mm251 off bobcat

[mopakel]

can I run a mm251 off of a bobcat 225

thanks
steve

[Miller Kevin]

Steve,

The Millermatic 251 is not recommended to be operated off a generator.

Kevin

[NorthernLights]

Glad I read this because I was thinking of purchasing a Trailblazer 302 for the occasional field job (stick or TIG) and powering my MM251 off in my remote shop (only has 30 Amp 240V service).

[MAC702]

Northern, remember that the MM251 will only draw more than 30A when the welding requires it. You can probably make an adapter and still do a LOT of welding off that 30A with your MM251.

[Coalsmoke]

Is the sole reason the 251 is not recommended to be run off engine drives its input power ratings? I would be concerned that it would maybe act like my century and not function up to snuff b/c of phase or waveform irregularities.