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Wow. So much info!!! Thanks for the great video man!

Once you learn to read an angle grinder and die grinder for AC/DC most of the battle is won with an 'ol Lincoln. And they all sound great! But when it's time to save the day running a house... Miller BB or TB for the win. Great video!

Love to have a lincoln. Older millers are ok. I stay away from newer millers. I hope millar learned about putting aluminum windings in welders they are junk. Boards failed.

What about the Lincoln 305

I run a sae 400 as my main machine but I have a sa200 short hood project. since they both only run dc aux I keep a small generator for other tools that don't run on dc

Thank you. I have not used my speed square much, but your video has helped.

The only experience I had with an onan was an old bobcat 225. And that thing was atleast 30 years old at the time and it still ran like a top. Around 2010 I ran a brand new trailblazer 302, We were using it way above it's indented purpose working on huge surface mining equipment. running 1/16 dual shield wire and gouging, and within a few months it was crap you strike an arc and it would light up then the engine would bog down and the arc would nearly go out. My partner had a Lincoln 305G and it was better in every way, It started better it welded better and it just plain stood up. My first job they ran ranger 305D's excellent machines just loud as heck. there have been many pipelines welded in western Canada with ranger 305g's very impressive machines for what they are. But like the vantages their is a chance that sometime in their life the chopper board may go out at any time. My good buddy has a 2007 vantage 300 with the kubota, over 7000 hours on it trouble free. But the vantages are even becoming old school machines now a days. after welding with a new fancy inverter pipe machine going back to the vantage feels it like welding with an old dinosaur. I have a 2011 miller big blue 500D cc/cv deutz engine with the big auxiliary generator I bought from new. Incredible machine. and a lincoln 305G as a backup (but of course the board went out on the lincoln) But man I had the chance to put some time on a new pipe pro 400 with the wireless interface control. And man you get spoiled quick. Incredible. It'll be interesting to see how these new machines stand up to the test of time. Because once you spend some time on one you never want to go back to anything else.

I have a 150 amp Zena. Before that I had a Lincoln 140 amp WeldnPower for about 30years.. The Zena is the superior of the two by far. The Lincoln gave me power which was nice as I live well beyond public utilities.

Have a ranger 8 with the onan and never an issue ! Does exactly what I need

Thanks for the video!

Very good video. I respect your skill in the welding trade. I took some welding classes when I was an apprentice carpenter, and a few projects in my back yard. I have helped build a lot of staging for welders at a WEYCO paper mill, was always amazed at welds of welders on the job, looked like a machine put them down. Those old boys learned their trade in tough times & good . I really like my apprenticeship with those journeyman no wasted movements. Thanks for the watch.

My father had a bridge welding business, and we wore out 2 Miller Bobcats. They never died, just wore them out. Both were Onan 2 cyl engines. They have a very bad design for the throttle down to idle control. It works to make the engine idle when not welding, but the problem is, when you turn the key off, the engine releases an electric solenoid, and the carburetor goes wide open. That means, with the ignition cut, the carb goes full throttle, and the engine coasts down from whatever speed it was at, all the while dumping a bunch of raw gasoline into the cylinders. Because of this, you get massive carbon buildup in the heads. One time the Onan locked up while cranking, and I found the carbon was keeping the piston from reaching the top. So I personally would hold the throttle solenoid closed when I shut off the key switch, but other guys in the field, I am sure they did not. Pretty big design flaw I would say. But we bought a case of oil filters and changed the oil and air filter very regularly. Being a 3600 rpm welder, they were loud. They made us money, but not a graceful machine. We also had a small single cylinder 16hp Kohler powered Lincoln AC welder. A toy machine, but it welded some for us. One time the piston broke in half, right in the area of the oil control rings. I got a new stock size piston, re-cut the vakves, and put her back together. It ran fine for a long time after that, until we sold it. So I have found, that light duty stuff can be a pain in the ass. Or at least things with poor engineering can be a pain. Good video on what you have found that works. I always watch you for practical knowledge. Thanks. --Doozer

It appears to me from watching your videos occasionally that you and I do pretty much the same type of work. In my humble opinion, the Lincoln Ranger 305G (the equivalent to the Miller Trailblazer 304) is the best choice. I currently own my third one. Still have the original that was purchased new in 2005 and has 7600+ hours on it (I did have to put boards in it a few years ago). The second one, I put 3200 hours on it over 7-1/2 years and sold it for more than I paid for it. I’m now running my third one and love it! However, please be warned; before getting my current 305G I tried a new 330MPX. Absolutely a piece of crap!! I refer to it as an a “abortion that lived”. Made Lincoln exchange it for a 305G EFI. Another disaster! It was worked on 3 times and it still wouldn’t idle correctly. Welded and generated power fine but wanted to run wide open ALL the time. Finally, after 14 months, Lincoln replaced it with another 305G (carburetor) and it works great! I run a LN 25 Pro Dual feeder 95% of the time and run a lot of dual shield. I also run my Hypertherm 45XP with ease for extended periods of gouging. Works great!

