Hobart Welders

Champion® ELITE

Lightest, Quietest, Most Compact AC/DC Welder, AC Generator in the Market

Combining an 11,000 watt generator with a 260 Amp AC or 225 Amp DC stick welder, the Champion® ELITE is ideal for farm/ranch, general construction, and emergency power applications or as a stand-alone generator. The unit provides strong and reliable generator power to run compressors, pumps, lights, hand tools and other equipment. It's also capable of producing power while welding so multiple users can work on tasks at the same time.

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Summary Features Accessories Specifications

Engine:	Kohler 23 HP gasoline engine, 3600 RPM Fuel-efficient, low-maintenance, twin-cylinder, 4-cycle, overhead-valve 12 gallon fuel tank for extended run time
Processes:	Stick (SMAW)
Skill Level:	Moderate
Applications:	Maintenance Construction Farm/Ranch Rental Home

• AC and DC weld output for smooth arc performance and easy starts
• Four 120 volt GFCI (20 amp), one 240V (50 amp) and one 120/240 volt (50 amp) receptacles with push-button reset circuit breakers
• Auxiliary power while welding gives you the capability to run other equipment (lights, grinder) at the same time you are welding
• Heavy-duty construction with 100% duty cycle, fully-enclosed engine design, large battery, rugged electrical connections and wiring
• Just over 3 ft long and weighs less than competitive units
• "No tools" oil change and standard hour meter to help maintain routine scheduled oil servicing
• Quick set current control - easy to set up and start welding.
• Auto-idle for greater fuel savings and reduced noise.

#770748	Protective Cover Outdoor waterproof cover resists stains and mildew, while protecting the finish and internal components. Use cover with or without the handle/wheel kit installed. (Fits Champion Elite model #500557. For Champion Elite model #500544, use cover #770619.)
#195195	No. 2 Stick Cable Set, 50 ft Consists of 50 ft No. 2 electrode cable with holder, and 50 ft work cable with clamp. 200 A, 100% duty cycle.
#193067	No. 4 Stick Cable Set, 20/15 ft. Consists of 20 ft No. 4 electrode cable with holder and 15 ft work cable with clamp. 125 A, 100% duty cycle.
#770674	Adapter Cord, Full KVA, Nema 14-50P to Nema 6-50R Adapts an engine drive with a 240V 14-50 receptacle to a welder or plasma cutter with a 240V 6-50 plug. 1.5 ft length.
#770666 (Hobart) #230015 (Miller)	Kohler Maintenance Kit Consists of air filter, air filter pre-cleaner, oil filter, spark plug (2), and fuel filters with clamps (2) to perform recommended maintenance every 100 hours.
#0438243	Lunette Eye 2 1/2 in (64 mm) Only available through welding distributors.
#195023	Cable Tree Only available through welding distributors.
	See Product Specification Sheet for optional FA-7.5 Flame Arrestor Fuel Cap, Spark Arrestor and Full KVA Plug Kit. Champion Elite Spec Sheet (pdf)

Stock Number		#500557
Rated Output at 25V		225 A at 100% Duty Cycle – AC
		225 A at 100% Duty Cycle – DC
Max. Open-Circuit Voltage		80
Welding Amperage Range		50 - 260 A AC 40 - 225 A DC
Single-Phase Generator Power		11,000 W (10 kVa/kW), 60 Hz, 120/240 VAC; 9500 watts continuous while welding
Dimensions		H: 28 in (711 mm) W: 20 in (508 mm) D: 41 in (1041 mm)
Net Weight		Kohler: 490 lb (222 kg)