Champion Elite 225 machine
Machine stock number 500580 for the current Vanguard-powered Champion Elite 225.
Hobart engine-driven welder
Hobart Champion Elite 225 Engine-Driven Welder Support
The Champion Elite 225 is a gasoline engine-driven DC stick welder with 25-225 amp output and 10,000-watt peak auxiliary power. Use this page for the machine specs, receptacle notes, stick lead set, cover, spark arrestor, full KVA plug kit, and tune-up kit.
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The most common ownership paths for this engine-drive machine.
Current protective cover
Protective cover 771023 is listed for current Champion Elite 225 stock 500580.
Stick lead set
No. 2 stick cable set 195195 includes 50 ft. electrode and work leads with holder and clamp.
Maintenance and field kits
Spark arrestor 300924, full KVA plug kit 119172, and tune-up kit 293399 are listed on the spec sheet.
Champion Elite 225 Specs
Core machine and engine data from Hobart literature 295419, February 2024.
Machine Features
Customer-facing notes from the Hobart Champion Elite 225 sheet.
- 2-in-1 engine-driven DC stick welder with 10,000-watt peak auxiliary power.
- Can weld and provide auxiliary power at the same time, according to the spec sheet.
- Vanguard engine with automatic idle for fuel savings and reduced noise.
- Single amperage knob lets the operator pick the electrode size and begin welding.
- Digital engine hour meter, fuel gauge, and maintenance interval tracking.
- Two 120 V GFCI duplex receptacles, one 240 V NEMA 6-50R receptacle, and one 120/240 V NEMA 14-50R full-power receptacle.
- Built for maintenance, farm and ranch, fabrication, structural steel, and construction work.
- Hobart 5/3/1 industrial warranty from the spec sheet; engine is warrantied separately by the engine manufacturer.
Fuel and Runtime Notes
Performance examples from the Hobart fuel consumption data.
- Welding at 150 amps and 40% duty cycle uses about 1.1 gallons of fuel per hour.
- Welding at 125 amps and 20% duty cycle uses about 1.02 gallons of fuel per hour.
- Idle no-load fuel use is about 0.44 gallons per hour.
- A continuous 4,000-watt auxiliary load gives about 11 hours and 45 minutes of runtime on the 11-gallon tank.
Machine and Engine-Drive Accessories
Start here for the current Champion Elite 225 machine, cover, stick cable set, spark arrestor, full KVA plug, and maintenance kit listed on the Hobart sheet.
| Part # | Item | Use / note | Buy / lookup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500580 | Champion Elite 225 engine-driven welder Machine |
Current Champion Elite 225 with Vanguard engine, 25-225 A DC stick output, and 10,000 W peak auxiliary power. | Search Amazon Site lookup |
| 771023 | Protective cover Machine cover |
Waterproof cover for current Champion Elite 225 500580; fits with or without running gear and handle installed. | Search Amazon Site lookup |
| 195195 | No. 2 stick cable set, 50 ft. Stick leads |
50 ft. No. 2 electrode cable with holder and 50 ft. work cable with clamp; 200 A at 100% duty cycle. | Search Amazon Site lookup |
| 300924 | Spark arrestor field kit Field kit |
Mandatory when operating on California grasslands, brush, or forest-covered land and all national forests; check state and local laws. | Search Amazon Site lookup |
| 119172 | Full KVA plug kit Power plug |
240 V, 50 A NEMA 14-50P plug to fit the full KVA receptacle. | Search Amazon Site lookup |
| 293399 | Tune-up and filter kit Maintenance kit |
Includes air, fuel and oil filters, and two spark plugs. Available through Miller/Hobart service distributors. | Search Amazon Site lookup |
| 770748 | Protective cover for previous model 500562 Previous-model cover |
Only use this cover for the previous Champion Elite model 500562; current model 500580 uses 771023. | Search Amazon Site lookup |
Source: Hobart Champion Elite 225 spec sheet, literature 295419, February 2024. Amazon search links are a buying aid; direct View on Amazon buttons only appear when a Hobart registry match is already approved.