I just won a brand new in box Hobart 210 on eBay brand new in box and I'm wondering if anyone knows how I can tell if it has the cast aluminum drive or if its the older plastic version. Its the 500553
Reply:When the unit arrives open the wire drive compartment door and take a look at the drive housing. Hobart didn't change the stock number when they switched from the plastic to aluminum wire drive housing. The switch to the aluminum housing on the 210 MVP occurred way over a year ago, so odds are any new unit is going to have the aluminum housing.ESAB Migmaster 250 Hobart Ironman 230Multimatic 215TWECO Fabricator 181i & 211iHH125EZ - nice little fluxcore only unitMaxstar 150 STH - very nice
Reply:Is there any kind of manufacturers date of when the unit was made on the box? Or s it just by looking at the unit.
Reply:By looking at it? How did you win it or did you just have the winning bid?
Reply:Is there a lot of failures with the plastic housing?-- This space for rent. Inquire within.
Reply:I just had the winning bid of 785. I'm waiting on the seller to send me pics of the box.
Reply:Plastic drive is fine.Fireman BillHH 210 MVPMM 211 Spoolmate 100Lotas LTP5000D PlasmaOxy/Accet (Victor)Wards AC/DC buzz box30 ton old hyd pressA few brand name toolsA bunch of cheap toolsA wife to worry me and4 dogs to supervise me
Reply:Originally Posted by stanwardIs there a lot of failures with the plastic housing?