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title: "Hobart 500554 Handler 190 MIG Welder 230V"
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# 190 amps max power 30% duty cycle @130A 7 voltage settings Hobart 500554 Handler 190 MIG Welder 230V

**Brand:** hobart
**Price:** ₩658923
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Weld Like a Pro, Every Time – Power, Precision, and Zero Guesswork!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Hobart 500554 Handler 190 MIG Welder 230V by hobart
- **How much does it cost?** ₩658923 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.kr](https://www.desertcart.kr/products/501677897-hobart-500554-handler-190-mig-welder-230v)

## Best For

- hobart enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted hobart brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Built to Last:** Thermal overload protection safeguards the transformer for maximum reliability on tough projects.
- • **Effortless Control:** 7 voltage selections and infinite wire feed speed for flawless arc performance with minimal spatter.
- • **Power Meets Precision:** Up to 190 amps for deep, clean welds on mild steel from 24 ga. to 5/16" thickness.
- • **Versatility on Demand:** Dual-groove drive roll supports multiple wire sizes and flux-cored wire for all your welding needs.
- • **Quick Setup, Less Guesswork:** Preset voltage settings and a welding guide let you start strong whether novice or pro.

## Overview

The Hobart 500554 Handler 190 MIG Welder is a robust 230V wire-feed welder delivering up to 190 amps with 7 voltage settings and infinite wire feed speed control. Designed for mild steel welding from 24 gauge to 5/16 inch, it features thermal overload protection, dual-groove drive rolls, and preset voltage guides for quick, reliable setup. Ideal for professionals and hobbyists seeking clean, consistent welds with less spatter and enhanced arc performance.

## Description

The Hobart Handler 190 Wire Feed Welder is a powerful and portable wire-feed flux core and MIG welder designed to weld mild steel, flux core steel, aluminum and stainless steel. The generous operating parameters allow you to weld 24 ga. to 5/16 in. steel in single pass. Plus it is extremely versatile and perfect for the welder who wants to work on auto body, household repairs, or even heavier farm projects requiring extra power. With an arsenal of standard features such as 7 output voltage settings and a dual-groove quick change drive roll, the Handler 190 is as versatile as it is powerful.

Review: I have been using a Klutch 140amp welder for the past 5 years. The Klutch has been great for me, zero issues. But I wanted something I could run on a 220 circuit for a little more power. The 190 has a great price here on desertcart, so I went ahead and bought it. I am not much of a welder, but I love to tinker in my shop and build small projects. Right now I have been welding a motor cycle carrier to mount in the receiver nn my Teryx to haul my sons 50cc dirt bike. I have been using my Klutch for the first half of the project. Using the 190 on it for a bit now and I can say the Hobart seems to weld a little better. When I say better, I feel like I can make cleaner and better looking welds with it. It seems to have less splatter as well. I really like the preset voltage settings. I didn't think I would like that, which is one of the reasons I initially bought a Klutch vs a Hobart 5 years ago. I thought having one with infinite adjustments would be better. But with the Hobart there is less guessing. So far settings on a cover lid have been great for me. I have welded 1/4 metal with it, and it penetrates deep. I am thrilled with my purchase
Review: I must say I’m very impressed with this welder, bought it because I needed to upgrade my old miller welder & this was about 1/3 the price of the millers so I gave it a try and must say I’m thought it impressed, it can weld up to 1/2 plate no issue all the way down to 24-30 gauge with proper technique, It puts down consistent welds & the settings are simple & easy to setup and adjust, Penetration is amazing & welds always looks clean, this machine is very easy to use & better than Lincoln welders imo as I’ve been using a Lincoln 180 for a few months before I purchased this and it was night & day difference in how the welders weld the Hobart is 100x better & easier to use

## Features

- Your purchase includes – 10 ft. HR-100 gun | 10 ft. work cable with clamp | .030” contact tips | Power cord with plug | Welding guide and material thickness gauge | Owner’s manual with installation, operation and maintenance guidelines
- Specifications: Input voltage – 230V 60Hz | Amp range – 25-190 amps | Duty cycle – 30% at 130 amps | Mild Steel thickness range – 24 ga. 5-/16” | Spool radio diameter inner/outer – .62”/1.95” | Max spool capacity – 11 lbs. | Power cord length – 6 ft.
- 7 voltage selections, enhanced magnetics and infinite wire feed speed control offers easier fine control of the output parameters for improved arc performance with less spatter
- You are able to quickly reference initial settings for different wires, gases, materials, and thicknesses. Provides you a quick starting point whether you are a novice or professional
- Less of your time consumed in setup by offering three grooves – two for different size solid wire and a third for flux-cored wire | Protects power transformer from thermal overload to provide you maximum reliability

