Hobart 125 Vs. 140
The Hobart Handler 125 and 140 are wire feed welders--devices for joining pieces of metal together--that are manufactured and marketed by Hobart Welding Products. The company specializes in developing a variety of welding and cutting products for industries such as farming, auto repair and home maintenance. Does this Spark an idea?
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Main Features
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The Hobart Handler 125 consists of an 8-foot H-9B gun with a spool of 0.9 mm self-shielded flux cored wire, while the Hobart Handler 140 consists of a 10-foot H100S2-10 MIG welding gun with 0.8 mm wire. The wires are fitted with contact tips, and both welders have power cords that can be plugged into a power socket. Each welder had a self-resetting thermal overload, as well as motor protection.
Applications
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The Hobart Handler 125 is designed for light maintenance projects, and is particularly marketed to farmers or ranchers. The Hobart Handler 140, however, is the sturdier of the two, as it can also be used for tougher applications such as construction work and auto repair.
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Operation and Electricity
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The Hobart Handler 125 welds 20 gauge up to 3/16-inch steel with its flux cored wire, while the Handler 140 welds 24 gauge up to 1/4-inch steel. The Handler 125's current range and maximum open-circuit voltage is 30 to 125 amps and 29 volts. That of the 140 is 25 to 140 amps and 28 volts.
Physical Specifications
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The Hobart Handler 125 is 17 inches high and 10 inches wide with a diagonal measurement of 12 inches. The Hobart Handler 140 is 12 inches high and 11 inches wide with a diagonal measurement of 19 inches. The Handler 125, at 50 lbs, weighs less than the Handler 140, which weighs 57 lbs.
Price and Availability
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The original manufacturer's suggested retail price for the Hobart Handler 125 is $418. The MSRP for the Hobart Handler 140 with a cart (Hobart part #194776) is $718; without it, it is $647. Both welders are carried by several energy companies, which can be accessed via the Hobart website; as well as online outlets such as Amazon.com, Tool King, Northern Tool + Equipment and Cyberweld.
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