Hobart 140

[monkeystrong]

I am wondering if anyone has opinions about Hobart welders, particularly the 140? I am looking for a decent mig to do some body work and minor fabrication stuff with and the Hobart seems like a good buy at $499. Most of the reviews online are good but I thought I'd ask around to see if anyone has heard anything negative.

Some of the Hobart 140 specs.

Welds 24 ga. up to 1/4 in. mild steel in a single pass
Operates off 115V household current
4 voltage settings for precise set-up
30 to 140 output amperage
Duty cycle - 20% at 90 amps
Dual groove, quick change drive roll
Self-resetting thermal overload system protection
Built-in contactor eases use and is an excellent safety feature which makes wire electrically "cold" when not welding
Manufacturers limited warranty

[biggin69]

Personally, I would not waste my money on a 110v welder. Pay a little more and get a 220v. Otherwise, Hobart are decent machines.

[twiztedzuki]

id go 180 lincoln they cost little more and do alot more with it

[timido]

I like my 187 hobart alot. it works great

[humpy]

Originally Posted by timido

I like my 187 hobart alot. it works great

X2^^^^ a 110 welder will work just fine if your only gonna weld tubing or 1/8" and under but if u plan on 4 links and thick tabs and link bars and all that the 110 won't be enough

[timido]

Originally Posted by humpy

X2^^^^ a 110 welder will work just fine if your only gonna weld tubing or 1/8" and under but if u plan on 4 links and thick tabs and link bars and all that the 110 won't be enough

x2 good advise. welding 3/16 and 1/4 single pass my 187amp is turned up pretty high.

[Hope Springs Hauler]

It's doable with a 110V. It just takes more beveling, more prep work and multiple passes.

I built my whole rig with a Handler 140, including the rear links and the cut-n-turn on the front axle.

It would have been faster and cleaner with a 220V welder, but it is possible.

[tjrider]

**** it! Get the hobart... I got one and love it, I use it on everything. They can go up to 1/4" material, kinda sketchy after that. But these things are tits for roll bars, exhaust pipe, lawn mowers etc..... I have zero complaints for what it is. That doesn't mean go try and weld 1/2" plate with it, you gotta use your head a little

[93 Krawler]

Originally Posted by Hope Springs Hauler

It's doable with a 110V. It just takes more beveling, more prep work and multiple passes.

I built my whole rig with a Handler 140, including the rear links and the cut-n-turn on the front axle.

It would have been faster and cleaner with a 220V welder, but it is possible.

Exactly^^^^ I borowed a Miller 140 when I started my 3/16 DOM exo and figured out quick that is was going to be a lot of work, so I went and bought a Lincoln 180 and was super happy with it. It was a night and day differance. If you have 220 in your garage, then I wouldn't mess with a 110.

[monkeystrong]

Thanks for all the input. I'm going to look into some of the 220v units and see if the cost comparison will be worth it to me.
I don't have 220 in my garage but he breaker box is in there. I guess getting 220 installed would be easy enough.

Got 220v welder suggestions?

[twiztedzuki]

i got a 180 lincoln welder and does good job as long u dont get to carried away, i use it for everything except links then it 1/8 7018 rod. think u can get 180 for around 6hundy on ebay with factory warranty

[tbshakie]

Tractor supply:

Hobart 210 MVP $899 runs on 110 or 220V. welds 3/8inch. I have a 210 (not an MVP). its a good welder for me. My buddy is a professional welder (they use millers). he has welded with it and says it does at goos as his Lincoln 250.

Hobart 190 (i think this replaced the 187). 220V welder. welds 5/16. $699. I would buy this one over the 140 any day. you will be much happier with a 220V welder.

since you dont have 220V, a MVP may be what you need. use the 110 now, and then run 220V at a later date. dont forget the gas bottle. a good size one will run you about $200

[flatlander757]

I built my 1 ton TJ with a HH140.

That said, if I were in a position to buy again, I'd go straight for a 210. Main reason I went for a 110v machine was I lived at home and it would have cost a bunch to rewire the garage that I'd be moving out of in a few years since the fuse panel was full and my dad wasn't too happy about me even wanting to have that done.

LOTS of prep, preheat with a propane torch, and multiple passes on all the important/thick stuff.

[frankensteinxj]

I built most of my xj with a hh140. I love it. I also have a 220 century stick welder but i still found myself using the hobart on most of it. Even links, link mounts , and homemade driveshafts. Just prep good and be realistic of its capabilities and what needs to be done as far as prep and passes.

[93 Krawler]

If you have money to burn, get a Miller. If you're like most of us, then a Lincoln or Hobart will do. The bigger the welder, the less prep there is.

Yellowjacket has a Hobart 210 and a tank for sale.

[Coppertop]

I bought a Campbell-Hausfeld FarmHand 115 years ago from Home Depot in Harrison, it's been a great light to meduim duty mig welder for the money.If your budget allows buy the best one you can afford,like the Miller.

Nick

[tjrider]

Originally Posted by 93 Krawler

If you have money to burn, get a Miller. If you're like most of us, then a Lincoln or Hobart will do. The bigger the welder, the less prep there is.

Yellowjacket has a Hobart 210 and a tank for sale.

Miller bought hobart. If you look at a 140 mig gun it says miller on it

[timido]

Originally Posted by tjrider

Miller bought hobart. If you look at a 140 mig gun it says miller on it

Yup my Hobart says Miller on it also.

[Coppertop]

Good to know....

Nick

[twiztedzuki]

yeah but are they same build as miller? komatsu bought dresser and put there name on it but still same dresser junk, hitachi makes john deere, so when they put jd on it, dont make it any better than a hitachi excavator, which is ****

[nshefbuch]

Hobart is the same as miller. They are made in Troy Ohio. My good friend used to work their and his dad has been with the company 30+ years but was relocated to Florida a month ago.

What many don't realize is almost all your welding wire are made in the same place. Hobart makes most of the wire and at the end of the line is when they place tons of different labels on it. They also supply US military with generators.

[twiztedzuki]

good to know, i figured internals could be different to make a cheaper brand.

[Nuts]

http://www.cincyoffroad.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9997

Buy that one and wire up a new plus to atleast a 60 amp breaker. That the same as mine and it'll weld pretty much any thickness you'd need to weld at home.

[Nuts]

Originally Posted by nshefbuch

What many don't realize is almost all your welding wire are made in the same place. Hobart makes most of the wire and at the end of the line is when they place tons of different labels on it. They also supply US military with generators.

Do you mean all the wires sold at tractor supply and department stores? At work in the last ten years we've tried atleast 8 different brands of wire and not one of them came from Hobart.

[nshefbuch]

Originally Posted by Nuts

Do you mean all the wires sold at tractor supply and department stores? At work in the last ten years we've tried atleast 8 different brands of wire and not one of them came from Hobart.

Yup, doesn't have to say Hobart on the label(like TSC) and could be the same with just a different label.

I'm no expert but going off of what my buddy that worked there said. He spooled wire before college and told me of the many labels they put on them.

Sounds like tire companies. Only like 6 different companies that make all the different brands out there for US.