Competitive Comparison
Hobart Champion™ Elite |
Lincoln Ranger® 225 |
The Power of Blue® Payoff |
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| AC Weld Power | Yes | Yes | No | No | Bobcat's AC weld power is needed for AC stick electrodes and TIG welding Aluminum. AC stick is beneficial when metal is magnetized (operator experiences arc blow). | ||||
| CV Weld Output | Yes | No | Yes | No | Bobcats have CV weld output for solid and flux cored wire welding, providing maximum versatility. | ||||
| Ten-degree Skewed Rotor | Yes | Yes | No | No | The Bobcat's revolutionary ten-degree skewed-rotor design optimizes generator performance for smoother power-not spike power found with other brands. | ||||
| Accu-Rated Generator Power | Yes | No | No | Yes | Miller's Accu-Rated 11,000 watts of usable peak power is delivered for a minimum of 30 seconds. Accu-Rated means peak power is usable for maximum generator loads such as plasma cutting, Millermatics, and motor starting. Accu-Rated peak power beats the competition's very short duration peak or surge power. Use your peak power, it's more than a number. | ||||
| Strongest Continuous Generator Power | 9,500 watts | 9,500 watts | 9,000 watts | 5,500 watts | Bobcats continue to out produce the competition in continuous generator power. For home standby power, only the most continuous power will keep your essentials running during power outages. | ||||
| Power While Welding (90 Amps) | 8,000 watts | 8,000 watts | 6,000 watts | 3,000 watts | Bobcats have more power while welding than competitive machines. | ||||
| Engines | 2 Choices | 2 Choices | 1 Choice | 1 Choice | The Bobcat is offered with the highest 2 quality gasoline engines. Choose your engine based on local service and brand preference. | ||||
| Size (HxWxD) | 28"x20"x45.5" (H x W x D) |
28"x20"x45.5" (H x W x D) |
29.9"x21.5"x42.3" (H x W x D) |
22"x20"x35.5" (H x W x D) |
The Wildcat is the smallest package for mounting, the Bobcat is 2 inches shorter than the Ranger 225 for better view out the rear window of a truck. The Bobcat and Wildcat are only 20 inches wide so they still fit on top of a mechanic's truck's side pack. | ||||
| Front Panel Hour Meter and Maintenance Displays | Yes | Hour Meter Only | Hour Meter Only | Yes | Bobcats and Wildcats make maintenance easy with backlit maintenance displays that show engine hours and hours left before an oil change is due. | ||||
| Protective Armor with Output Stud Covers and Receptacles | Yes | Yes | Partial | Partial | Weld stud covers are required by OSHA for job site safety. Miller's super tough protective armor with covered weld studs and receptacles protects your investment. |
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| Ranked #1 in Reliability | Yes | No | No | Yes | Only Miller is ranked the most reliable and easiest to service welding equipment. Bobcats/Wildcats contain no circuit boards and have maximum reliability and are ranked #1 by welding equipment service personnel. | ||||
| Recessed Fuel Fill | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Miller has a recessed fuel fill/cap. Recessing the fuel fill protects it from damage that can occur when it is exposed on the machine's top cover. | ||||
