Big Blue 500 Pro Kubota Deluxe Welder

This is the deluxe version of the 500-amp Kubota diesel welder/generator in this lineup, adding ArcReach remote control, a polarity-reversing switch, and a vandalism lockout kit on top of the same 500-amp DC output and 100 percent duty cycle rating at both 400 and 500 amps.

What deluxe adds over the base model

ArcReach lets an operator adjust weld settings from the feeder rather than walking back to the machine, which matters most on larger sites where the power source sits far from the work. The polarity-reversing switch and lockout kit are both deluxe-only features in this engine family, aimed at shops that need either process flexibility or protection against unauthorized use of a machine left on an open jobsite.

Engine and monitoring

• The Kubota diesel meets Tier 4 rules through a catalyst-based exhaust system with no separate maintenance needs
• Engine condition, run time, and electrical status all land on one combined display, built to speed up routine servicing
• Single-phase service is rated to 15,000 watts, climbing to 27,000 watts peak on three-phase
• This new unit ships at 1,750 pounds, backed by Miller's 3-year coverage

Base-model panel conveniences carry over unchanged here, finished in the same corrosion-resistant coat.

What makes this the deluxe model rather than the standard one? The added polarity-reversing switch, ArcReach, and vandalism lockout kit, on top of the same 500-amp output rating.

Is the duty cycle any different from the base version? No, both are rated 100 percent at 400 and 500 amps.

Specifications