VANTAGE® 400

Compact, Multi-Process, Excellent Value

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KEY FEATURES Processes »

Stick, TIG, MIG, Flux-Cored,
The quiet, compact Vantage® 400 is an ideal choice for construction teams, pipe rig owners Gouging
and rental fleet managers.
Applications
• Stainless steel panels offer added durability Construction
Pipe
Maintenance & Repair
• Select one of five welding process modes
Output »
• Plenty of AC Generator power
• Tier 4i Perkins® diesel engine
Input »

Two Year Extended Product Number »

Warranty Available in Perkins® K2410-5
the U.S.A. and Canada.

Publication E6.210 | Issue Date 01/18

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FEATURES
»» Compact Case with Stainless Steel Enclosure
Single-side engine access
- One of the most compact 400 amp machines
with lockable sliding door.
available. Suitable for many pickup and
service trucks.
- Standard stainless steel roof, side panels and
engine-access door deliver added protection
and durability.
Fuel, oil pressure and engine
»» Multi-Process Welding, Separate Arc Gouge Mode temperature gauges help you
- Select one of five Process Modes, including monitor performance.
CC-Stick (up to 1/4 in.), Downhill Pipe (for
stick), DC Touch Start TIG®, CV-Wire (up
to 3/32 in.) or Arc Gouging mode which
Output automatically switches to remote
maximizes output with up to 5/16 in.
mode when remote device is connected.
carbon rods. For the CC-stick, downhill pipe and
»» Plenty of AC Generator Power Touch Start TIG® modes, the machine
- 19 kW peak (17 kW continuous) output dial becomes a maximum current
3-Phase 240V AC generator power. Will power limit for more fine tuning with the
industrial equipment such as a plasma cutter, remote control dial or Amptrol™.
pump or inverter welder.
- 12 kW peak (11 kW continuous)
1-phase AC generator power for common Convenient slide-out battery
construction tools. drawer below control panel.
»» Reliable Engines
- 4 cylinder 1800 RPM Perkins® diesel engines
run smooth and quiet. Standard engine
gauges allow you to monitor performance at
a glance. Latched and lockable
- 20 gallon fuel tank for long run time. radiator cap cover.
»» Innovative Service Access
- Lockable, removable sliding engine access
door provides ample space for engine and oil
filter work without requiring a large clearance Handy oil drain valve and tube
space on your truck. makes oil changes easy.
- Battery drawer on front of machine and top-
mounted radiator cover provide convenient
access to these systems.
- Patented tilt down control panel for easy
servicing of internal components.
- Patented radiator cap cover is latched for easy • Simple Controls – Keeps training time to a minimum. The flip-down
access and lockable. control panel door keeps less frequently used dials out of the way.
»» Low Noise Scratch-resistant Lexan® nameplate.
- 99.1 dBA Lwa sound power (74.8 dB at • Digital weld meters for amps and volts output make it easy to
23 ft./7 m) –
­ one of the quietest 400 amp precisely set your procedures.
engine-driven welders available. • Large 20 gallon (76 liter) fuel tank provides run time for an extended
day—over 16 hours of welding at 400A/36V/100% duty cycle output, or
36 hours at high idle.
• Great Engine – 32.7 horsepower water-cooled 4 cylinder Perkins® 404D-
22 diesel engine. Engine has an automatic idler for greater
fuel economy and reduced noise, and a glow plug button for cold
weather starting.
• Engine hour meter for scheduled maintenance.
• LN-25 Ironworker™ across-the-arc wire feeder is a recommended
option. Other across-the-arc choices are the LN-25 PRO and Activ8™.
• 14-pin connector for Lincoln Electric wire feeders with control cables –
LF-72, LF-74, LN-8, LN-25 PRO Dual Power and LN-742. Also compatible
®
with Magnum SG Spool Gun System.
• Two Vantage® 400 units can be paralleled in the CC-stick mode to
increase output.
®
• Kilowatts available for Multi-Weld 350 use: 6 kW @ 60 VDC,
8.7 kW @ 58 VDC.
 PERFORMANCE

Arc Performance • CC-stick mode is optimized for general purpose stick using E7018 low
• 400 amps @100% duty cycle with output range up to 500 amps hydrogen electrode.
using Chopper Technology®. All ratings are at temperatures • Built-in “hot” start for easier starts and restrikes minimizing the
of 104°F/40°C. electrode “sticking” to the work.
• Downhill pipe mode with active arc force control - enhanced downhill
pipe welding mode. Excellent for cellulosic electrodes. Fast travel
WHAT IS CHOPPER TECHNOLOGY®? speeds, especially on fill passes. Arc control adjustment for a soft,
buttery arc or a more forceful digging arc.
• Standard DC Touch Start TIG® welding, not scratch start, for easy
arc starting that avoids tungsten contamination and the use of
high-frequency equipment.

