EXTRA POWER, EXTRA PERFORMANCE

Ranger® 250 GXT

Shown:
Ranger® 250 GXT Red Paint (K2382-4) and
Ranger® 250 GXT Stainless (2382-5)

KEY FEATURES Processes »

Stick, TIG, MIG, Flux-Cored,
The Ranger 250 GXT has all the extras you need for construction and
®
Gouging
maintenance work. Versatile AC/DC welding output enables stick, TIG, Output »
MIG and flux-cored welding options. The 12-gallon fuel tank enables long
stretches of operation without interrupting to refuel.
Input »
• Fully enclosed engine
• 11,000 Watts AC generator power
Product Number »
• Rugged and reliable K2382-4 Ranger® 250 GXT
Painted Case
K2382-5 Ranger® 250 GXT
Stainless Steel Case

Publication E6.96 | Issue Date 04/18

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FEATURES PERFORMANCE

»» Totally Enclosed Case Arc Performance

• Engine is fully protected • XTra Performance! Rated 250 amps/25 volts for AC, DC and CV. All rated outputs
at 100% duty cycle 104°F (40°C).
• 3 service access doors
• AC/DC welding output for a broad range of stick electrodes, such as Lincoln
• Low Noise – 76.4 dBA sound level at Excalibur® 7018 (AWS E7018) and Fleetweld® 5P+™ (AWS E6010). Also capable of
23 ft. (7 m). 100.7 dB sound power (Lwa) MIG, flux-cored, and TIG welding.
at rated output
• Choose DC(+) for a deep penetrating arc or DC(-) for less penetration on thin
• Choose from our painted or stainless sheet metal. Select AC for general purpose welding and excellent aluminum
roof, case sides and engine doors. TIG welding.
»» Versatile AC/DC Welding
• AC/DC welding output for a broad range
of stick electrode types
• Excellent AC TIG welding with optional
TIG Module and either a foot or hand
Amptrol™ for aluminum and other alloy
welding
• MIG and flux-cored capable (with
optional equipment)
• Remote ready! 6-pin connector and
local/remote switch for remote control
operation
»» 11,000 Watts Peak Single-Phase AC
Generator Power • Simple Output Range Selector can be used to select one of four amperage ranges
• Peak for motor starting with generous overlap for Stick/TIG welding, or two wire feed welding ranges.
• 10,000 watts continuous power for • Fine adjustment control allows you to dial in just the right welding output for
generator, plasma cutter or inverter each application.
welder • Add productivity with self-shielded flux-cored CV wire welding. Compatible with
Lincoln LN-25 PRO and Activ8® Across-the-Arc wire feeders for use with a variety
• Lights, grinder, power tools
of wire electrodes.
»» 23 HP Kohler® Gasoline Engine • Arc gouge with up to 3/16 in. (4.8 mm) carbon electrode.
• 2 cylinder, 4 cycle overhead valve
air-cooled design AC Generator Performance
• Electric fuel pump avoids vapor lock • XTra Power! 11,000 watts peak AC generator power. Use peak power for
• Oil drain extension for easy oil changes motor starting.
• 12 gallon tank for extended run times • XTra Power! 10,000 watts continuous AC generator power – Most continuous
power in its class. Designed for high capacity needs such as a back-up generator,
• Electric fuel gauge located on control powering a plasma cutter or an Invertec® inverter welder. Use also for lights, a
panel makes it easy to check the fuel grinder or other power tools.
level during operation and refueling
• Delivers up to 42 amps from the single 120V/240V full-KVA receptacle. Standard
»» Rugged Reliability circuit breakers protect the machine as well as your power tools.
• Welding and AC Generator Outputs • Delivers up to 40 amps from two 120V duplex receptacles.
Rated at 104°F (40°C) • Get two tools in one when you use the Ranger® 250 GXT as a power generator for
emergency standby power, and/or for welding.
• Optional GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) Kit available for additional
protection from electrical shock.
• Simultaneous welding and AC auxiliary power — power up to 5,100 watts while
welding at 180 amps (AC auxiliary power is reduced when welding simultaneously
per table below).

SIMULTANEOUS WELDING AND POWER LOADS

Welding Output Continuous Power
(Amps) (Watts)
0 10,000
80 8,700
130 7,200
180 5,100
250 0
 FEATURES

• XTra Protection! Engine door provides machine protection and easy

service access.
• Kohler® Command® 23 HP CH730 OHV Gasoline Engine.
• Noise at rated load:
- 100.7 dB sound power (Lwa) Fuel
- 76.4 dBA sound level at 23 ft. (7 m) Hours
• Remote ready! 6-pin connector and local/remote switch for remote
control operation. Also for AC/DC TIG Module use with foot or
hand Amptrol™.

