Next-Generation Bobcat™ and Trailblazer® — Which One Is Right for You? | MillerWelds

Next-Generation Bobcat™ and Trailblazer® — Which One Is Right for You?

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It’s time for a new engine-driven welder — but how do you know which one is right for your needs? The type of work you typically do and where you’re doing that work are good starting points to keep in mind when you’re evaluating machine options. If you want to get the most out of your machine, there are technologies that help you save fuel, improve productivity and reduce noise. These scenarios can help you find the Trailblazer or Bobcat engine-driven welder that best fits your needs.

Next-generation Bobcat™ and Trailblazer® engine-driven welders.

Best for Welders Who Do a Lot of Critical Welding and Where Efficiency Is Important

I often work far away from my machine and am constantly changing settings or processes. I frequently use multiple processes on the job and may change from TIG to stick, gouge to wire, or other process combinations. I want to be able to easily dial in arc control exactly how I like it to maximize quality in code welding applications. I use a generator to power tools and sometimes need battery charge/crank assist for jumping heavy equipment. Saving fuel is a huge benefit to my bottom line.

 

What's my best welding solution?

The Trailblazer family of engine-driven welders has a range of options. With best-in-class welding performance, maximum fuel saving technologies and remote capabilities that deliver complete control wherever you’re working, these machines help you save time and money.

TRAILBLAZER® SERIES OF ENGINE-DRIVEN WELDERS

Best for Welders Who Weld a Lot and Value Productivity

I do a lot of welding around the jobsite, so the ability to change my parameters without walking back to the machine would save a lot of time. I often need to swap out stick electrodes while I’m welding or switch to using my wire feeder. I want to save time on the jobsite, and fuel efficiency is important to me. 

 

What's my best welding solution?

The Trailblazer 330 equipped with ArcReach®, Auto-Set™ and Auto-Speed™ technology is a versatile engine-driven welder that delivers a smooth, stable arc along with the power capabilities you need most often. ArcReach technology lets you change amperage and voltage from the ArcReach feeder or stick/TIG remote, Auto-Set™ technology gives preset parameters for fast and easy setup, while Auto-Speed™ technology matches engine speed to the load, so you get the welding power you need plus reduced fuel consumption and lower noise levels. Auto-Set™ technology delivers the speed, convenience and confidence of preset controls, making weld parameter setup fast, easy and accurate.

Trailblazer 330 Excel Power.

TRAILBLAZER® 330 WITH EXCEL POWER, WIRELESS INTERFACE CONTROL AND BATTERY
CHARGE/CRANK ASSIST

Best for Welders Who Need Power to Run Tools and Stick Weld

Auxiliary power is critical for me to get everything done on the jobsite. I need auxiliary power to run grinders and other jobsite tools. Sometimes I stick weld with 7018 rods, but I don’t need to make changes to settings or parameters. I like the option of having a portable machine to put on my truck, UTV or running gear to move it where it needs to be.

 

What's my best welding solution?

The Bobcat 230 provides 9,500 watts of continuous, clean and reliable auxiliary power to run the tools and lights that are critical to your job. If you need slightly more output to run larger stick electrodes, the Bobcat 265 offers the same auxiliary capabilities for powering tools with more welding power. With a compact and lightweight design, Bobcat engine-driven welders can be easily moved around the jobsite by truck, UTV or running gear.

Bobcat 230

Bobcat 265 with Auto-Set.
BOBCAT™ SERIES OF ENGINE-DRIVEN WELDERS
BOBCAT™ 230 AND 265

Best for Welders Who Not Only Need Welding Performance but Have a Need For Air

I want to save weight and space on my truck, but my job requires me to have more than welding capabilities. I need to be able to run pneumatic tools along with having the welding and auxiliary power.

 

What's my best welding solution?

Both the Bobcat 265 Air Pak and Trailblazer 330 Air Pak offer the added advantage of an integrated industrial rotary-screw air compressor that eliminates the need for a separate compressor. These powerful all-in-one machines are lighter and smaller than previous models, offering multiprocess weld quality, auxiliary power, battery charge/crank assist and, now, an air compressor — delivering all-in-one capabilities for maintenance, repair operations and field fabrication. Both Air Pak machines allow operators to run air impact wrenches and give 100% deliverable air. The compressor produces 30 cfm of air at 100% duty cycle and delivers 80-160 psi of air with an optional storage tank for consistent airflow performance.

Trailblazer 330 Air Pack Excel Power.

Bobcat 265 Air Pak.
TRAILBLAZER® 330 AIR PAK™ AND BOBCAT™ 265 AIR PAK™ SERIES

Choosing an Engine-Driven Welder

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