Hobart 500550 Auto Arc 130 Wire Feed MIG Welding Kit

by Hobart

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Hobart auto arc 130 1115vac mig wire feed welder. Comes with value pack. (economy helmet, cart and regulator)

Product Description

AutoArc 130 Welder by Hobart, "Welders Package"

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 84.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B002VECKTM
• Item model number: 500550
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,126 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #2 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tools > Welding Tools > MIG Welding Equipment

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great welder, great price, American Made, March 5, 2010

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M. Barnes (Michigan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hobart 500550 Auto Arc 130 Wire Feed MIG Welding Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

I did a little research before purchasing this welder. Turns out it is made in America by Hobart- Miller( even though neither name appears on the welder). There is little difference between the Hobart and Miller products and this one, it is apparently made on the same production line. The machine performs just as a 110 volt welder should. The included helmet is functional but you definitely need an upgrade. The cart is not optimum but with the new welder I modified it to work just fine. I received an adjustable Hobart regulator rather than the fixed one, but either will work well. This welder has an eight foot cable rather than the usual ten foot, but rather than pay the additional cost I am happy to move the welder closer. I am very happy with this machine and as long as you do not need a 220v machine this is a great one at a reasonable price.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Auto Arc 130, January 29, 2011

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Magellan "snakehips" (Georgia, USA) - See all my reviews

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This is an excellent deal on a quality homeowner welder. The gas kit is a good thing to have, but the helmet and especially the cart are of dubious value. The cart is just too low and dinky. The included helmet is fine for an extra, but too dark to use inside. I'll save it to allow someone who wants to observe use.
The welder itself is made by Miller/Hobart, and is made in the U.S.A. It is high-powered for a 130 amp model. I feel this is a very conservative rating. The welder comes ready to weld with fluxcore wire. The cart has space for and a safety chain for tank. I thing an 80 cu. ft. tank will fix nicely. I'll probably alter the cart and add another shelf above the two that are there. The regulator is another U.S.A. product and seems to be of great quality. It also comes with additional .030 contact tips and a nozzle. The gun is rather short at 8'. I am happy with my purchase.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Deal...., June 22, 2010

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David A. Hamerla "Hammer One" (JEFFERSON, GA, US) - See all my reviews
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My neighbor has a Lincoln welder the same size and this one blows it away. He is jealous. Everything worked straight out of the box. It came with a better regulator than the one that was advertised. The only things that I changed was I put better screws in the cart and a larger ground clamp. The one that came with was too small for 1 1/2 tubing. Tractor Supply is close by so getting parts is easy, they carry HOBART.