Esab Rebel Emp 285IC Mig/Stick/Tig Welder 1PH (0558102554)

This is the largest single-phase machine in the Rebel multi-process line covered here, rated up to 300 amps and built to run heavier wire and electrode sizes than the smaller single-phase Rebel models, at a 70-pound shipping weight on multi-voltage input.

What the extra capacity unlocks

A four-roll drive system is rated to feed solid wire up to .052 inch and cored wire up to 1/16 inch, along with electrodes up to 5/32 inch and TIG rods up to 3/16 inch, sizes the smaller Rebel models in this lineup are not built to handle. At 285 amps and 40 percent duty cycle on single-phase power, it is rated to run full-size .045-inch wire with higher deposition rates than thinner-wire setups.

Specification and fit checks

• A detachable design separates the power source from its four-handle roll cage for easier transport around a shop or site
• A multilingual display stores four programmable memory locations per process
• Duty cycle is rated 60 percent at 220 amps and 40 percent at 285 amps
• Input runs 120 to 240 volts single phase, with a 120V connection requiring a separate adapter

It ships new with a 3-year manufacturer's warranty on the power source, rated for weekend-warrior and career-welder use.

How does this compare to the smaller Rebel models here? It runs larger wire and electrode sizes and a higher duty-cycle amperage, at a heavier 70-pound build.

Does it need a special adapter on 120V power? Yes, a separate adapter is required for 120-volt input.

Specifications