145 Engine Welder Generator

The Lincoln Outback 145 is a portable engine-driven welder and generator built for service trucks, fence work, farm and ranch use, and maintenance crews: up to 145 amps of DC stick output paired with AC generator power, all protected by an included canvas cover. What it's for This unit covers stick welding electrodes up to 1/8 inch, and the AC side is rated at 4,750 watts peak and 4,250 watts continuous, enough to run a grinder, lights, a pump, or to assist a motor start on the jobsite. A Lincoln Electric Power MIG 140C can also be plugged into this machine for wire welding when that process is needed on site. What to check before buying This is a single-phase, DC-only stick machine rated for home, hobby, and light industrial use, with a duty cycle of 30 percent at 125 amps, rising to 100 percent at 80 amps, so plan your welding current around how long each pass needs to run. At 285 pounds, it is portable enough for a truck bed but still needs two people or lifting equipment to move safely. What comes with it Low-lift grab bars are built in for getting the unit on and off a truck bed. Fuel comes from a 6.8-gallon tank with a large fill opening, sized to stretch run time between refuels, and a Lincoln canvas cover ships with the machine for weather protection when it sits outdoors between jobs. Is this suited to a beginner? Yes, the listed skill level covers beginner and weekend-warrior use alongside light industrial jobs. Specifications Brand Lincoln SKU ILIN20140010 MPN LINK2707-2_ LINK2804-1 Mfgs MPN K2707-2, K2804-1 UPC 15082907666 Prop65 Yes Material Mild Steel, Stainless Steel Process Stick Max Amperage Output 145 Usage Home/Hobby, Light Industrial Phase Single Phase Manufacturer’s Warranty 3 Years Polarity DC Duty Cycle 30% Duty Cycle 30% at 125A, 60% at 100A, 100% at 80A Portability 285 lbs Skill Level Beginner, Weekend Warrior Discontinued Product No