Dont you have anything more modern in the us than those old machines?

I have a Lincoln 225 with the 2 cylinder horizontally opposed Onan engine. Bought it new in 1978 - still going strong thousands of hours later..just got to take care of it. Beautiful arc, voltage and current control. Not enough capacity for arcair. Like your videos..Aloha from Hawaii

I don't own an engine welder and probably never will. But I still found the video very interesting thanks.

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I use a DX 185 miller but I'm a mechanic not a full time welder been great for what I need .

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Ranger 8, 2 cyl Onan, 6k hours. No issues. It has started burning half a quart of oil every 40-50 hours in the last 200 hours or so.

I used to have an old wheelbarrow looking dc only welder/light tower power source. It was about a 1941 model year. Single speed Onan chugger twin-cylinder. It was a one-trick pony but it produced an arc that was so pure and stable it was like looking into a miniature sun. I wish I still had it. My current machine is a Miller 225 with the 16 horsepower Onan twin. It does fine for my non-industrial needs. My homeboy Larry has the Miller 250. It has a Kohler twin and seems to perform well enough.

I saw one of those old Hobart welders it had a V8 engine on it the guy wanted 700 bucks for it it was mounted on a trailer

Have you noticed that the lawnmower machines have done away with AC welding. And they use to sell Hi Frequency boxes for tig welding aluminum.

18:03 Ranger 9 is a 250 Ranger 8 is a 225 Ranger 10000 isn't no different than a Ranger eight I bought a 10,000 to run my hypertherm 45 XP yeah that was a shit show I thought that the 10,000 would be more than enough machine the power it well no it's not it's got that little breaker and that little breaker will break so I ended up with the Ranger 10,000 it came out of Florida with like 10 or 15 hours on it took a little work to get it running since it had been sitting for 20 years look like a brand new machine anyway buddy of mine welds with them type of things and I gave it to him

Cross Country 2 buddyman bought one of them 11000 for the machine 6 months later 3000 for boards the disadvantaged the pipe Pros all them they will do the same there's no difference the good machines that got some weight to them you just going to have to get around it 13:50

Now the Bobcat 250 the Ranger 250 both have a 50 amp plug the 225 they do not the 225 will not run hypertherm 45 XP 250 will I've done miles of cutting and gouging in the field with it the only problem I had was it melted extension cord plugs together I know I know I know you're not supposed to use a 120 extension cord on a 240 Outlet but Home Depot sells the stuff to make adapters just so you know now it will kill a grinder pretty quick so just make sure you know which ones got the power to it which one don't

I had an Onan that you're talking about on a Bobcat 250 the machine was purchased new in 1989 or 1990 I don't know how many hours is on the machine it was a fencing crew and the dude said that he ran the machine all the way up into 2015 I got it how welded with it for 3 years then cell phone Sally got me at a red light

400 amp @100% duty cycle is my minimum requirement for heavy machinery repair. The other stuff is a bit weak. Now the old Lincoln SA, SAE, Sam's etc... are outstanding stick machines pure DC output is a dream. The SAM-600 with a CV package is a great machine. My current machine is a Miller Big Blue 400P about 15 years old now. Nice to see you again

Got that SAE 350 soft Ark when you want it aggressive when you need it with the caressing ability to Dazzle you through any situation

we have one of those John Deere POS's on the shop truck at work-yes,it's garbage. Sold my Bobcat 250-that damn thing had a great arc,way better than my Ranger250gxt. I'm happy with my pipepro 400 Mitsubishi,I run alot of wire off it and it's a BEAST!

I’ve got a mid 90s Miller Bobcat 225 NT with the onan in I’ve got 2190 hours on it runs good but it’s got just a touch of blow by and I’ve got to add about a cup of oil about every 30 hours or so other than that damn good machine for my needs

Great video Ethan good to see you at it again.

Good job Im not going to make comment Lincoln but the new Millers I'm happy . But I also need scratch start tig and also I need airarc.

Good video! I agree with your take.

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great video awesome work too

International truck was part of a GM It had a Square head key

I enjoyed this tour of your expertly equipped truck. Thanks. Jim from London UK. 👍

Absolutely brilliant truck tour - very helpful to see your setup - thanks for sharing. We always look out for your videos

As an inspiring pipeliner and in the process of buying my sa 200 and truck, I’m disappointed in you😂

Great Job 👏 love watching your videos.greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪🇮🇪

this truck has more tools then i have ever seen in my life. this is overwelming.

cool to see the rig man! good stuff

If I seen that on the road I would have thought it was a drilling rig.

Let’s not forget that most mechanical inclined person could fix this truck with a service manual!!! Fine truck and advice you bring to the table. I have followed you so long and one thing you are…..is a humble man for sure!!

Your bottles can’t be enclosed!

I'm surprised the dot don't mess with you for the old name still on the door. Nice setup cool sticker in the knack

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The Catsup such a pretty girl