Bobcat 250

[Hardrock40]

Looking at buying a used engine drive. Can't find specs on the older welders and don't know how old they are by looking at a photo.

Could someone tell me about this one? I would like to know the weight, the new weights are listed as lighter and smaller.

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[Kpack]

Have you looked at miller site on manuals should give all the specs
http://www.millerwelds.com/om/o4419u_mil.pdf
this is with the Subaru engine it should give the specs

[Hardrock40]

The one in the post has a kohler engine, your link shows 562lbs where the new 250 is 501lbs so I think your link is the correct one. How in the world they could drop 61lbs, I don't know.

Looks like both engine machines weigh the same. Gesh that's heavy. The new 225 is 480lbs. Actually that's the one I want, 225. due to its size and weight. But if the used 250 turns out to be a good deal I sure would like it.

Thanks for the link, I couldn't find it for some reason, I was only finding the new model specs.

[Kpack]

It's under resources I just picked one of the units I didn't know the motor

[BD1]

Here's MILLER chart using serial number to determine year of machine
http://www.millerwelds.com/service/s...reference.html

Here's the manual site when you know serial number.
http://www.millerwelds.com/service/ownersmanuals.php

[MMW]

If your worried about weight don't forget to add fuel & oil plus leads & rods. You could be adding another 200# easily.

[Hardrock40]

Just called to try and get the SSN, got voice mail. thanks for the links.

Yea, I am worried about weight somewhat. Thats why I was liking the new 225. I'm planning on going with an enclosed trailer with a 3500lb axle. But for now I don't have it.

It is a question of what to buy first, the trailer or the welder. There are trailers everywhere, I wanted to get that first so I could be setting it up until I found a good deal on a welder.

[MMW]

If you are going to use a trailer look for tandem axle. You will be happier in the long run. I have a 6x12 enclosed & I was running consistantly at 3500-3700#. I always worried until I added a second axle. Now I don't think twice when I hit an unexpected bump/pothole in the road.

[Gmmandan]

I had an enclosed trailer with a 3500 pound axle and with all my stuff in it I was at 3800 I switched it to a 6,000 pound axle and cut out the tounge and reinforced it. That thing pulled 200% better after the new axle and I wasn't near affraid on a bumpy road with the 6 lug axle and 15 inch 2500 pound rated tires you couldnt tell the trailer was loaded up as much as it was. I used it for 2 years before selling it Very nice to all have all the equipment dry and out of the weather.

[Hardrock40]

I know you guys are right about trailer size, weight and such. I would like to have a larger trailer but room around here is limited.

I'm going out on a limb just rigging up. My best shot at doing mobile welding maybe years away so for now I need to push forward with the idea but not break the bank and run out of room.

Just seen a Miller pop up. 0 interest for 12 months, better go read about that.

Well that was BS. 10,000 mininum purchase. 100 processing fee. 833.00 a month payment. I guess thats for the big boys only.