It is a little high for me in price. Hobart GW-222. Your thoughts.

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I noticed this one on FB.https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...e-4edadb0edf0aI was going to watch it and see if the price dropped.  It seems a little high.Your thoughts.
Reply:These ads you've been posting are missing one big piece of information. We don't have a clue on your mechanical abilities. A few of your posts so far would take above average skills to get and keep them running.My thoughts.Lincoln 330MPXLincoln Power Mig 256Lincoln LN-25X Wire FeederMagnum PRO 250LX GT Spool GunLincoln AC/DC 225¼ Ton of Torches OFC-A OFG-AAir Carbon Arc Gouging CAC-AEverlast 62i Plasma CutterIngersoll Rand T-30 14hpInstagram: #Freebird Welds
Reply:Why would a guy want that scrap?  Only way it would come home with me is if it was free?    This is a hard way to get to portable welding.  I know guys tried this over and over and if scrap prices rise enough they could sell them all for 1 good one and wouldnt have to borrow mine.    I have seen about a dozen questions,,, is this a good welder, is that a good one,,,, they are all junk but the one question not asked with some important info is,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,   what is a good welder for me?    I got to go back and mention the non  veg,,, he started like that posting pics of every machine he could find,,, then he get it a little and LISTENED and got a couple really good machines that are RIGHT for him.www.urkafarms.com
Reply:Used - FairHobart welder powered by a twin cylinder Wisconsin engine. No cables. Big welder and is very heavy. $1000
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Originally Posted by Freebirdwelds

These ads you've been posting are missing one big piece of information. We don't have a clue on your mechanical abilities. A few of your posts so far would take above average skills to get and keep them running.My thoughts.
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Originally Posted by Sberry

No wonder they like you better than me,,,, you have learned to be more "subtle"   hahahah
Reply:That call being a real male LOL 😆. It is also being a welder too.Dave

Originally Posted by Freebirdwelds

lol naw, my wife told me to quit being such an assshole. lol


Reply:Scrap price only. Parts for that engine are made of unobtanium. Since they aren't showing the lead end, I'm guessing 200 amp AC only.An optimist is usually wrong, and when the unexpected happens is unprepared. A pessimist is usually right, when wrong, is delighted, and well prepared.
Reply:Like I said other post buying a older welder generator you need to know how to do the repair. I had the 213 witch was a older model it was great welder.Igloos like find a welder to buy.Are you a good stick welder?Dave

Originally Posted by ericsarratt

I noticed this one on FB.https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...e-4edadb0edf0aI was going to watch it and see if the price dropped.  It seems a little high.Your thoughts.
Reply:I can understand wanting an engine drive, I get that, for some guys the old ones are ok.  I saw a low hour bobber for sale the other day, wasnt super cheap but was nice, had been used on occasion and had 200 ft of lead on a nice little trailer a guy wouldnt have to be embarrassed about at 1500.   Good enough deal for someone needed it, at a grand I might have, they called me but sheet,,,, I have 4 engine drives already and rarely use 1.www.urkafarms.com
Reply:If I had the time would be looking for what I want vs what I could find.  For most general guys a bobber with the Kohler engine on it.  Linc makes them too, not sure about all the models.  If I was doiung this over and not headed to a welding business I would have a hard time getting away from the new inverter stuff, new in box, economical.   While it seems a guy has a long list ahead it gets short fast and you will be standing around looking for something to weld next with 15 hrs on it.www.urkafarms.com
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Originally Posted by Freebirdwelds

These ads you've been posting are missing  one big piece of information. We don't have a clue on your mechanical  abilities.
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Originally Posted by Willie B

Scrap price only. Parts for that engine are made of unobtanium. Since they aren't showing the lead end, I'm guessing 200 amp AC only.
Reply:It sounds like you have the skill set.It looks like newer vers of 213. It was simple welder but welded great . The engine parts can be found at a Tractor salvage yard.Dave

