Lincoln’s Ranger 250 GXT Welder
By Sean O'Hara
This month Lincoln released their newest big-dog welder, the Ranger 250 GXT. The 600-lb. monster sports more power output and a huge AC generator, for some truly awesome portable power.
I say ‘portable’ because it’s basically designed for contractors to heave it into their truck bed and drive to a site. Despite it’s manageable size, the GXT pumps out 11,000 peak watts of power and 10,000 continuous watts of power. With the KVA 120/240V outlet you can hook up high-capacity rigs, like a plasma cutter, or up to four 120V tools, like grinders or lights, without fear of running out of juice.
Much like the earlier 250 model, the GXT can be fitted for stick, TIG, MIG, or flux core welding, and it features a remote for setting voltage. Also like the older model, the GXT will run right around $3,800. Not bad considering the unit’s power and flexibility — it’s purpose-built for pros, so we’d expect a high buy-in.
Ranger 250 GXT Welder [Lincoln]
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March 21st, 2008 at 12:29 pm
I think if I were in the market for a new welder, I’d stick to Miller:
http://www.millerwelds.com/products/enginedriven/bobcat_250/
March 21st, 2008 at 12:50 pm
I dunno, lincoln is really stepping up their game as of late
March 21st, 2008 at 3:25 pm
Good to hear that Lincoln is stepping up.
We are not boilermakers - but do get to do some fairly heavy site work - now its become mostly stainless steel.
I had an Old Hobart engine driven-stick welder which finally needed a major rebuild and was no longer up to our needs. We decided to scrap it in favor of a Miller Trailblazer - nothing too big - no diesel or anything. We tried a Lincoln welder at the time - and my welder thought it to be a bit rough and said it had inconsitent output.
We like the Miller - but maybe what we need is a magazine like Consumer Reports to do unbiased tests of contractor tools.
March 24th, 2008 at 4:03 pm
I’ve been playing with my new LIncoln for a little over a year now, and I have been nothing but pleased. I’ve yet to find something I cant stick together.
March 24th, 2008 at 7:54 pm
Scubasteve
Is your lincoln an engine-driven (gasoline or diesel) model?
August 27th, 2008 at 9:08 am
I have pounded on a Lincoln GXT 250 for 200 hours now. Run a lot of 1/16″ fluxcore (from 125-300 IPM) which should put me up in the 300 amp range.
I hooked the leads together and it puts out 350 on the stick and 400 on the CV side according to my digital meter. I have no complaints. I have arc gouged with 3/16″ carbons for hours at a time on the cv side. I have run the house on the ACpower side it puts out over 80 amps. I used it for a fluxcore welding test a few weeks ago which I passed. Plus it has over 250 amps on the AC welding side. Show me a Miller that does that for 3500 bucks and I’ll buy it.
March 17th, 2009 at 3:00 pm
For all the experts out there, for just starting out welding mild steel and doing small projects, is the Millermatic 135 an all right beginner that will last awhile? Thanks a bunch.
August 16th, 2009 at 6:17 pm
Have a new 250gxt. Used it on a job Friday and when I filled the gas tank it started leaking all over the back of the truck(and no, I didn’t overfill). There is a leak from the gas tank which is totally unacceptable. Had to quit the job due to the safety concerns. pretty sad for a machine with less than six hours on it. Will see what the dealer will do on Monday am.