Lincoln Electric K2857-1 User Manual

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• Smooth DC welding output for a broad range of stick electrodes, such

as Lincoln Excalibur

®

7018 (AWS E7018) and Fleetweld

®

5P+ (AWS

E6010). Also capable of MIG, flux-cored, and TIG welding.

• Choose DC(+) for a deep penetrating arc or DC(-) for less penetration

on thin sheet metal.   

• Rated 225 amps/25 volts/40% duty cycle and 210 amps/25 volts/100%

duty cycle for CC and 200 amps/20 volts for CV. All rated outputs at
104°F (40°C).

• Simple Output Range Selector can be used to select one of three

amperage ranges with generous overlap for Stick/TIG welding, or one
Wire Feed welding range.

• Fine adjustment control allows you to dial in just the right welding

output for each application.  

• Add productivity with self-shielded flux-cored CV wire welding. 

Compatible with Lincoln Electric LN-25 PRO and LN-15 Across-the-Arc
wire feeders for use with a variety of wire electrodes.  

• Expand to AC TIG welding with optional Square Wave

™

TIG 175 or

Invertec

®

V205-T AC/DC (powered by AC generator power from the

Ranger

®

225) for aluminum and other alloy welding.

• Arc gouge with up to 5/32 in. (4.0 mm) carbon electrode.

• 10,500 watts peak AC generator power. Most peak power in its class.

Use for motor starting.

• 9,000 watts continuous AC generator power. For high capacity needs

such as a back-up generator, powering a Tomahawk

®

625 plasma

cutter, an Invertec

®

inverter welder or a Square Wave

™

TIG 175 welder.

Also for lights, a grinder or other power tools.

• Delivers up to 38 amps from the single 120V/240V full-KVA 

receptacle. Standard circuit breakers protect the machine as well as
your power tools.   

• Delivers up to 40 amps from two 120V duplex receptacles.  

• Get two tools in one when you use the Ranger

®

225 as 

a power generator for emergency standby power, and/or 
for welding.  

• Optional GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) Kit available for 

additional protection from electrical shock.  

• Simultaneous welding and AC generator power – power up to 

3,950 watts while welding at 145 amps (AC generator power is 
reduced when welding simultaneously per table below). 

•  Take on more jobs – plug in an optional Tomahawk

®

625 plasma 

cutter to cleanly cut metal.

• Top-of-the-line OHV engine: Kohler

®

Command

®

23 HP CH23S.

• Three engine doors provide machine protection and easy 

service access.

• Easy to Maintain – Engine requires an oil change only every 100 hours

and every 200 hours for the oil filter.

• Electric Start Switch for easy starts. Switch combines OFF, START, and

IDLER functions into one simple, compact, easy to use switch. 

• Circuit breaker protects battery ignition circuit.  

• Convenient truck or trailer mounting with front and rear holes in base. 

• Fuel level slots in both sides of the base with a decal to easily read 

the fuel level in the tank. Helps you avoid running out of fuel during 
critical jobs. 

• Large top fuel filler neck is easily accessed for refueling. 

• Oil drain valve (no tools required) with removable extension tube.

• 435 cold cranking amps with the Group 58 battery for extra starting

capacity in cold temperatures. 

• Easy access battery cover.

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