WHAT IS TOUCH START TIG®?

Touch Start TIG® uses a very low voltage to sense when the tip of
Traditional weld control is more Chopper Technology®
the tungsten electrode is touched to the work piece. When this
variable around the desired output. delivers extremely fast response
for tighter output control. occurs, a complete circuit is established. When the tungsten is then
raised from the work piece, the circuit senses a change in voltage
Patented and award-winning Lincoln Electric Chopper Technology® and initiates the appropriate welding current and voltage to
delivers superior DC arc welding performance for general purpose stick, support the TIG welding process.
downhill pipe, DC TIG, MIG, cored-wire and arc gouging.
Benefits of Chopper Technology® include: Enjoy the added benefits of Lincoln Electric’s Touch Start TIG®
- Easy arc starting - Smooth arc action when DC TIG welding. Not only do you avoid tungsten
- Low spatter levels - Excellent bead appearance contamination when arc starting, but you also don’t need extra
high frequency equipment.

• VRD™ (Voltage Reduction Device™) reduced OCV (open circuit voltage) • Excellent CV wire welding with cored-wire and MIG (CO2 and mixed
in CC-stick welding mode for added safety. gas). 3/32 in. (2.4 mm) E70T-6 up to 260 IPM, 27V.
Generator Performance
WHAT IS VRD™? • 3-phase 240V AC generator power rated at 19 kW peak (17 kW
continuous) output to power industrial equipment such as a plasma
The VRD™ provides additional safety in the CC-stick weld mode, especially cutter, pump or inverter welder. Simultaneously weld and use 3-phase
when working in an environment with a higher risk of electrical shock AC power - for example, up to 9,400 watts can be delivered while
such as wet areas and hot, humid, sweaty conditions. The VRD™ reduces welding at 300 amps. Compare to competitive product which has
the OCV at the welding output terminals while not welding to less than 3-phase power available as an extra-cost factory-only option.
30 volts DC.
• 3-phase 240V receptacle on control panel eliminates the need to hard-
The VRD™ is activated by flipping a toggle switch inside the machine to wire the connections.
the “ON” position. Indicator lights monitor the voltage: green for less than
• The Vantage® 400 provides added value at the job site by delivering
30 volts while not welding, and either red (greater than 30 volts) or green
up to 12 kW peak (11 kW continuous) watts of 1-Phase AC auxiliary
while welding, depending on the actual voltage of the arc.
power for equipment such as a Lincoln Electric plasma cutter. Also
Other weld modes when VRD™ is on: use for lights, grinders and other common construction tools. And,
Downhill Pipe – There is no output. you can simultaneously weld and have access to AC power – 4,700
CV-Wire – OCV is not reduced. watts can be delivered while welding at 300 amps.
Touch Start TIG® – No difference in
• AC generator voltage is constant at 120V or 240V at any weld
operation. TIG is
dial setting.
normally a low
VRD™ portion of nameplate • Two 120V GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) modules sealed from
voltage (less than with green light on.
30 volts) operation. moisture for more reliable operation.
• All receptacles are circuit breaker protected. Each receptacle has a
spring-loaded weather protective cover which keeps each receptacle
protected from the environment when not in use.

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 SIMULTANEOUS WELDING AND AC GENERATOR POWER
Weld Amps 1 Phase 3 Phase Simultaneous 1 and 3 Phase
Watts Amps Watts Amps Watts Amps
0 11,000 46 17,000 41 11,000 -
100 11,000 46 15,400 37 11,000 -
200 8,000 33 13,000 31 8.000 -
300 AND 4,700 20 OR 9,400 23 OR 4,700 -
400 1,700 7 3,400 8 1,700 -
500 0 0 0 0 0 -

KEY CONTROLS

2 1 25 24
1. Glow Plug Button
2. Weld Mode Selector Switch
3. Run/Stop Switch
4. Hour Meter
5. Start Pushbutton
6. Engine Idler Switch
23 7. Fuel Level, Engine Temperature and
Oil Pressure Gauges
8. Engine Protection Light
22 9. Engine Battery Charging Light
3 21 10. 120 VAC Circuit Breakers
4 20 11. 120 VAC Receptacles
12. Covered Weld Output Terminals + and -
5
19 13. Sealed GFCI Modules
6
18 14. Ground Stud
7 15. 120/240 VAC Full-KVA 1-Phase Receptacle
8 16. 240 VAC Full-KVA 3-Phase Receptacle
9 17. Full-KVA 1- and 3-Phase Circuit Breaker
17
18. 14-Pin Wire Feeder Connector
10 16 19. 6-Pin Remote Control Connector
11 15
20. Arc Force and Inductance/Pinch Control Dial
21. Welding Terminals Control Switch
22. Wire Feeder Voltmeter Polarity Switch
13 23. Digital Amps and Volts Output Meters
14 24. VRD Indicator Lights
12
25. Output Control Dial
Note: Control panel door not shown.

