Lincoln Electric Outback® 185 Engine Driven Welder (Kohler®)
Lincoln Electric Outback® 185 Engine Driven Welder (Kohler®)
Lincoln Electric Outback® 185 Engine Driven Welder (Kohler®) K2706-2
Built for the Outdoors!™
Great for anyone who needs portable DC stick welding and AC generator power! The Low-Lift™ grab bars on both ends make lifting the Outback® 185 on and off truck beds easy. The compact Outback® 185 is easy to start with all engine controls on the front of the machine, and it’s easy to use for welding. Use the AC generator power for a variety of applications described below with the large 6.8 gallon (25.7 liter) fuel tank! Plug in a Lincoln Electric POWER MIG® 140C or POWER MIG® 180C for wire welding too.
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Low-Lift™ Grab Bars
- More leverage for lifting unit on and off truck beds.
- Extra protection against product damage.
- Best in class feature!
- More leverage for lifting unit on and off truck beds.
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All Engine Controls on Front Control Panel
- Easy access for starting, especially when mounted on truck beds.
- Front panel includes electric start switch and engine choke control.
- Best in class feature!
- Easy access for starting, especially when mounted on truck beds.
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1-1/4 in. (32 mm) Diameter Rugged Tube Frame
- Great for all-around sturdy protection.
- Best in class feature!
- Great for all-around sturdy protection.
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6.8 Gallon (25.7 Liter) Fuel Tank
- Less frequent re-fueling, for extended run times.
- Large fuel fill opening for easy re-fueling too!
- Best in class feature!
- Less frequent re-fueling, for extended run times.
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Weld with up to 5/32 in. (4 mm) Stick Electrode
- Up to 185 amps of DC output for many applications.
- Up to 185 amps of DC output for many applications.
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5,700 Watts Peak AC Generator Power (5,200 Watts Continuous).
- Many uses! Grinder, work lights, pump, motor starting, or emergency power.
- Plug in a Lincoln Electric POWER MIG® 140C or POWER MIG® 180C for wire welding.
- Plug in a Lincoln Electric Tomahawk® 375 Air to cut metal.
- Many uses! Grinder, work lights, pump, motor starting, or emergency power.
Features
- The Outback® 185 engine driven welder has portable DC stick welding with AC generator power.
- Low-Lift™ Grab Bars (Patent Pending)
- All Engine Controls on Front Control Panel
- 1-1/4 in. (32 mm) Diameter Rugged Tube Frame
- 6.8 Gallon (25.7 Liter) Fuel Tank
Portable welder/generator with DC stick welding and AC generator output, great for service trucks, fence contractors, maintenance crews, farmers, and ranchers.
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Specifications
Specifications
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