They are built for tough conditions, and many will also run tools, lights and a compressor, so the same unit earns its place in the ute. Size the machine to the weld, not just to a kVA sticker. If you only need power and you are not welding, look at petrol generators or diesel generators instead.
What to Look for in Generators for Welding
Welding output, then the rest of the site
Start with the electrode or process you actually run, and the duty you need. A welding generator has to hold that load. Auxiliary power for tools and lights is useful, but it is not a substitute for the welding output.
Petrol or diesel, and how you start it
A smaller petrol welding generator is the usual ute unit for a day on the farm or a short job. Diesel is the pick when you want longer run times and heavier work. Electric start is worth having if you will fire it often. Check the product page for fuel and start before you compare prices.
Portable enough for the job
These are frame-mounted units you can load and move, not a workshop welder bolted to the bench. Look at the size and whether it will actually fit the vehicle or the site. Leads are a separate piece of the kit. Make sure you have the length you need before you turn up to weld.
Welding Generators by the Job
Farm and paddock repairs
Fixing plant where it sits is the usual job. A portable welding generator gets you the arc without dragging the job back to the shed. Match it to the repair, not to the biggest machine in the range.
Site and fabrication on the go
Contractors and tradies want a unit that welds and still runs the rest of the kit. Check the auxiliary outlets as well as the welding side, and allow for what has to run at the same time.
Heavier welding work
A heavier welding generator is for longer days and thicker work. Do not assume every unit in the range will do that. Check the welding rating on the product page, or tell us the electrode and the job.
Why Buy Generators for Welding from Outback SafeTrack
- Free Shipping: Orders over $299* ship free across Australia.
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- Expert Support: Weld size, petrol or diesel, electric start. Call 1300 902 361.
- Aussie-based service: Matched to the job, not a guess from the frame size.
Find the Right Welding Generator
Shop generators for welding, then match the output to the weld and the site. Unsure whether you need a ute-sized petrol unit or a diesel for longer days? We'll help you pick.
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