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 QUALITY AND RELIABILITY

• Simple wire harnessing keeps connections to a minimum for greater ®

• Perkins engine camshafts are
reliability. Lead and harness strain reliefs on all control connections gear-driven. No timing belt
help ensure trouble-free performance. maintenance.
• Engine protection system includes automatic shutdown for low oil • Printed circuit boards are
pressure or high engine temperature. environmentally-shielded using
• Indicator light turns on for low oil pressure or high engine Lincoln Electric’s engineered potting
temperature. A second indicator light turns on if the engine battery compound and protective frame trays.
charging system malfunctions. • Dependability and long life aided by all-copper windings in rotor
• Circuit breaker protection on the battery ignition system provides and stator with high quality insulation.
added component protection. • Standard stainless steel roof, side panels and engine-access door
• Environmental friendly engine! Engine has a closed breather system deliver added protection, durability and corrosion-resistance.
to keep the engine compartment and ground clean. This system Eliminates the need to paint or replace rusting panels.
eliminates oil mist from collecting inside the engine compartment, • Manufactured under a quality system certified to ISO 9001
especially on surfaces that would lower engine cooling efficiency. requirements and ISO 14001 environmental standards.
• Self-bleeding engine simplifies startup if your fuel tank runs dry. • CSA (Canadian Standards Association) Certified.
• Three-year Lincoln Electric warranty on welder (engine is warranted
separately by the manufacturer - see Engine Specifications,
footnote 6).

MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS
CC/Pipe-Rated Dimensions
Product Ordering DC Output(1) CV Rated Output(1) HxWxL Weight
Name Information Description Current/Voltage/Duty Cycle Current/Voltage/Duty Cycle AC Power (3)(4)
inches (mm) lbs. (kg)

Vantage® 400 K2410-5 400 Amp DC Welder with DC Constant Current DC Constant Voltage(2) 19,000 Peak 35.9 x 25.3 x 60.0 1230
(Perkins®) Engine Gauges 400A/36V/100% 400A/36V/100% Watts, 60 Hz (913 x 642 x 1524) (559)
450A/32V/100% 450A/32V/100%
19,000 Watts Peak 30-500A Two 120V Duplex To top of exhaust
17,000 Watts 14-36V Receptacles w/ tube:
Continuous AC Power DC Pipe Current Single Dial Sealed GFCI Modules 46.6 (1184)
3-Phase 300A/32V/100% Continuous Control 20A Per Duplex
40-300A 40A Total(5)
12,000 Watts Peak Wire Feeder Power
11,000 Watts Touch Start TIG® Range 120V/60Hz 1-Phase
Continuous AC Power 250A/30V/100% 42V/60Hz Full KVA
1-Phase 20-250A Receptacle
46A@240V
Arc Gouge 46A@120V Each
400/36V/100% Branch Circuit(5)
90-450A
3-Phase
Single Dial Full KVA
Continuous Control Receptacle
60V DC Max OCV 41A@240V
@1880 RPM
(1) High Altitude: Perkins® – for maximum rating, derate the output 2.5% to 3.5% for every 1,000 ft. (300 m). High Temperature: For maximum rating, derate 2 volts
for every 18°F (10°C) above 104°F (40°C).
(2) DC Constant Voltage capability provides convenience and added safety when welding in electrically hazardous conditions.
(3) When welding, available auxiliary power will be reduced. Output voltage is within +/- 10% at all loads up to rated capacity.
(4) 120V will operate either 60 Hz or 50/60 Hz power tools, lights, etc.
(5) Circuits cannot be wired in parallel to operate the same device.