Originally Posted by ericsarratt

I'm  not a mechanic by trade, but I have worked on diesel engines, gasoline  engines and small 2-stroke engines.  I have done 12-volt wiring on cars  (my own) and boats (my own).  I can fix anything; some stuff just takes me more time.I am currently pulling the engine  out of my 1989 Nissan truck to rebuild it.  My next big project is a Volvo  excavator which I bought that had caught on fire; I'm going to do an  engine swap on it and redo the hydraulics.I am currently in class to get my HVAC license.  I have worked on 24-volt and 240-volt air conditioners (in class lab).I have the skills, but I don't want to take a long time on a  project.  I little weekend work over a month or so to get it working is  about all I am interested in.
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Originally Posted by smithdoor

I had the 213 witch was a older model it was great welder.
Reply:The 222 looks like the 213.It was good smooth welder for me.I wish I had today. Dave

Originally Posted by ericsarratt

Yeah, that is why I asked about the 222 Hobart.  I have put the 213  on my potential buy list if I find another one.  I check CL and FB  almost daily.Yes, but I am still learning.  I learned mig, tig and stick.  I like stick the best.For the stuff I plan on welding stick is a good fit for me.I plan on only welding for myself initially.  If I get good enough at it I may offer this as a service for some jobs, but honestly I will probably sub out any welding I come across on jobs.I am a utility contractor.  I am focusing my business on water and sewer work for now.  I may get into other areas for which my license qualifies.Unfortunately we don't do any (or much) oil pipeline work in North Carolina or the surrounding States.
Reply:I think that Hobart is DC looking at the welding generator but not sure. There's probably info on the net. It's maybe a $350 welder if it runs and welds exceptionally and is for sure DC. Have to check if engine parts are still available. If it had cables would add a little to the price.
Reply:Some guys love those old Wisconsin engines, but I'm not one of them. Had a 1 cyl. on an auger and a 4cyl on an old baler when I was a kid. My experience is that they will run forever, but they will never run right. You couldn't pay me enough to work with one every day. Even in Canadian funds, I'm not seeing $1,000 worth of welder in that pic.The harder you fall, the higher you bounce...250 amp Miller DialArc AC/DC StickF-225 amp Forney AC Stick230 amp Sears AC StickLincoln 180C MIGVictor Medalist 350 O/ACut 50 PlasmaLes
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Originally Posted by whtbaron

Some guys love those old Wisconsin engines, but I'm not one of them. Had a 1 cyl. on an auger and a 4cyl on an old baler when I was a kid. My experience is that they will run forever, but they will never run right. You couldn't pay me enough to work with one every day. Even in Canadian funds, I'm not seeing $1,000 worth of welder in that pic.
Reply:That would be the polite word for it...The harder you fall, the higher you bounce...250 amp Miller DialArc AC/DC StickF-225 amp Forney AC Stick230 amp Sears AC StickLincoln 180C MIGVictor Medalist 350 O/ACut 50 PlasmaLes
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Originally Posted by ericsarratt

So Wisconsin's are finicky?
Reply:They are a pain in the arse.  Finicky is a good description.www.urkafarms.com
Reply:I wouldn't give one to my worst enemy to use as a suppository...The harder you fall, the higher you bounce...250 amp Miller DialArc AC/DC StickF-225 amp Forney AC Stick230 amp Sears AC StickLincoln 180C MIGVictor Medalist 350 O/ACut 50 PlasmaLes
Reply:i still have nightmares about themwe had a pull start one running a small irrigation pump.  converting it to electric start made it marginally better had to slide down a slippery slope to the creek to prime and start the damn thing:
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Originally Posted by whtbaron

I wouldn't give one to my worst enemy to use as a suppository...The heavy haul company I worked for in the early 80's had a trailer built in the late 60's that could carry 100 ton loads on 48 tires. It had a V-4 Wisconsin to power the hydraulic system to lift the deck at each end and steer the rear to get around corners or maneuver in tight spots. That thing was a pos, we were loading a 992 cat loader once and it wouldn't run long enough to lift the trailer. I called the office and told them I was unloading right there and they could send another trailer. No way was I going to get caught in an intersection or on a railroad crossing not being able to lift up to get over the tracks. After that yelling match they replaced it with a very nice Duetz 3 cylinder diesel and used a slightly smaller pump that ran things better without overloading the engine.
Reply:Lots of them worked a good long time, then when they need much service seems they never worked right again.www.urkafarms.com
Reply:It may be worth something for a collector. It is pretty old and doesn't look to be in too bad of condition.