Bobcat™ 225 and 250 Competitive Comparison
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| AC Weld Power |
Yes |
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Yes |
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 | Yes | No | Yes | Bobcats have CV weld output for solid and flux cored wire welding providing maximum versatility. | ||||
| Quiet | 75.5 dB | 75.5 dB | 75.5 dB | 76.4 dB | Bobcats are the quietest engine driven welder/generators in their class. | ||||
| Ten-degree Skewed Rotor | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Revolutionary ten-degree skewed-rotor design optimizes generator performance for smoother power-not spike power found with other brands. | ||||
| Accu-Rated Generator Power | Yes | Yes | No | No | 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 | 9,500 watts | 9,000 watts | Bobcats continue to out-produce the competition in continuous generator power. For home standby power, only the most continuous power will do to keep your essentials running during power outages. | ||||
| Power While Welding (90 Amps) | 8,000 watts | 8,000 watts | 8,000 watts | 6,000 watts | Bobcats have more power while welding than competitive machines. | ||||
| Engines | 4 Choices | 2 Choices | 2 Choices | 1 Choice | The Bobcat 250 is offered with the option of four engines. The Kohler 23 HP gasoline, Subaru 22 HP gasoline, 25 HP Kohler LP and 19 HP Kubota diesel engines. | ||||
| Front Panel Hour Meter + Maintenance Displays | Yes | Yes | Hour meter only | Hour meter only | Bobcats 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 | Yes | 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. | ||||
| Ranked #1 in Reliability | Yes | Yes | No | No | Only Miller is ranked the most reliable and easiest to service by welding equipment service personnel. Bobcats contain no circuit boards and have maximum reliability. | ||||
| Recessed Fuel Fill | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | |||||