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B005CNOVZU |
| ASIN  | B005CNOVZU |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (197) |
| Customer reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (197) |
| Date First Available | 28 February 2019 |
| Date First Available  | 28 February 2019 |
| Installation Method | mig-welding |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer  | No |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Weight | 30.8 Kilograms |
| Item model number | 500554 |
| Item model number  | 500554 |
| Manufacturer | Hobart |
| Manufacturer  | Hobart |
| Part number | 500554 |
| Product Dimensions | 31.24 x 26.92 x 49.53 cm; 30.84 kg |
| Product Dimensions  | 31.24 x 26.92 x 49.53 cm; 30.84 kg |
| Size | L |
| Style | Mig welder |

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: whats the duty cycle of this machine lets say! for welding 18 and 20 gauge steel!?? how many amps does it needs?**
A: This has a 30% duty cycle at 130 amps. The input amps for this welder are 20.5. It would require a 30 amp breaker.

**Q: what is spool radios size ? and the inner hole ?**
A: I  am running an 8" spool on my unit right now which appears to be about the largest you can run. The flux core spool that they send you has a 11/16 inner hole. I bought a tank for my welder right away and am running a 75% argon and 25% co 2  mixture. You can run so much better welds than with the flux core wire. One tip if you haven't done much MIG welding is fans and wind will affect your welds, less air movement means better welds. I have been MIG welding for 42 years now and have used every brand and size machine out there, for the size machine the Hobart 190 welder is it does an excellent job! I have welded many parts now including a 3/16" thick steel hot rod frame. I also own a Hobart stick welding machine and it has been running great for me for years!

**Q: How long is the warranty for? Does an extended warranty cost extra?**
A: The so-called "Extended Warranty" (in "MY" opinion) is a tactic used by many companies plainly to increase THEIR profit margins. The "Factory" warranty generally covers ALL issues with the product. Actually?, if it operates & does as advertised and lasts?, THAT should be ALL you need.

**Q: Will this welder work on 220 30 amp (like my dryer)?**
A: yes i have my wired on a 220/ 30 amp breaker  great welder use  argon/co2  mix works super.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by J***S on 20 May 2019*

I have been using a Klutch 140amp welder for the past 5 years. The Klutch has been great for me, zero issues. But I wanted something I could run on a 220 circuit for a little more power. The 190 has a great price here on Amazon, so I went ahead and bought it. I am not much of a welder, but I love to tinker in my shop and build small projects. Right now I have been welding a motor cycle carrier to mount in the receiver nn my Teryx to haul my sons 50cc dirt bike. I have been using my Klutch for the first half of the project. Using the 190 on it for a bit now and I can say the Hobart seems to weld a little better. When I say better, I feel like I can make cleaner and better looking welds with it. It seems to have less splatter as well. I really like the preset voltage settings. I didn't think I would like that, which is one of the reasons I initially bought a Klutch vs a Hobart 5 years ago. I thought having one with infinite adjustments would be better. But with the Hobart there is less guessing. So far settings on a cover lid have been great for me. I have welded 1/4 metal with it, and it penetrates deep. I am thrilled with my purchase

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by L***R on 8 September 2020*

I must say I’m very impressed with this welder, bought it because I needed to upgrade my old miller welder & this was about 1/3 the price of the millers so I gave it a try and must say I’m thought it impressed, it can weld up to 1/2 plate no issue all the way down to 24-30 gauge with proper technique, It puts down consistent welds & the settings are simple & easy to setup and adjust, Penetration is amazing & welds always looks clean, this machine is very easy to use & better than Lincoln welders imo as I’ve been using a Lincoln 180 for a few months before I purchased this and it was night & day difference in how the welders weld the Hobart is 100x better & easier to use