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Engine Horsepower & Dry Operating Fuel
Model Description Displacement Capacities Speeds Consumption

Perkins® 404D-22 4 Cylinder, 4 Cycle Water-Cooled Diesel Engine, 32.7 HP FUEL: 20 gals (76 liters) 400A Load 1.2 Gals/Hr
EPA Tier 4i 12V Electric Start, Dry Type Air Cleaner, @ 1800 RPM OIL: 11.2 qts (10.6 liters) 1800 RPM 4.4 liters/Hr
Fuel Filter with Water Separator, RADIATOR COOLANT: 8.0 qts (7.6 liters) High Idle 0.4 Gals/Hr
Mechanical Governor 136 cu. in. 1880 RPM 1.5 liters/Hr
(2.2 liters) Low Idle 0.3 Gals/Hr
1400 RPM 1.1 liters/Hr

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RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES

GENERAL OPTIONS Spark Arrestor Kit Magnum® Parts Kit for PTA-26V
Mounts to muffler exhaust TIG Torch
Power Plug Kit (20A)
tube. Virtually eliminates spark Magnum® Parts Kit provides all the
Provides four 120V plugs rated at 20
emissions. torch accessories you need to start
amps each, and one dual voltage,
120V full KVA 1-phase plug rated at 120/
Order K903-1 welding. Parts kit provides collets,
collet bodies, a back cap, alumina
240V, 50 amps. 120V plug may
nozzles and tungstens in a variety
not be compatible with common
Cold Weather Kit of sizes, all packaged in an easy to
household receptacles.
For engine starting and operation carry reclosable case.
Order K802N
in extreme cold weather conditions Order KP509
down to -40°F (-40°C) (with the use
of 0W40 synthetic oil and arctic
Full-KVA Power Plug (1-Phase)
diesel fuel). Includes 120V AC oil
One dual voltage plug rated at
pan heater, 120V AC engine block
120/240V, 50 amps. NEMA 14-50P. Foot Amptrol™
heater, and radiator grill tarp.
Order T12153-9 Provides 25 ft. (7.6 m) of remote
Order K2679-1 for Perkins®
output control for TIG welding.
Order K2735-1 for Kubota®
(6-pin plug connection).
Full-KVA Power Plug (3-Phase) Order K870
One plug rated at 240V, 50 amps.
Polarity/Multi-Process Switch
NEMA 15-50P.
For easy polarity switching.
Order T12153-10 Hand Amptrol™
Example: DC-stick root pass on
Provides 25 ft. (7.6 m) of remote
pipe & DC+ stick for hot, fill and cap
current control for TIG welding.
Full - KVA Adapter Kit (1-Phase) passes. Also for an easy process
(6-pin plug connection). Velcro
Provides convenient connection of change. Example: DC+ stick root
straps secure torch.
Lincoln Electric equipment having a pass on pipe & DC- Innershield®
Order K963-3
240V AC 1-phase plug (NEMA 6-50P) self-shielded flux-cored wire for
(one size fits all Pro-Torch™ TIG
to the full-KVA receptacle on hot, fill and cap passes. 6 & 14-pin
Torches)
Lincoln engine-driven welders. remote connections can be made
Order K1816-1 to this unit. For all Lincoln Electric
Chopper Technology® engine- Square Wave TIG 200
driven welders. Mounts on roof This 46 lb (21 kg) TIG and stick
Medium Welder Trailer with K2663-1 Docking Kit. welder includes adjustable AC
For heavy-duty road, off-road, Order K2642-1 Frequency Control and AC Balance
plant and yard use. Includes for great results on aluminum,
pivoting jack stand, safety chains, pulse mode and 120V or 230V input
and 13 in. (330 mm) wheels. Stiff Docking Kit
power capability.
.120 in. (3.0 mm) welded rectangular Secures the K2642-1 Polarity/
Order K5126-1
steel tube frame construction is Multi-Process Switch to the
phosphate etched and powder engine-driven welder roof. Release
coat painted for superior rust and latch permits removal of K2642-1 WIRE FEEDER OPTIONS
corrosion resistance. Low sway Polarity/Multi-Process Switch.
Shown with optional Made from stainless steel for LN-25 Ironworker™ Wire Feeder
suspension gives outstanding
K2639-1 Fender & rust-free operation. For all Lincoln Portable CV unit for flux-cored
stability with manageable tongue
Light Kit Electric Chopper Technology® and MIG welding with MAXTRAC®
weight. Wheel bearings are packed
engine-driven welders. wire drive system. Includes digital
with high viscosity, high pressure,
Order K2663-1 meters for wire feed speed/
low washout Lubriplate® grease.
amperage and voltage, gas
Includes a Duo-Hitch® – a 2 in.
solenoid, internal contactor and
(51 mm) Ball/Lunette Eye
STICK OPTIONS 5/64 in. (2.0 mm) drive roll kit for
combination hitch. Overall width
cored wire. Has 83% reduced wire
60 in. (1524 mm). Overall length Accessory Kit
feed speed capability for 6 o’clock
124 in. (3150 mm). Includes 35 ft. (10.7 m) 2/0 electrode
pipe welding with Innershield® wire.
Order: cable with lug, 30 ft.
Order K2614-9
K2636-1 Trailer (9.1 m) 2/0 work cable with lugs,
K2639-1 Fender & Light Kit headshield, filter plate, cover plate,
K2640-1 Cable Rack work clamp and electrode holder. K126 PRO Innershield® Gun
400 amp capacity. For self-shielded wire with 15 ft.
Order K704 (4.5 m) cable. For .062-5/64 in.
Four-Wheeled Steerable Yard Trailer
(1.6-2.0 mm) wire. Includes
For off-road, plant and yard use.
K466-10 Connector Kit.
Includes an automatically engaging Remote Output Control
Order K126-12
drawbar lock when the drawbar is Consists of a control box with
raised to the verticle position. 13 in. choice of two cable lengths.
(330 mm) wheels. Wheel bearings Permits remote adjustment of Drive Roll and Guide Tube Kit
are packed with high viscosity, high output. For .068-.072 in. (1.7-1.8 mm) cored
pressure, low washout Lubriplate® Order K857 for 25 ft. (7.6 m) or solid steel wire.
grease. Stiff 3/16 in. (4.8 mm) Order K857-1 for 100 ft. (30.5 m) Order KP1697-068
welded rectangular steel frame
construction is phosphate etched
and powder-coat painted for Magnum® PRO 350 Ready-Pak®
superior rust and corrosion 15 ft., .035-5/64 in.
resistance. Also includes a Magnum® PRO MIG/flux-cored
Duo-Hitch® – a 2 in. (51 mm) Ball/ TIG OPTIONS
welding guns are rated 100%
Lunette Eye combination hitch. Pro-Torch™ PTA-26V TIG Torch duty cycle. The guns are designed
Overall width 55 in. (1397 mm). Air-cooled 200 amp torch (2 piece) for high amperage, high duty
Overall length 124 in. (3150 mm). equipped with valve for gas flow cycle applications in extreme
Order K2641-2 control. 25 ft. (7.6 m) length. environments where heat-
Order K1783-9 resistance and fast serviceability
are key.
Order K2652-2-10-45

