Hobart
500573
Handler 125
25% · 2.5 min on · 7.5 min off · 80 A
Duty line does not name a voltage. 80 A at 25% duty cycle.
Does not pass 120V/15A
Does not pass 240V/50A
Sheet
Copied from the cited page. Not taken from another model or a review.
| Spec | Published value | Source, checked 2 November 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Process | Flux-cored out of the box, and MIG after a regulator and shielding gas are added. The sheet calls it a constant-voltage DC welder. | Opening description |
| Output amp range | 25–130 A. | Quick specs, Welding Amp Range |
| Rated duty cycle | 80 A at 25% duty cycle. The specifications table also prints 50 A at 60% and 40 A at 100%. | Quick specs and the specifications table |
| Input voltage and plug | 120 V. Amps input at rated output, 60 Hz: 21.3 A. The sheet says it operates on common 120-volt power and includes a power cord with plug. It does not name the plug or a breaker size. | Quick specs and the specifications table |
| Wire or rod size | Ready to weld with .030–.035 in. (0.8–0.9 mm) self-shielding flux-cored wire. With gas, .023–.030 in. (0.6–0.8 mm) solid wire. Stainless wire is mentioned for 18–12 gauge stainless with tri-mix gas. | Opening description |
| Weight | 57.5 lb. | Product page specifications, Net Weight. The spec-sheet table that was read does not print weight. |
| Material thickness | Mild steel thickness range 24 ga.–3/16 in. The same page limits the gas-shielded example to 24 gauge–1/8 inch steel. | Quick specs and the MIG gas sentence |
Notes on the source
- Weight is from the Hobart product page. The spec sheet’s table does not include a weight cell.
Manufacturer page · Job check · Hobart
From the table
What output does the Handler 125 publish?
25–130 A. Source: https://contenthub.itwwelding.com/api/public/content/hobart-welding-products/spec-sheet/PIM/8eeff3-handler-125-284611.pdf
What duty cycle does the Handler 125 publish?
80 A at 25% duty cycle. The specifications table also prints 50 A at 60% and 40 A at 100%. Source: https://contenthub.itwwelding.com/api/public/content/hobart-welding-products/spec-sheet/PIM/8eeff3-handler-125-284611.pdf
What input does the Handler 125 publish?
120 V. Amps input at rated output, 60 Hz: 21.3 A. The sheet says it operates on common 120-volt power and includes a power cord with plug. It does not name the plug or a breaker size.
Which processes does the Handler 125 publish?
MIG, flux-cored.