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by A***R on 12 June 2019*

Ok fella`s, I`ve been disabled/Retired since 2007 and haven`t welded a drop except for stick burning with a stinger. Finally got well enough in 2017 to start piddling again, my Lincoln Stick could not be brought DOWN cold enough to burn on thinner material and I thought - WHY not invest in a new Mig?, I`m an actual Pipe Fitter/Welder (Non-Coded) and have done MOST pipe with the Stick because of the penetration that it is capable to do, even to 3/4in. thick pipe and sometimes thicker. Well NOW?, I am just a Hobbyist and do a bit on the side to supplement my "Fixed" income of overhauling/repairing Lawn Tractors-Mowers-Trailers-Frames (you get the idea Right?) Well anyway, my stick was WAY too hot to weld on those thinner materials and could NOT be adjusted any lower for the 7018`s and 6010`s that I normally used, they would just "STICK" to the metal when touched. So, I made the leap BACK to the ole MIG with flux core wire., I did NOT want a No-Name brand or Chinese knock-off, I studied MANY, MANY Reviews before making my choice of what to get and the requirements I NEEDED it to make. I finally chose the Hobart Handler 190 #500554 @230V, it is NOT the cheapest one nor is it the most expensive either and WILL handle material thickness of up to 1/4in. even for "Hardened " steel such as "Armor Plate" AND with the optional "Spooler" it CAN be used on Aluminum as well. I DID however consider making my first purchase of the Hobart 500551 EZ-TIG 165i AC/DC TIG Welder 230V BUT I have NEVER done ANY Tig work and besides, I have ALWAYS had a shaking problem in my hands, and you MUST be able to HAVE steady hand/eye coordination to do this type welding ALL the time. (I would have Loved to have been able to do this type of welding be cause it IS a MUCH prettier professional looking weld and it CAN be done on some pretty THIN material) Just NOT for me, too OLD I guess at 66-years. Plus my purchase of the Handler 190 WILL pay itself off in jobs I get within oh, say 6-months--maybe less depending on the amount of jobs I get to do. My initial purchase of the Handler 190 was NOT just the machine itself---there were MANY extra`s that I WANTED to have on hand (mainly because I do NOT like having to put a job on "Stand-by" from running out of something then having MAKE my customer WAIT for me to get more) So, when "I" made my initial order?, I did so in "TWO`s"---Run out of one?, put ANOTHER on order, it will be BACK in my stock BEFORE I am totally out. Tips?, YUP !!!, I have 20 or so tips in back-up as for 2 gel`s and other items. I DO suggest getting the Pliers they advertise to go with the unit ( spring loaded to keep them open and much better quality than a regular set of cutters PLUS they are designed to be able to knock off the build-up/spatter that occurs in side of the gun nozzle as long as you USE the Gel in tandem in it. Another note: When using "Stainless" wire with Argon Gas?, EVERYTHING you use for cleaning it up after you weld? MUST have it`s OWN clean-up system IE: wire wheel, brushes, files, burr bits, ect. These items MUST be dedicated for stainless use ONLY because cross contamination of the material results in a WEAK weld. So, basically? All in All?, The Handler 190 230V IS a GREAT choice for seasoned OR beginner welders out there especially if you don`t want to be disappointed with it`s quality and performance. But by ALL means when making YOUR order?, do NOT forget the accessories AND your "Back-up`s". And do not forget to get the Cart WITH the drawers to keep your extra`s in and in ONE place and DO purchase an extension cord for it also because you ARE going to want to move you Mig around to get to your work. So EXPECT to spend around $1400.00 all together for everything you will need unless you WANT to purchase a set of bottles/filled, and cable to run from you Main and at LEAST a 30-amp circuit breaker. A 150ft. cable COULD run as much as $220 and would be a GOOD idea to enclose it in conduit for prolonged protection like I did mine even if it it is classified as a "Direct Bury" cable and do NOT, I repeat DO NOT forget getting an 8ft. Copper steak to plunge as Lightning Protection Insurance, just make DOUBLE sure the bigger the size the cable you connect TO the stake?, the BETTER. (I used a VERY heavy gauge Aluminum cable). Later I WILL be looking at the Hobart Plasma cutters,gotta have one of those---saves a LOAD of time and effort when needing to scab a piece of steel to plug a hole in a mower deck and they make such a clean cut too. I have a SMALL torch set-up now and will be looking into one that I don`t have to re-fill each time it gets used. MY opinion is to get one with at LEAST 50-60 foot hoses and by ALL means go for the Gold and go straight for a Victor set-up of torch & gauges, you WILL be glad you spent that extra money for it. The Mini Bottle set-up you see here on Amazon are NOT always fallible here in the US because of Regulations so just go to your LOCAL welding supply store and make THAT purchase or find a "Second Hand" set-up. Victor OR Smith are good choices.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Hobart 500554 Handler 190 MIG Welder 230V
- Spool Gun, 100 A, 10 ft., 60 percent

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