K2686-1 / Vantage® 500 Compact Case (Perkins®)

Compact Design - Get a 500 amp welder in a compact case; it;s the same size as the Vantage® 300 and 400. The use of a turbo-charged diesel engine with Lincoln Electric Chopper Technology® makes this possible. Also, the low weight makes the Vantage 500 Compact a great choice for truck bed installation where space and weight capacity are limited.

Features

• Compact Case with Stainless Steel Enclosure - One of the most compact 500 amp machines available. Suitable for many pickup and service trucks (subject to vehicle capacity limits). Standard stainless steel roof, side panels and engine-access door deliver added protection and durability.
• Multi-Process Welding - Select one of five process modes, including CC-stick, downhill pipe (for stick), DC Touch Start TIG®, CV-wire or new arc gouging mode which maximizes output with up to 3/8 in. (9.5 mm) carbon rods.
• Plenty of AC Generator Power - 22 kW peak (20 kW continuous) 3-phase 240V AC generator power. Will power industrial equipment such as a plasma cutter, pump or inverter welder. 13 kW peak (12 kW continuous) 1-phase AC generator power for common construction tools.
• Engine: 4 Cylinder 1800 RPM Turbo-Charged Perkins® - 4 cylinder 1800 RPM Perkins® turbo-charged diesel engine runs smooth and quiet. Standard engine gauges allow you to monitor performance at a glance. More HP for output at high altitude than a naturally-aspirated engine.
• Innovative Service Access - Lockable, removable sliding engine access door provides ample space for engine and oil filter work without requiring a large clearance space on your truck. Battery drawer on front of machine and top-mounted radiator cover provide convenient access to these systems. Patented tilt down control panel for easy servicing of internal components. Patented radiator cap cover is latched for easy access and is lockable.