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Outback® 185 Engine Driven Welder (Kohler®)
Portable welder/generator with DC stick welding and AC generator output, great for home owners and hobbyists.
Features
- Built for the Outdoors!™ - Great for anyone who needs portable DC stick welding and AC generator power! The Low-Lift™ grab bars on both ends make lifting the Outback® 185 on and off truck beds easy. The compact Outback® 185 is easy to start with all engine controls on the front of the machine, and it’s easy to use for welding. Use the AC generator power for a variety of applications described below with the large 6.8 gallon (25.7 liter) fuel tank! Plug in a Lincoln Electric POWER MIG® 140C or POWER MIG® 180C for wire welding too.
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Low-Lift™ Grab Bars
- More leverage for lifting unit on and off truck beds.
- Extra protection against product damage.
- Best in class feature!
- More leverage for lifting unit on and off truck beds.
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All Engine Controls on Front Control Panel
- Easy access for starting, especially when mounted on truck beds.
- Front panel includes electric start switch and engine choke control.
- Best in class feature!
- Easy access for starting, especially when mounted on truck beds.
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1-1/4 in. (32 mm) Diameter Rugged Tube Frame
- Great for all-around sturdy protection.
- Best in class feature!
- Great for all-around sturdy protection.
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6.8 Gallon (25.7 Liter) Fuel Tank
- Less frequent re-fueling, for extended run times.
- Large fuel fill opening for easy re-fueling too!
- Best in class feature!
- Less frequent re-fueling, for extended run times.
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Weld with up to 5/32 in. (4 mm) Stick Electrode
- Up to 185 amps of DC output for many applications.
- Up to 185 amps of DC output for many applications.
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5,700 Watts Peak AC Generator Power (5,200 Watts Continuous).
- Many uses! Grinder, work lights, pump, motor starting, or emergency power.
- Plug in a Lincoln Electric POWER MIG® 140C or POWER MIG® 180C for wire welding.
- Plug in a Lincoln Electric Tomahawk® 375 Air to cut metal.
- Many uses! Grinder, work lights, pump, motor starting, or emergency power.
Included
- Machine Only
Application
- General Fabrication
- Maintenance & Repair
- Repair Welding
| Item | Engine-Driven Welder |
| Color | Red |
| For Material Type | Cast Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel |
| Generator Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Phase | Single-/Three-Phase |
| Polarity | DC |
| Start Type | Electric |
| Stick Welding Maximum Output Current | 185 Amps |
| Stick Welding Minimum Output Current | 50 Amps |
| Stick Welding Output @ Duty Cycle | 130 Amps @ 25 V, 60%, 150 Amps @ 25 V, 20% |
| Welding Mode | CC |
| Welding Processes | Stick Welding (SMAW) |
| Application | Farmers, Fence Contractors, Maintenance Crews, Ranchers, Service Trucks |
| Circuit Breaker | yes |
| Continuous Auxiliary Power | 5,000 W |
| Engine Brand | Kohler |
| Engine Displacement | 26.2 cu in |
| Engine Model | Kohler CH440 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 6.8 gal |
| Generator Outlets | 20 Amps 120V 5-20R (4), 50 Amps 240V 6-50R |
| Horsepower | 14 hp |
| Model | K2706-2 |
| Oil Capacity | 1 13/64 qt |
| Overall Depth | 31.5 in |
| Overall Height | 25.61 in |
| Overall Width | 21.8 in |
| Peak Auxiliary Power | 5,700 W |
| Series | Outback 185 |
| Sound Level | 78.9 dBA @ 23 ft |
| Standards | CSA Certified, ISO 9001 |
| Weight | 295 lb |
Outback® 185 Engine Driven Welder (Kohler®)
Portable welder/generator with DC stick welding and AC generator output, great for home owners and hobbyists.
Features
- Built for the Outdoors!™ - Great for anyone who needs portable DC stick welding and AC generator power! The Low-Lift™ grab bars on both ends make lifting the Outback® 185 on and off truck beds easy. The compact Outback® 185 is easy to start with all engine controls on the front of the machine, and it’s easy to use for welding. Use the AC generator power for a variety of applications described below with the large 6.8 gallon (25.7 liter) fuel tank! Plug in a Lincoln Electric POWER MIG® 140C or POWER MIG® 180C for wire welding too.
-
Low-Lift™ Grab Bars
- More leverage for lifting unit on and off truck beds.
- Extra protection against product damage.
- Best in class feature!
- More leverage for lifting unit on and off truck beds.
-
All Engine Controls on Front Control Panel
- Easy access for starting, especially when mounted on truck beds.
- Front panel includes electric start switch and engine choke control.
- Best in class feature!
- Easy access for starting, especially when mounted on truck beds.
-
1-1/4 in. (32 mm) Diameter Rugged Tube Frame
- Great for all-around sturdy protection.
- Best in class feature!
- Great for all-around sturdy protection.
-
6.8 Gallon (25.7 Liter) Fuel Tank
- Less frequent re-fueling, for extended run times.
- Large fuel fill opening for easy re-fueling too!
- Best in class feature!
- Less frequent re-fueling, for extended run times.
-
Weld with up to 5/32 in. (4 mm) Stick Electrode
- Up to 185 amps of DC output for many applications.
- Up to 185 amps of DC output for many applications.
-
5,700 Watts Peak AC Generator Power (5,200 Watts Continuous).
- Many uses! Grinder, work lights, pump, motor starting, or emergency power.
- Plug in a Lincoln Electric POWER MIG® 140C or POWER MIG® 180C for wire welding.
- Plug in a Lincoln Electric Tomahawk® 375 Air to cut metal.
- Many uses! Grinder, work lights, pump, motor starting, or emergency power.
Included
- Machine Only
Application
- General Fabrication
- Maintenance & Repair
- Repair Welding
| Item | Engine-Driven Welder |
| Color | Red |
| For Material Type | Cast Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel |
| Generator Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Phase | Single-/Three-Phase |
| Polarity | DC |
| Start Type | Electric |
| Stick Welding Maximum Output Current | 185 Amps |
| Stick Welding Minimum Output Current | 50 Amps |
| Stick Welding Output @ Duty Cycle | 130 Amps @ 25 V, 60%, 150 Amps @ 25 V, 20% |
| Welding Mode | CC |
| Welding Processes | Stick Welding (SMAW) |
| Application | Farmers, Fence Contractors, Maintenance Crews, Ranchers, Service Trucks |
| Circuit Breaker | yes |
| Continuous Auxiliary Power | 5,000 W |
| Engine Brand | Kohler |
| Engine Displacement | 26.2 cu in |
| Engine Model | Kohler CH440 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 6.8 gal |
| Generator Outlets | 20 Amps 120V 5-20R (4), 50 Amps 240V 6-50R |
| Horsepower | 14 hp |
| Model | K2706-2 |
| Oil Capacity | 1 13/64 qt |
| Overall Depth | 31.5 in |
| Overall Height | 25.61 in |
| Overall Width | 21.8 in |
| Peak Auxiliary Power | 5,700 W |
| Series | Outback 185 |
| Sound Level | 78.9 dBA @ 23 ft |
| Standards | CSA Certified, ISO 9001 |
| Weight | 295 lb |
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