Issued Oct. 2023 • Index No. ED/5.

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Big Blue 450 Duo CST ® Diesel Engine-Driven

Welder

Heavy Industrial Processes Output Range

Applications Stick (SMAW) Stick 30–280 A (separate), 60–450 A (parallel)
Quick Pipe welding
Structural
DC TIG (GTAW) Lift-Arc™
Air carbon arc (CAC-A)
TIG 5–280 A (separate), 10–450 A (parallel)

Auxiliary Output Rated at 104°F (40°C)

Specs General fabrication
Maintenance and repair
Rated: 3/16-inch (4.8 mm)
carbons (paralleled) 10,500 watts peak, 8,900 watts continuous
Rental fleets Air plasma cutting and gouging
with optional Spectrum® models

Durable dual-operator engine-driven welder.

The Big Blue 450 Duo CST delivers proven CST stick/TIG performance with two superior arcs
in one compact package, for maximum productivity and efficiency.

Quiet operation. At just 71 decibels

at 23 feet (7 m), it’s quieter than
Mitsubishi S4L2 four-cylinder most single-operator models,
diesel. Used in industrial improving jobsite communication
applications around the world, the and safety.
S4L2 is designed to run 10,000
hours before major overhaul. Thermal overload protection
prevents machine damage if the
Superior stick arc performance duty cycle is exceeded or airflow
even on the difficult-to-run is blocked.
electrodes like E6010.
High efficiency. Three-phase,
Adaptive Hot Start™ for stick rotating-field auxiliary requires less
arc starts automatically increases fuel and horsepower to operate.
the output amperage at the start
of a weld should the start require
it. Prevents the electrode from
sticking and creating an inclusion.
Lift-Arc™ start for TIG starts
without the use of high frequency.

Digital meter for more precise

control when presetting or
monitoring welding amperage.
Remote amperage control
provided through 14-pin receptacle
Universal connector system
on front of the machine permits Meter maintenance displays. allows the machine to be quickly
the use of standard and wireless • Hour meter function configured to either Tweco®- or
amperage control devices. • Oil change interval Dinse-style receptacles. Extra
• High coolant temperature and low oil pressure receptacles and wrench shown
Vandalism lockout kit (steel
shutdowns are sold separately as Universal
panel flipped up on image
• Low fuel shutdown — engine shuts down before system Connector Kits (see page 3).
shown). Lockable hinged steel
runs out of fuel, making restarts easy
panel protects front control panel
and ignition switch.

Engine-driven welder is warrantied for three years, parts and labor.

Engine is warrantied separately by the engine manufacturer.

Miller Electric Mfg. LLC Equipment Sales US and Canada MillerWelds.com

An ITW Welding Company Phone: 866-931-9730
1635 West Spencer Street FAX: 800-637-2315
P.O. Box 1079 International Phone: 920-735-4554
Appleton, WI 54912-1079 USA International FAX: 920-735-4125
 Specifications (Subject to change without notice.)
Weld Weld Output Max. Open- Sound Levels Net Weight
Mode/ Rated at 122°F Circuit Auxiliary Power Output at Rated Output, (without
Process Output Mode Weld Output Range (50°C) Voltage Rated at 122 °F (50°C) 23 ft. (7 m) Dimensions fuel)*
CC/DC Separate 5–225 A (each side) 175 A at 27 V, 77 10,500 watts peak, 71 dB H: 32 in. 1,064 lb.
(Stick/TIG) (dual outputs) 5–280 A (one side only) 100% duty cycle 8,900 watts continuous (96 Lwa) (813 mm) (483 kg)
1-phase, W: 26.25 in.
Paralleled 10 –450 A 350 A at 27 V, 120/240 VAC, 60 Hz (667 mm)
(combined) 100% duty cycle D: 56 in.
(1,422 mm)

*Additional 71 lb. (32 kg) when fuel tank is full.

Certified by Canadian Standards Association to both the Canadian and U.S. Standards. Meets NEMA and IEC output ratings.

Engine Specifications (Engines warrantied separately by the engine manufacturer.)

Engine Brand Features HP Type Engine Speeds Capacities Automatic Engine Shutdown
Mitsubishi S4L2 EPA Tier 4 Final compliant 24.7 Four-cylinder, Weld: 1,800 rpm Fuel: 10 gal. (37.8 L) Low oil pressure,
liquid-cooled Oil: 5.8 qt. (5.5 L) high coolant temperature,
industrial diesel Coolant: 10 qt. (9.5 L) low fuel level

Performance Data
Fuel Consumption Curve Simultaneous Welding and Power
6.62 1.75

5.68 1.50 Total 1-Phase

Weld Amperes Aux. Power Available (Watts)
4.73 1.25 Dual arcs
US Gal./Hr.

No Weld Output > 8,900

Liters/Hr.

