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Hobart and Miller have a decent web site which lists dealers who also perform service and warranty repairs. If a dealer is also listed as a repair site, they will take on the repair of a Hobart/Miller welder.

Miller and Hobart appear to be the same company since they have the same business address.

That Hobart 180 is a decent machine and, once it is set up, is easier to use than a stick welder. Put a 10# spool of wire in it and weld for hours.

Lou Braun

Hobart Handler 180
Parts and Repair
Replies 5 Post by Lou_Braun

I would recommend getting a quality medium duty cutter instead of buying an inexpensive one first. A 6' medium duty (Woods or equal) with a slip clutch will take more abuse than you would be willing to give it and will stay working for years to come.

My 6' cutter is a medium duty Caterpillar Challenger model - it is probably identical to a Woods. So far the only disadvantage (besides the price) is the extra weight of this unit. This year I've cut heavy brush where the ground is full of unexpected suprises. No problems at all with the cutter.

Lou Braun

Shopping For a Rotary Cutter
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 19 Post by Lou_Braun

After a bit of head-scratching, I ended up bolting two tow hooks to the top edge of the FEL just in front of the lift arms. These are standard 10K tow hooks and are held on by a couple of 1/2" bolts.

There are bolt-on hooks that use three bolts and thsee would also work well.

A 3/8" chain type hook mounted in the middle of the FEL sounds like a good idea. I'm thinking of reinforcing the bucket with some 3/8" flat bar and then attaching the hook. A bolt-on setup might be the way to go.

Lou Braun

Hooks on bucket
Loaders Back Hoes
Replies 21 Post by Lou_Braun

Info for the database

1. '03 Cat MT295 (mostly Iseki)
2. Challenger
3. 4 cylinder
4. Diesel, geared transmission w/power shuttle
5. FEL
6. New
7. 60 hrs
8. Private use
9. 18' equipment trailer for this tractor
10. 7' Rear blade, 7' landscape rake, 6' brush cutter
11. Rear blade most used - road maintenance
12. Most useful modification - adding tow hooks to FEL
13. No way!
14. Diesel fuel additive for winter
15. No synthetic fluids
16. I do regular service
17. R-4 tires with chains for winter use
18. 26K

Survey of Member Equipment Hours Brand Used
Everything and Anything
Replies 39 Post by Lou_Braun