• Large top fuel filler neck is easily accessed for refueling.

• Electric Start Switch for easy starts. Switch combines OFF, START, and
IDLER functions into one simple, compact, easy to use switch.
• Oil drain valve (no tools required) with removable extension tube.

• 12 gallon (45 Ltrs) fuel capacity allows you to run an extended day.
• Circuit breaker on the 12V battery circuit provides added component
protection.
• Convenient truck or trailer mounting with front and rear holes in base.
• Electric fuel pump avoids vapor lock. Assures consistent fuel delivery
in locations having a combination of high altitude, warm ambient
temperatures, and high anti-pollution additives in gasoline.
• Combination electric fuel gauge and engine hour meter located on
control panel. Easily check both fuel level and hour operation. Fuel
gauge helps you virtually eliminate running low on fuel during critical
jobs. Hour meter helps plan for scheduled engine maintenance.

KEY CONTROLS

13.

1. Electric Fuel Gauge and Engine Hour Meter

2. 6-Position Output Range Selector
3. Circuit Breakers
1. 12.
4. 120 Volt AC Receptacles (NEMA 5-20R)
11. 5. Output Stud Covers
2.
6. Ground Stud
10. 7. 120/240 Volt AC Full KVA Receptacle (NEMA 14-50R)
8. 6-Pin Remote Connector
9. 9. Local/Remote Switch
3. 8. 10. Polarity Switch
11. Fine Output Control
4. 7. 12. Engine Choke Control (Stainless Steel Cable)
13. Engine Start Switch with Idler Control
6.
5.

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 QUALITY AND RELIABILITY

• Oil dip stick, filters, spark plugs, etc. are easily accessed with left, right • Longer engine life, reduced noise emissions and greater fuel economy
and top engine doors. Left and right doors are removable for service. with automatic engine idler.
• Adjust exhaust direction with top-mounted 360º rotatable exhaust • Conveniently located engine maintenance label under top engine door.
muffler. Muffler made from aluminized steel for longer life. • Automatic engine shutdown protection for low oil pressure.
• Red and black powder paint finish offers increased durability with •  Reliable start-up with Group 58 battery with 435 cold cranking amps.
added protection from rust and corrosion. Also ultraviolet resistant to
better retain color and gloss. • Easy access battery cover.
• Factory option available with stainless steel roof, case sides and
engine doors

• Dependability and longer life aided by all-copper windings in rotor and

stator with high quality insulation.
• Approved by Canadian Standards Association (CSA).
• Manufactured under a quality system certified to ISO 9001
requirements.
• Three-year Lincoln Electric warranty (parts and labor) on welder
(engine is warranted separately by the manufacturer).
• Backed by Lincoln’s Service Parts Commitment — We will ship
in-stock parts within 24 hours of receipt of the order to anywhere
MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS within the U.S.
CC Rated Output CV-Rated Output Dimensions
Product Ordering Current/Voltage/ Current/Voltage/ Generator HxWxL Weight
Name Information Description Duty Cycle Duty Cycle AC Power (2)(3) inches (mm) lbs. (kg)
Ranger® 250 GXT K2382-4 250 Amp AC/DC AC Constant Current DC Constant Voltage (1) 11,000 Watts Peak 29.9 x 21.5 x 42.3 602
Painted Roof, Case Arc Welder 250A/25V/100% 250A/25V/100% 10,000 Watts (759 x 546 x 1073) (273)
Sides and Engine 14-22V Continuous
Doors 11,000 Watts Peak DC Constant Current 18-28V 60 Hz Single Phase To top of exhaust
250A/25V/100% tube: 36.2 (920)
K2382-5 10,000 Watts Two 120V Duplex
Stainless Steel Continuous Current Ranges Receptacles
Roof, Case Sides, AC Power 160-250A 20A per Duplex
and Engine Doors 110-180A 40A Total (4)
70-130A
50-80A 120V/240V
Receptacle
Max OCV @ 3700 RPM 42A Each
80V RMS 120V Branch (4)
42A @ 240V

(1)  C constant voltage capability provides convenience and added safety when welding in electrically hazardous conditions.
D
(2) When welding, available auxiliary power will be reduced. Output voltage is within +\- 10% at all loads up to rated capacity.
(3) 120V will operate either 60 Hz or 50/60 Hz power tools, lights, etc.

