Hobart introduces the Trek 180, a portable MIG welding system ideal for MRO professionals. This revolutionary wire welder operates off its self-contained battery or 115V power, welds 24-gauge up to 1/4-in. mild steel in a single pass and recharges off an automotive power inverter or 115V receptacle. 

While charging, Hobart’s patented AutoPower™ technology automatically scans the available input charging power as not to over stress low-capacity devices such as automotive inverters. 

Two internal, high-performance, sealed lead-acid batteries provide the energy storage needed for welding in remote applications. The batteries feature Thin Plate Pure Lead (TPPL) technology, which allows the Trek to achieve a 20-minute, 80-percent quick charge or full charge in approximately 90 minutes. 

When fully charged, the unit delivers approximately 100-in. of continuous weld bead using .030 dia. flux-cored wire on 1/8-in mild steel. Battery power is monitored continuously to provide consistent welding voltage regardless of the charge level. The Trek’s low battery shutdown feature disables the welder when the battery runs low, protecting the life of the battery and quality of weld output. 

On battery power alone, the Trek 180 offers a rated output of 120 amps, 17 VDC at 20 percent duty cycle. When plugged into standard 115V power, the unit is capable of delivering 180 amps.

Inverter-based technology enables Hobart’s Trek 180 to control arc characteristics thousands of times faster than conventional transformer technology. As a result, the unit provides welding characteristics—positive arc starts without popping and minimal spatter while welding—that are far superior to any other small MIG welder. This includes highly stable, low-spatter welding with self-shielded flux-core wire and outstanding results when using mixed gas. 

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