Can I run a MM185 off my Bobcat 225?

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Newbie, mostly farm stuff here, but I am sooo much better with my mig than with the stick. Getting ready to build a welding rig and want to know if I could run the 185 off the Bobcat for field work?Thanks..I have learned a lot from this forum
Reply:Absolutely.  You'll need to adapt the Bobcat's NEMA 14-50R receptacle to a NEMA 6-50R with an adapting extension cord.  You can get an expensive one from Miller or you can make it yourself with parts from Home Depot.
Reply:Not to hijack this post but I also had a similar question.  I have the wildcat 225g and was wanting to run my Lincoln precision tig 185.  I know the PT185 is a transformer machine so I figured it would be Ok.  I am just going to help out a buddy with some wrought iron repair.  It's small stuff so I know it wont be drawing a whole lot of current.  Thanks for posting your question!
Reply:You may want to E-mail Lincoln for an official answer (in case the machine has some sensitive electronics) but if it were mine, I'd make the adapting extension and do it.Does the Wildcat have the same NEMA 14-50R receptacle?
Reply:Thanks! I will make my own...I am all for saving a buck. Next question. I was told by a refinery guy that you don't need anything "special" to TIG with the 225. I want to learn that process next..what will I need?
Reply:You won't have to do anything special for scratch start TIG. You just need a torch with gas valve and a bottle of Argon....or whatever you are using. He mix or whatever. You won't be able to use a foot pedal or anything like that with a Bobus. For HF TIG, you will need a HF-251 high frequency adaptor box. That will give you HF ability and AC TIG ability. A TIG literate individual should fill in the rest.
Reply:MAC702,I believe it has the NEMA 14-50R receptacle(I'm not familiar with NEMA naming conventions) but it is a 4 prong connector.  I'd figured it would be OK with the power coming off the engine driven welder.  The transformer in the PT185 will take out any DC noise from the output power of the miller.Thanks....Dustin