3.79 1.00
Single arc
2.84 0.75 200 A > 4,450

1.89 0.50 300 A > 2,200

0.95 0.25 Idle 400 A 0
0.00 0.00
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450

DC Weld Amperes at 100% Duty Cycle

Function Guide
1. Output light 10. Engine control switch is used 1
to start and stop the engine. 2
2. High temperature shutdown
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light 11. Meter maintenance displays
3. VRD indicator light* show fuel level, engine hours, 4
oil change interval and high 6
4. Power switch temp/low pressure/low fuel
5. Amperage adjustment buttons shutdown information.
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6. Arc control select 12. Glow plugs assist in cold
weather starting. See top
7. Weld process selector buttons
13. 120 and 240 V circuit breakers panel for 10
8. Standard 14-pin receptacles feature
14. 50 A, 120/240 V receptacle 11
for simple connection of callouts
Note: For matching plug, order 12
remote controls.
119172. 8
9. Weld output terminals
15. 20 A, 120 V GFCI receptacles 13
14
*Voltage Reducing Device (VRD) — 15
see owner’s manual for more
information.
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 Genuine Miller Accessories ®

Full KVA Plug Kit TIG (GTAW) Torches RHC-14 Hand Control*
119172 Field 242211020
1-phase, 120/240 V, 50 A plug Weldcraft® TIG Miniature hand current
(NEMA 14-50P) to fit full Torches control. Dimensions:
KVA receptacle. WP-17V-12-2 4 x 4 x 3.25 inches
150 A, (102 x 102 x 82 mm).
Female 12 ft. (3.7 m) Includes 20-foot (6 m) cord and 14-pin plug.
Receptacle Air-cooled torch RCC-14 Remote Current
with valve, Control* 151086
Full KVA Adapter Cord 300517 Field two-piece cable. East/west rotary-motion
NEMA 14-50P to NEMA 6-50R. Adapts engine WP-17V-25-2 150 A, 25 ft. (7.6 m) fingertip control attaches to TIG torch using
drive 120/240 V plug to common Millermatic® Air-cooled torch with valve, two-piece cable. two hook-and-loop fasteners. Includes 26.5-foot
and Spectrum® 240 V plug.
WP-26V-25-2 200 A, 25 ft. (7.6 m) (8 m) cord and 14-pin plug.
Engine Filter Kit 252782 Field Air-cooled torch with valve.
RCCS-14 Remote Current
Includes all filters required for proper engine Two-cable TIG torches require the installation Control* 043688
maintenance. Oil filter, primary and secondary of Tweco-style connector 191981.
North/south rotary-motion
fuel filter, and primary air filter.
fingertip control attaches to TIG torch using
Spark Arrestor (Muffler)
Plasma Cutting two hook-and-loop fasteners. Includes 26.5-foot
Kit 300585 Field (8 m) cord and 14-pin plug.
Prevents particles from
RFCS-14 HD Foot Control* 194744
leaving the muffler that
Heavy-duty foot current control. Includes
could potentially start a
20-foot (6 m) cord and 14-pin plug.
fire. Mandatory when
operating on California grasslands, brush, or Extension Cables for 14-Pin Remote Controls
forest-covered land, and in all national forests. 242208025 25 ft. (7.6 m)
For other areas, check your state and local laws. 242208050 50 ft. (15.2 m)
Spectrum® 375 X-TREME™ 907529 242208080 80 ft. (24.4 m)
Meets U.S. Forest Service Standard 5100-1B.
See literature PC/9.2.
FA-1D Lockable Flame Arrestor Spectrum® 625 X-TREME™ *Controls only amperage on the Big Blue
Fuel Cap 043947 Field 907579 with 12-foot (3.7 m) torch 450 Duo CST — electrode always hot.
Fuel cap can be padlocked to 907579001 with 20-foot (6.1 m) torch
prevent vandalism. A built-in flame See literature PC/9.6.
arrestor prevents flames or sparks The Spectrum 375 X-TREME and 625 X-TREME
Cable Connectors and Adapters
from entering the fuel tank. come complete with protective X-CASE™ Universal Connector Kits
Protective Cover (not shown). 301611 Tweco®-style receptacles
195301 Field 301595 Dinse-style receptacles
Blue water-resistant Remote Controls Includes receptacles, wrench and electrical
cover with Miller logo joint compound.
resists stains and Wireless Remote Hand
Control* 301582 Tweco®-Style
mildew, and protects the
For remote current, voltage and Connector 191981
finish of your welder.
contactor control. Receiver plugs Accepts #1/0 to #2/0
directly into the 14-pin receptacle AWG cable. Kit includes one male Tweco-style
Stick (SMAW) Welding plug which attaches to the work and/or weld
of Miller machine. Up to 300-
Weld Leads foot (91.4 m) operating range. cables and plugs into the Tweco-style receptacles
Wireless antenna kit 300749 is recommended. on the power source.
No. 2 Stick Cable Set, 15 ft. (4.6 m) 195196
Consists of 15-foot (4.6 m) No. 2 electrode Wireless Remote Foot Tweco®/Dinse Adapter
cable with holder, and 15-foot (4.6 m) work Control* 301580 210061
cable with clamp. 200 A, 100% duty cycle. For remote current One-piece adapter with a male
control. Receiver plugs Tweco-style plug (to power source) on one end
No. 2 Stick Cable Set, 50 ft. (15 m) 300836 and a female Dinse-style receptacle (for weld
directly into the 14-pin
Consists of 50-foot (15 m) No. 2 electrode cable connection) on other end.
receptacle of Miller
cable with holder, and 50-foot (15 m) work
machine. 90-foot (27.4 m) operating range. Dinse-Style Connector Kit 042418
cable with clamp. 200 A, 100% duty cycle.
Wireless antenna kit 300749 is recommended. Accepts #4 to #1/0 AWG cable. Kit includes one
2/0 Stick Cable Set, 50 ft. (15 m) 173851 male Dinse-style plug which attaches to the
PRHC-14 Hand Control*
Consists of 50-foot (15 m) 2/0 electrode cable work and/or weld cables and plugs into the
195511
with holder, and 50-foot (15 m) work cable with Dinse-style receptacles on the power source.
Complete current control
clamp. 350 A, 100% duty cycle.
brings 120 volts of GFCI Extension Kit for Dinse-Style Cable Connectors
2/0 Stick Cable Set, 100/50 ft. (30.5/15 m) power to work area in a 042419
043952 single cord. Housed in a Accepts #4 to #1/0 AWG cable. Used to adapt
Consists of 100-foot (30.5 m) 2/0 electrode durable and light or extend weld and/or work cables. Kit includes
cable with holder, and 50-foot (15 m) work aluminum case and one male Dinse-style plug and one in-line female
cable with clamp. 300 A, 100% duty cycle. includes 125-foot (38 m) cord with plugs. Dinse-style receptacle.

