hobart

[cams 76]

does anyone know if hobart welders are good? im looking at the hobart handler 180

 

[HotWheels]

does anyone know if hobart welders are good? im looking at the hobart handler 180

very very good. I have one. built my bronco.

 

[Fathom]

Do a search on Hobart. I did and found lots of info....

 

[Case]

hobarts are good welders. there just not considered top of the line and that is reflected in thier price. i have one and have had no problems. if you can, go gass, much better quality welds and you wont create a huge cloud of smoke like with flux cored wire.

 

[sstlaure]

It's what we built the Green Dune Machine with. It think it was a Handler 135 we used.

 

[HotWheels]

I really like the hobart. easy to use and very effective.

 

[Jeepincj7]

Hobart is made by Miller. Basically uses the same parts, however, they aren't the same in one major area. First of all, I have a Hobart 175. I like the welder, but there is one major thing I would change about my welder. There are only four power settings. Basically, you can only have a choice of 1-2-3-4. The Miller has an infinite power setting between 1-10. So, if you need a 4.5 setting, you can use it. The Hobart doesn't allow for adjusting between a 3 and 4 setting. Its either 3 or 4. Most would say that this isn't a huge issue, but I've welded with my buddy's Miller 210 and its a huge benefit IMHO. The Miller is only around $50 more for comparable units. I say that $50 is worth it.

I love my Hobart, but the Miller is a better unit.

 

[PPiazza]

I just recently purchased a Mig Welder, did my homework talked to many people who fab and build wheelers. They gave me two pieces of advice, 1 go miller if I cant afford a miller then get a Hobart. 2. 220 is the way to go. I listend to 1. I got a Hobart and LOVE IT, but do to my shop limitations I could only do 110. Someday many moons from now I will upgrade the shop to 220 and then buy another Hobart 220 unit.

 

[Tgure]

I have the 180 and it has worked great for all my welding on the frame and axles thus far. Body work coming soon and I bet it will work great for that as well. I even run it off a 60' extension cord to my upstairs outlet behind the dryer. ;D

 

[76Broncofromhell]

I just bought one two weeks ago from the internet for only $550 shipped to my door. Looks pretty good so far. I bought a gas dryer just so I could utilize the dryer port in the house for the welder. My plans for this baby include spring over Wagoneer Axles in my Jeep and a V-8 powered dune buggy for my friend. Don't worry though, my Jeep is technically a Ford and runs Ford drivetrain (except the Dana 18 and upcoming Dana 44's).

 

[NicksTrix]

as jeepincj mentioned hobart is owned by miller. the hobart line is marketed towards the home line vs the miller is more towards the industrial end. both share many of the same componants.both are good units and i recommend either. as a few have said, spend the money and run gas, your welds will be much better and look better. my main suggestion would be:get the biggest amp 110 if you can't get a 220. better to have more power than not enough any day.
i am a miller man for sure. i use their products daily at work and at my shop at home.
best of luck on your future projects
nick

 

[Dennis]

I can't really comment on the Hobart welders. I researched this recently myself and went with the Millermatic 175. It is my first welder and all of my impressions are good.

Here are some sources I used

Here is a good message board

Online store 1

Online store 2

Online store 3

E bay welding store