Miller Blue Star 185 Welder/Generator

The Blue Star 185 is sized for a farm truck or a small contractor's trailer: 315 lbs, a compact footprint, and GFCI-protected receptacles for safety around wet ground or metal equipment. Miller rates the generator at 6,200 watts continuous with a 6,500-watt peak, enough to run shop tools or lights between welds. Rated power you can trust Miller measures generator output with what it calls Accu-Rated power rather than an inflated peak number, meaning the continuous and peak figures reflect what the machine can actually deliver under load, not just a brief surge. Miller rates the Blue Star's weld and generator numbers at 104°F too, so the figures do not fall off once the trailer has sat in the sun all day. Everyday features Electric start, so no pull cord in the cold Auto-idle to save fuel between passes 6.25-gallon fuel tank and an engine hour meter Receptacle covers to keep dirt and moisture out Stick and TIG processes are rated on mild steel and stainless, with DC polarity and a duty cycle of 20% at 185A stepping up to 60% at 130A for longer runs at lower amperage. Miller pitches it at Beginner and Weekend Warrior skill levels for home, hobby, and light-industrial use, and backs it with a manufacturer's warranty. Can a beginner run this machine? Yes, Miller rates the Blue Star 185 for Beginner and Weekend Warrior skill levels. How long can it run between fill-ups? The fuel tank holds 6.25 gallons, with auto-idle helping stretch that between jobs. Specifications Brand Miller SKU IMIL20130212 MPN MIL907664 Mfgs MPN 907664 UPC 715959589949 Prop65 Yes Material Mild Steel, Stainless Steel Process Stick, TIG Max Amperage Output 185 Usage Home/Hobby, Light Industrial Manufacturer’s Warranty 3 Years Polarity DC Duty Cycle 60% Duty Cycle 20% at 185A, 60% at 130A Portability 315 lbs Skill Level Beginner, Weekend Warrior Discontinued Product No