Need help before i buy!! Sa 400

[mater]

I got a call today guys wants to sell a sa 400. Unknown year with diesel motor. Runs but will not weld. He said he replaced the brushes but still will not weld. He wants 300 for it. Is this a good deal? What could I look for to try to fix it? Thanks for any help this will be my first machine!

[ichudov]

Originally Posted by mater

I got a call today guys wants to sell a sa 400. Unknown year with diesel motor. Runs but will not weld. He said he replaced the brushes but still will not weld. He wants 300 for it. Is this a good deal? What could I look for to try to fix it? Thanks for any help this will be my first machine!

It is a good deal, without a shred of doubt.

[mater]

Thanks!

[robphillips00]

Fix could be as simple as wiring or as complex as shunt coils. 300 is still a good deal for a diesel machine.

[RobertDoubrava]

That's a good deal for sure, the SAE machines put out a great arc. Is it a Detroit-Diesel or a Perkins engine?

[Fixalinc]

Get a serial number and code number off the tag to find out the year or look for code number stamped on generator barrel if tag is gone.

[duaneb55]

Another question would be do you really need a 400A welder? If to be used for routine 90-150A welding it won't be very efficient from a fuel consumption stand point.

But yes, $300 is a good deal even if you have to put a few hunderd more in it to get it welding.

[robphillips00]

Dang that must be a big machine. I have an SAF 300 that is way longer than an sa200.

[aarcwelding]

I'll take as many as you can get for that price!