Hobart Handler 140 Review – Is It Worth Your Money?

Detailed Hobart Handler 140 Review & Breakdown

There are so many reasons to like the Hobart Handler 140 that we think you'll be ready to buy when you reach the end of our review. This model comes with thermal overload protection that makes it more reliable and less likely to shut down or stop working. That feature works with the wire feed system to stop feeding wire once it reaches a high temperature.

With the quick select drive roll, you no longer need to waste time choosing the right wire. This roll can hold up to two different sizes of wire and has a third groove that holds another spool. You can also use the thickness gauge before you get to work to make sure that you select the right wire thickness.

At just 57 pounds, the Handler 140 goes everywhere you go too. It has a handle that folds flat to sit flush with the top of the machine, but this handle pops out to help you move it. That handle sits right in the center of the machine to evenly disperse the weight to prevent injuries.

When it comes to welding, you'll like the 10-foot hose that attaches to the trigger. While the hose lets you work without keeping the welder right beside you, it fits into the trigger to ensure that you don't waste any of your materials. It also comes with a work cable of the same length that has a durable clamp on the end.

To help you understand how the machine works, Hobart included a sample of flux-cored wire and details on how you can order more when you need it. You also get a welding guide that offers detailed instructions on using the machine and tips on how you can get the most out of it. Extra contact tips come included too.

You don't need to worry about how or where you can use the welder either. It works with any household electric outlet of 115V. Not only can you use the Handler 140 for hobby projects at home, but you can also use it for professional jobs at work.

As you compare the Hobart Handler 140 to other compact and affordable welders, you'll quickly find that this one can handle jobs involving steel and other types of metals. It works when welding aluminum, cast iron, titanium, brass and copper. It takes just seconds to adjust the welder based on the metal you need and can work with up to 24 gauge steel.

The feed wire speed on this model is quite high too and lets you adjust that speed based on how quickly you want to work. You can use it on a low speed down to just 40 inches per minute or crank up the speed to 700 inches per minute. It can reach that maximum speed no load time too.

We also like the high amperage output, which ranges from 25 to 140. When you use the Handler 140 at a 20% duty cycle, it uses just 90 amps. That allows you to get the continuous arc that you need without constantly bending over and adjusting the machine. This model also has a voltage control selector that you can use in five positions to adjust the arc and thickness of a weld.

With these great features and others, you would have a hard time finding a reason not to buy the Hobart Handler 140.

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Specs, Pros and Cons

Some of the things you might like about the Handler 140 include that Hobart makes it in the United States and that it comes with a guide for selecting a gauge thickness. You'll want to look at the other pros and cons and weigh those factors against the machine's specs before deciding to buy it for home or professional use.