Engine-driven welders are typically used when electric power is not available for arc welding. Usually these are outdoor applications. However, engine-driven welders are often used for indoor applications when it is not convenient to supply power to electric "plug-in" arc welders. These indoor situations include everything from minor repair jobs to major plant shutdowns. When operating engine-driven welders indoors, vent the exhaust outside or use in large spaces with good ventilation.

The basic considerations when choosing an engine-driven welder are your application; engine type -- gasoline, diesel or liquefied propane gas (LPG), portability and AC generator power requirements.

Lincoln Electric - The Leader in Engine-Driven Welders

The Lincoln Electric name is synonymous with high-quality welding and our engine-driven welders are no exception. From Lincoln Chopper Technology® and Custom Arc™ to multi-process capability Lincoln adds plenty of value features to its engine-driven welder products, leading the industry in innovation. And our three-year parts and labor warrantee is a guarantee that you'll get everything you'd expect from the welding experts.

Engine-Driven Welders at a Glance

Powered by Gasoline Engines

Product Name	Output		View Spec Sheet (pdf)
	Current & Polarity	Auxilary Power
Bulldog™ 140	70-140A AC	5.5 kW-s	E6.31
Outback® 145	50-145A DC	4.7 kW-p	E6.65
Outback® 185	50-185A DC	5.7 kW-p	E6.70
Ranger® 225	50-225A DC	10.5 kW-p	E6.89
Ranger® 250 GXT	50-250A AC/DC	11 kW-p	E6.96
Ranger® 250	20-250A DC	10.5 kW-p	E6.103
Ranger® 305 G	20-305A DC	10.5 kW-p	E6.117

Powered by Diesel Engines

Product Name	Output		View Spec Sheet (pdf)
	Current & Polarity	Auxilary Power
Ranger® 305 D	20-305A DC	10 kW-p	E6.118
Pipeliner® 200D	40-300A DC	1.75 kW	E6.132
Classic® 300D	40-350A DC	3 kW	E6.155
Vantage® 300	30-400A DC	1-ph: 11.5 kW-p 3-ph: 12.5 kW-p	E6.206
Vantage® 400	30-500A DC	1-ph: 12 kW-p 3-ph: 19 kW-p	E6.210
SAE-500	80-575A DC	3 kW	E6.182
SAE-500 Severe Duty™	80-575A DC	3 kW	E6.184
Vantage® 500 (Compact Design)	30-525A DC	1-ph: 13 kW-p 3-ph: 22 kW-p	E6.214
Vantage® 500	30-575A DC	1-ph: 12 kW 3-ph: 20 kW	E6.216
Air Vantage® 500	30-575A DC	1-ph: 12 kW 3-ph: 20 kW	E6.217

Powered by LPG (Liquefied Propane Gas) Engine

Product Name	Output		View Spec Sheet (pdf)
	Current & Polarity	Auxilary Power
Ranger® 250 LPG	20-250A DC	9 kW-p	E6.104

Key for all charts:
1-ph [=] single phase
3-ph [=] three phase
kW [=] kilowatts
kW-p [=] kilowatts - peak
kW-s [=] kilowatts - surge

The Function of Engine-Driven Welders

Engine-Driven welders are typically multi-process machines capable of stick welding, MIG welding, flux-cored welding, TIG welding and arc gouging. Stick welding demands the least amount of accessories. MIG welding requires a wire feeder and accessories, gun and cable assembly, and shielding gas. TIG welding may be accomplished by simply adding a TIG Torch, remote output control and shielding gas.

Some engine-driven welders double as generators and may provide enough single- and/or three-phase AC auxiliary power to operate a TIG welder such as a Lincoln® Precision TIG® 225 or Invertec® V205-T AC/DC. Likewise, an engine-drive welder may be able to power a Lincoln® Pro-Cut® 55 for plasma cutting.

Lincoln's Air Vantage® 500 engine driven welder even includes an on-board air compressor that provides plenty of air for arc gouging, plasma cutting or almost any air tool.

Since many options are available with engine-driven welders, deciding on the right system can be a little overwhelming. To make your decision easier, Lincoln developed a series of engine-driven welder packages suitable for a variety of applications that you can browse online.