Compact Welder -- Occupational Health & Safety

Lincoln Electric Co.

Compact Welder

Designed specifically for general contractors and maintenance work, The Lincoln Electric Co.'s Ranger® 250 GXT is designed for professionals looking for an AC/DC welder partnered with a powerful AC auxiliary power generator. The unit features a powerful 250-amp welding output for stick, TIG, MIG, and flux-cored welding, and more.

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