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 Trailers and Hitches (Note: Trailers are shipped unassembled.) Mounting Specifications
F 4 holes

A Front Panel
B
Dual Hitch 301441
Combination 2-inch (50 mm) ball hitch
and 3-inch (76 mm) lunette eye in one C
reversible assembly. D
HWY-Mid Frame Trailer 301438 E
1,424-pound (646 kg) capacity highway trailer 2-In-1 Document/
with welded steel tubing frame, heavy-duty Fire Extinguisher Holder A. 27.75 in. (705 mm)
axle with roller bearing hubs and leaf-spring 301236 B. 26.25 in. (667 mm)
suspension. Includes jack stand, fenders, lights, Stores documents and holds C. 52.25 in. (1,327 mm)
and dual hitch with 2-inch (50 mm) ball hitch a 5-pound fire extinguisher. D. 2 in. (51 mm)
and 3-inch (76 mm) lunette eye. E. 56 in. (1,422 mm)
Note: Holder shown mounted F. .562 in. (14 mm) diameter
Cable Tree 043826 on trailer. Fire extinguisher
Provides an area to conveniently wrap weld not included. Height: 32 in. (813 mm)
cables and extension cords. Width: 26.25 in. (667 mm)
Depth: 56 in. (1,422 mm)
Trailer Specifications (Subject to change without notice.)
Track (Center Standard Tires
Gross Axle Gross Vehicle Net Height Road to center of (Standard rating Net
Model Weight Rating Weight Rating Payload of Bed Clearance tires) or P-size rating) Dimensions Weight
HWY-Mid 1,605 lb. 1,424 lb. 1,424 lb. 19.5 in. 8 in. 46 in. ST175/80D-13 Length: 101 in. (2,565 mm) 181 lb.
Frame (728 kg) (646 kg) (646 kg) (495 mm) (203 mm) (1,168 mm) Load Range C Width: 55 in. (1,397 mm)* (82 kg)

*Width at outside of fenders.

Ordering Information
Equipment and Options Stock No. Description Qty. Price
™
Big Blue 450 Duo CST
® 907866 With Tweco -style connectors
®

Field Accessories
Full KVA Plug Kit 119172 1-phase, 120/240 V, 50 A
Engine Filter Kit 252782 Includes air, oil and fuel filters
Spark Arrestor (Muffler) Kit 300585
FA-1D Lockable Flame Arrestor Fuel Cap 043947
Protective Cover 195301

Stick Welding Leads See page 3

®
Weldcraft TIG Torches See page 3

Plasma Cutting
Spectrum® 375 X-TREME™ 907529 12 ft. (3.7 m) torch. Includes X-CASE.™ See literature PC/9.2
™
Spectrum 625 X-TREME
® 907579 12 ft. (3.7 m) torch. Includes X-CASE.™ See literature PC/9.6
907579001 20 ft. (6.1 m) torch. Includes X-CASE.™ See literature PC/9.6

Remote Controls See page 3

Cable Connectors and Adapters See page 3

Trailers and Hitches See above

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