voltage settings and infinite wire feed control
Built-in contactor
Self-resetting thermal overload protection
Model 500525
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
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
82 of 83 would recommend this product to a friend.
Product Reviews
FEATURED REVIEW
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Great welder,
March 7, 2007
By mfljrfrom Texas
"This is a great little machine within it's capacity. It has excellent control at the lower settings yet is still able to weld heavier metal at the top end without breaking a sweat. Several other machines I have used in this class (price range) either work well on the top settings or on the bottom settings (the Hobart 180 suffered from this), but it is rare to find one that works well throughout the whole range. The Hobart 187 does just that though, and at a great price.
So far I have used it with .35 flux core and .35 solid core with 75/25 gas and it works better than I expected when I bought it with either. I would have no hesitations buying another if for some reason I needed to.
I can't think of anything negative to say about this machine, as long as what you need to do falls within it's abilities, you will not be dissappointed.
Mike"
What is your level of technical expertise?:
Professional
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Great Welder,
November 21, 2008
By BigBirdfrom Las Vegas
"I haven’t had much, well any, experience welding before I purchased this welder. I was amazed at how easy it was to get set up. I was making good welds in no time, once I hooked up a bottle. With the flux core wire, I had inconsistent, spattery welds. Of course I attribute 100% of this to lack of experience. Once I had a bottle on it, I was laying down strong welds that looked pretty good. I made a mountain bike mounting system for the back of the truck and I have absolutely no worries that the welds will fail and send thousands of dollars in bikes to their death. Now I am constantly looking for excuses to use the welder."
What is your level of technical expertise?:
Home Handyman
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
one amazing machine,
November 20, 2008
By misttuckfrom moab, utah
"I am a owner of a welding shop in Moab, Utah. A couple of years ago I bought a Hobart 180 to do handrails and smaller jobs. I got a modification of a trackhoe bucket. My 180 is only rated to weld up to 3/8" thick steel. The bucket was to be modified for reclamation work. It was only 3 ft wide and needed to be 9 ft wide. I found some 1" thick and 1/2" thick steel. With a little preheating I welded this bucket together with the 180 I thought I would do my root passes and filler passes with the mig and then weld it out with my Lincoln Pipeliner 250 but, the job got moved up 3 weeks. They needed the bucket ASAP . I told the the guy that I didnt know if the welds would hold because it wasnt welded out . The guy came back after the job was finished and told me that the bucket was still working. That was pretty amazing regarding the abuse that the bucket went through. I have done lots of work with my welder, it is a really good , tough machine. The only problen I have ran into is that I have had to change the nozzle tip once"
What is your level of technical expertise?:
Professional
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Hobart Handler 187 MIG Welder,
November 20, 2008
By riverman2from Munising Michigan
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"I’m a professional stairbuilder and utilize a lot of steel components in the structural design of my staircases. I needed a Mig welder that was light enough to move around on the jobsite yet had enough power and capacity to weld heavy steel all day long. The Hobart Handler 187 MIG Welder 230 volt handled the task required beautifully. The photos show how well it performs in all position continuous welding. I would recommend it to anyone who needs a compact machine to do serious welding."
What is your level of technical expertise?:
Professional
Overall Rating:
4
/ 5
nice,
November 19, 2008
By seje
"nice machine you get what you pay for. it welds well. its not the best but for a do it yourselve its great!!!!"
What is your level of technical expertise?:
Professional
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Hobart Handler is Handy,
November 19, 2008
By 51FordF2from Oxford, IN
"I purchased the Hobart Handler 187, specifically for bodywork on a 1951 Ford truck that I am restoring. This welder FAR exceeds my expectations, and makes me look like I have a lot more experience than I do.
Operation is very easy, and settings are accurate. Everything needed, with the exception of an argon tank, is included in the box, and I was up and running within 10 minutes of opening the box. I have yet to make a bad weld with the Handler,
On my truck, I am using the Handler extensively, welding in 18 gauge steel patches and panels, both butt welds and plug welds. The Handler allows me precise control, with thin sheet metal. However, I have built several jigs and tools, as well as a metal workbench, using 1/4" and 3/8" flat and angle steel, and the welds are just as good, with great penetration.
I would heartily recommend the Handler 187...in fact, I already have, to anyone who would listen!"
What is your level of technical expertise?:
Home Handyman
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Great Little Welder,
November 19, 2008
By ahatcher
"I've owned Hobart welders for several years now. Never a problem and this wire-feed is no exception. For the serious hobbiest, this is the perfect MIG. The heat setting of 3 is more than enough to weld 1/4" material together while never hitting the duty cycle. You can weld and weld and keep on welding for as long as you can hold a steady bead.
Buy it! You'll love it!"
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
187 .mig Welder,
November 18, 2008
By Homer321from Farmer in Nebraska.
"This is my first wire welder so I don't have any previous experience to draw upon except of course stick welding but I am very happy with the performance of this machine. I have welded pieces up to one half inch thick and I have used both the flux core and solid wire with excellent results. I would recommend this welder to anybody, both novice and expert!"
What is your level of technical expertise?:
Home Handyman
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Hobart 187 welder,
November 18, 2008
By Chadly1972from North Platte,NE
"I do a lot of body work and light fabrication. The hobart 187 is a great welder for sheetmetal welding associated with autobody repair, as well as alot of light fabrication. I would recommend this product to anybody with a hobby shop or home garage use. this welder makes great spot welds and is very easy to use."
What is your level of technical expertise?:
Professional
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Hobart welder user friendly,
November 18, 2008
By Terrokeefrom Denver ,co
"Have a Hobart Handler for a year now. Works great and is easily adjusted to the metal being welded. I am a mechanic by trade and is very usefull from a quick exhuast system welds to building roll bars and rocker skids for off road vehilces. Has great penetration for thicker metals and can be adjusted for thin sheet metal without burning through."
What is your level of technical expertise?:
Professional