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 RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES

Drive Roll and Guide Tube Kit Input Cable

For .035 in. and .045 in. (For SG Control Module)
(0.9-1.1 mm) solid steel wire. For Lincoln engine power sources
Order KP1696-1 with 14-pin MS-type connection,
separate 115V NEMA receptacles
and output stud connections.
Magnum® SG Spool Gun Order K691-10
Hand held semiautomatic wire
feeder. Requires SG Control Module
and Input Cable. PLASMA CUTTING
Order K487-25
Tomahawk® 1000
Cuts metal using the AC generator
power from the engine-driven
SG Control Module
welder. Requires the T12153-9 Full
The interface between the power
KVA Power Plug (1-Phase).
source and the spool gun. Provides
Order K2808-1
control of the wire speed and gas
flow. For use with a spool gun.
Order K488

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Rated Output Net
Product Product Current/Voltage/ Output Number of HP & HxWxD Weight
Name Number Duty Cycle Range Engine Cylinders Speed (RPM) inches (mm) lbs. (kg)

Vantage® 400 K2410-5 400A/36V/100% 30-500A DC Perkins® 4 32.7 @ 1800 35.9 x 25.3 x 60 1230 (559)
450A/32V/100% 40-300A Pipe 404D-22 (913 x 642 x 1524)
20-250A DC TIG To top of exhaust tube:
14-36V CV 46.6 (1184)
90-450A Gouge
3-Phase AC Power:
19 kW Peak, 17 kW Continuous
1-Phase AC Power:
12 kW Peak, 11 kW Continuous

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The business of The Lincoln Electric Company is manufacturing and selling high quality welding equipment, consumables, and cutting equipment. Our challenge is to meet the needs of our customers and to exceed their expectations. On
occasion, purchasers may ask Lincoln Electric for information or advice about their use of our products. Our employees respond to inquiries to the best of their ability based on information provided to them by the customers and the knowledge
they may have concerning the application. Our employees, however, are not in a position to verify the information provided or to evaluate the engineering requirements for the particular weldment. Accordingly, Lincoln Electric does not warrant
or guarantee or assume any liability with respect to such information or advice. Moreover, the provision of such information or advice does not create, expand, or alter any warranty on our products. Any express or implied warranty that might
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