(4) Circuits cannot be wired in parallel to operate the same device.

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Engine Horsepower & Operating Fuel
Model Description Displacement Ignition Capacities Speeds Consumption
Kohler® OHV (5) 2 Cylinder, 4 Cycle, 23 HP @ 3600 RPM Electric Start FUEL: Full Load 250A DC 1.7 Gals/Hr
Command® CH730 OHV Air-Cooled Gasoline Engine 44 cu in 12V Battery 12 Gals (45 Ltrs.) 3,500 RPM 6.6 Ltr/Hr.
(Gasoline) Aluminum Alloy with (725 cc) 435 Cold Cranking Amps High Idle 0.9 Gals/Hr
Cast Iron Liners Manual Choke OIL: 3,700 RPM 3.5 Ltr/Hr
Electric Fuel Pump 2.0 Qts (1.9 Ltrs) Low Idle 0.4 Gals/Hr
2,400 RPM 1.5 Ltr/Hr

(5) Kohler® warranty is 3 years.

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RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES

GENERAL OPTIONS Factory Undercarriage TIG OPTIONS

For moving by hand on smooth
Kohler Tune-Up Kit Pro-Torch™ PTA-26 TIG Torch
surface floors. Heavy-duty,
For routine engine maintenance. Air-cooled 200 amp torch (2 piece
puncture-resistant (inner tube
Includes (2) spark plugs, (1) fuel separate power conductor and a
and sealant) tires and front caster.
filter, (1) air filter, (1) oil filter, braided gas hose).
Convenient steering handle.
(2) 1 Qt. 10W 30 Oil. Order K1783-4
Order K1770-1
Order K3494-1

Magnum® Parts Kit for PTA-26V

Welding Gas Cylinder/
Power Plug Kit (20 amp) Provides all the torch accessories
LPG Tank Holder
Provides four 120V plugs rated you need to start welding. Parts
Holds welding gas cylinder or
at 20 amps each, and one dual kit provides collets, collet bodies,
LPG tank (for products with LPG
120V voltage, full KVA plug rated at a back cap, alumina nozzles and
engine). For LPG: Use one holder
120/240V, 50 amps. 120V plug may tungstens in a variety of sizes,
for LPG tank and a second holder
not be compatible with common all packaged in an easy to carry
for welding gas cylinder. Both
household receptacles. reclosable pack.
holders will attach to the K1770-1
Order K802N Order KP509
undercarriage.
Order K1745-1
Full-KVA Power Plug TIG Module
One dual voltage plug rated at Portable, high frequency unit with
Small Two Wheel Welder Trailer
120/240V, 50 amps. gas valve for TIG welding. Rated at
For heavy-duty road, off-road,
(NEMA 14-50P) 300 amps/60% duty cycle.
plant and yard use. Includes
Order T12153-9 Order K930-2
pivoting jack stand, safety chains,
and 13 in. (330 mm) wheels. Stiff
F ull - KVA Adapter Kit .120 in. (3.0 mm) welded rectangular Control Cable
Provides convenient connection Shown with steel tube frame construction is Connects TIG Module to power
of Lincoln Electric equipment optional K2639-1 phosphate etched and powder source. Comes with 9-pin TIG
having a 240V AC 1-phase plug Fender & Light Kit coat painted for superior rust and Module connector and power source
(NEMA 6-50P) to the full-KVA corrosion resistance. Low sway 6-pin connector and 120V plug.
receptacle on engine-driven suspension gives outstanding Order K936-3
welders. stability with manageable tongue
Order K1816-1 weight. Wheel bearings are packed
with high viscosity, high pressure, Control Cable Extension
low washout Lubriplate™ grease. Allows the TIG Module to be
GFCI Receptacle Kit Includes a Duo-Hitch®, a 2 in. operated at distances up to
Includes one UL approved 120V (51 mm) ball/lunette eye 200 ft. (61 m) from the power
ground fault circuit interrupter combination hitch. Overall source. Available in 45 ft.
duplex type receptacle and width 60 in. (1524 mm) Overall (13.7 m) sections.
installation instructions. Replaces length 110 in. (2794 mm). Order K937-45
the factory-installed 120V duplex Order:
receptacle. Each receptacle of the K2635-1 Trailer
GFCI duplex is rated at 20 amps. K2639-1 F ender & Light Kit Hand Amptrol™
Maximum total current from K2640-1 Cable Rack Provides 25 ft. (7.6 m) of remote
the GFCI duplex is limited to 20 current control for TIG welding.
amps. Two kits required for all (6 pin plug connection). Velcro
120V receptacles on Ranger® and straps secure torch.
Commander® products. STICK OPTIONS Order K963-3 (one size fits all
Order K1690-1 Pro-Torch™ TIG torches)
Accessory Kit
For stick welding. Includes 35 ft.
Spark Arrestor Kit (10.7 m) #2/0 electrode cable with Foot Amptrol™
Attaches to muffler exhaust tube. lug, 30 ft. (9.1 m) #2/0 work cable Varies current while welding for
Virtually eliminates spark with lugs, headshield, filter plate, making critical TIG welds and crater
emissions. work clamp and electrode holder. filling. Depress pedal to increase
Order K1898-1 400 amp capacity. current. Depressing pedal fully
Order K704 achieves maximum set current.
Fully raising the pedal finishes the
Canvas Cover weld and starts the afterflow cycle
To protect the engine drive when Accessory Kit on systems so equipped. Includes
not in use. Made from attractive For stick welding. Includes 20 ft. 25 ft. (7.6 m) control cable.
red canvas material that is flame (6.1 m) #6 electrode cable with lug, Order K870
retardant, mildew resistant and 15 ft. (4.6 m) #6 work cable with
water repellent. lugs, headshield, filter plate, work
Order K886-2 clamp, electrode holder and sample Contactor Kit
pack of mild steel electrode. 150 Installs in the K930-2 TIG Module
amp capacity. for use with welders without a
All-Terrain Undercarriage Order K875 contactor. Makes the TIG torch
For moving by hand. Overall width electrode electrically “cold” until the
27 in. (0.7 m). Includes heavy-duty Amptrol™ is activated.
puncture-resistant (inner tube and Remote Control Kit Order K938-1
sealant) tires. Consists of a control box with
Order K1737-1 choice of two cable lengths. Permits
remote adjustment of output. Docking Kit
Order K857 for 25 ft. (7.6 m) Secures TIG Module to top of
Order K857-1 for 100 ft. (30.5 m) flat-roofed power source.
Order K939-1

