Simple and Rugged. Stick, TIG and Arc Gouging.
Big Red 500
Built for operation in remote locations, the Big Red™ 500 is a simple, rugged diesel engine driven welder for stick welding, TIG and arc gouging. The design features no PC boards, proven reactor technology and the popular Deutz® D2011L3i oil/air-cooled industrial diesel engine for high reliability in jungles, deserts and other extreme environments.
| Advantage Lincoln |
• Simple, Rugged Design
- Proven reactor technology.
- No PC boards.
- Heavy guage steel base, frame, case sides and roof.
• High-Output Welding and Arc Gouging
- 500 Amps DC stick and DC TIG welding.
- 8 mm (5/16”) carbon arc gouging.
• Desert Duty™ Rated
- Rated welding outputs for extreme temperature operation up to 55°C.
• Versatile Receptacle Connections for 60 Hz AC Generator Power
- Operate common construction tools:
• Popular Deutz® Industrial Diesel Engine
- Deutz® D2011L3i, 32 HP, 1800 RPM.
- 3-cylinder, oil/air-cooled.
- EPA Tier 4i.
- Engine protection for low oil pressure and high temperature.
- Low maintenance and long life.
- Proven reactor technology.
- No PC boards.
- Heavy guage steel base, frame, case sides and roof.
• High-Output Welding and Arc Gouging
- 500 Amps DC stick and DC TIG welding.
- 8 mm (5/16”) carbon arc gouging.
• Desert Duty™ Rated
- Rated welding outputs for extreme temperature operation up to 55°C.
• Versatile Receptacle Connections for 60 Hz AC Generator Power
- Operate common construction tools:
- 2,400 watts, 120V NEMA receptacles.
- 1,800 watts, 120V EURO receptacle.
- 120V receptacles are GFCI protected.
- 3,600 watts, 240V EURO receptacle, with a port for easily adding an RCD (Residual Current Device).
• Popular Deutz® Industrial Diesel Engine
- Deutz® D2011L3i, 32 HP, 1800 RPM.
- 3-cylinder, oil/air-cooled.
- EPA Tier 4i.
- Engine protection for low oil pressure and high temperature.
- Low maintenance and long life.
Engine Specifications
| Type of Engine | Cylinders | HP & Speed (rpm) | Generator Output | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deutz D2011L3i EPA Tier 4i | 3 | 32@1800 | 3600 watts | Diesel |
Welding Specifications
| Rated CC DC Output Amps/Volts/Duty Cycle | Output Range |
|---|---|
| 400/36/100%/40° C 450/34/60%/40° C 500/30/40%/40° C Desert Duty™ Rated: 350/34/30%/55° C Desert Duty™ Rated: 400/36/30%/50° C Desert Duty™ Rated: 450/34/30%/45° C | 65-500A DC |
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Stick, TIG, Gouging
Weight:1538 lbs. (697 kgs. ) Dimensions (in) H x W x D : 36.9 x 28.3 x 65.1 Dimensions (mm) H x W x D : 937 x 718 x 1654 |
Machine Only
• Three-Year Warranty
- Three-year Lincoln warranty on welder (engines are warranted separately by the manufacturer).
- Three-year Lincoln warranty on welder (engines are warranted separately by the manufacturer).



