Lincoln Ranger 260 Mpx Engine Driven Welder (K3458-1)

The Lincoln Ranger 260MPX trades bulk for a smaller footprint without giving up the welder/generator combination contractors expect from the Ranger line. Lincoln builds it for single-phase jobsites that need clean, lightweight power ready for heavy industrial, light industrial, home, and hobby use alike, with intuitive digital controls instead of a row of dials.

Set up without guesswork

Ready.Set.Weld walks an operator through a five-step process and then recommends welding parameters for the job at hand, so dialing in a new procedure does not require memorizing settings. Chopper Technology keeps starts easy and the arc smooth with low spatter, and CrossLinc remote technology sends voltage control to the power source over the single existing weld cable instead of adding a separate control cord, cutting down on clutter around the machine.

Power for more than welding

The 260MPX also serves as a generator, delivering 9.5 kW of clean AC power with only 5% total harmonic distortion, low enough to run sensitive electronics like a laptop charger without worry. Lincoln's maintenance alerts track engine hours in the background and flag service before it becomes a breakdown, with the remaining-hours figure always visible on the maintenance screen, and alert intervals can be adjusted to the owner's own schedule. A low decibel rating also makes it a workable choice around schools, hospitals, or other noise-sensitive sites, and Lincoln covers it with a manufacturer's warranty.

Will it run while welding? Yes, the 260MPX can supply generator power and weld output from the same engine without interruption. What keeps the cables simple? CrossLinc sends remote voltage control through the one weld cable already in use, so a separate control cord is not needed.

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