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 RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES

WIRE FEEDER OPTIONS POWER MIG® 180C PLASMA CUTTING

Premium compact wire welder
LN-25X / Magnum® PRO Curve™ 045C Tomahawk® 1000
with continuous voltage control
One-Pak® Cuts metal using the AC
for MIG and flux-cored welding.
Includes: LN-25X Feeder with generator power from the
30 to 180 amp output range.
CrossLinc® Technology (K4267-1); engine-driven welder.
Get input power from the AC
Magnum® PRO Curve™ welding Requires the T12153-9
generator of the engine-driven
gun Ready-Pak® 15 ft. (4.6 m) Full-KVA Power Plug (1-Phase).
welder with the K1816-1 Full-KVA
(K2951-2-10-45); Drive Roll Kit Order K2808-1
Adapter Kit (required).
.040-.045 in. (1.0-1.2 mm)
Order K2473-2
Cored Wire (KP1697-045C)
Order K4100-1

LN-25X / K126™ PRO 1/16-5/64C

One-Pak®
Includes: LN-25X Wire Feeder with
CrossLinc® Technology (K4267-1);
K126™ PRO Innershield® 350A
FCAW-SS Welding Gun 15 ft.
(4.6 m) 1/16-5/64 (K126-12); Drive Roll
Kit 5/64 in. (2.0mm) Solid/Cored Wire
(KP1697-5/64); Drive Roll Kit 1/16 in.
(1.6mm) Cored Wire (KP1697-1/16C)
Order K4100-2

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Net
Product Product Rated Output Output Number HP@ HxWxD Weight
Name Number Current/Voltage/Duty Cycle Range Engine of Cylinders Speed (rpm) in (mm) lb (kg)
Ranger 250 GXT
®
K2382-4 250A AC/DC CC/25V/100% 50-250A AC/DC Kohler® 2 23 @ 3600 29.9 x 21.5 x 42.3 602
Painted Roof, Case 250A DC CV/25V/100% 14-28V CV OHV Command® (759 x 546 x 1074) (273)
Sides and Engine 11,000 watts peak CH730
Door 10,000 watts continuous To top of exhaust tube:
36.2 (920)
K2382-5
Stainless Steel
Roof, Case Sides,
and Engine Doors

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T
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