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Gas-Powered Welding Generators
Electrode welding from 60 to 200 A and a 6,500 W generator in the same unit, with a gasoline engine: for welding and powering an angle grinder in places where no power cord can reach. Two versions: Timanfaya and Timanfaya-S. 3-year warranty.
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6,500 W 200 AELECTRIC START
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6,500 W 200 AELECTRIC START
What Is a Motorized Welding Machine and Who Is It For?
A portable welding generator is a gasoline-powered engine that drives an alternator designed for welding: it provides the steady direct current required by a welding electrode, as well as a 230-volt output for power tools. It is not a generator to which a welder is plugged in; it is a welding machine with its own power source.
Genergy manufactures a motorized welder in two versions. The Timanfaya, with an electric starter and battery, for those who use it often. And the Timanfaya-S, with manual start, IP67 connectors, and a 30 mA ground fault circuit interrupter—this is the version designed for public works projects and rental companies. Both models are equipped with the same motor SGB460PRO Creta generators, AVR electronic regulation, copper alternator, Typhonic air filter, and a display showing operating hours. If you always weld using a handheld plug, your equipment is different: a MMA inverter welder, lighter and cheaper.
- 60–200MMA weldingwith an electrode
- 6,500 W, 230 V outputfor power tools (6,000 W rated)
- 2 versions: electric(Timanfaya) and S (for rent)
- SGB460PROengine Genergy Euro V, Typhonic filter
- 3-year warrantyfor individual customers · Technical Support in Spain
Why do you need it?
People buy portable welding generators for a specific reason: they need to weld, but there’s no power. These are the most common ones.
Structural work, rebar, and metalwork on the construction site without a utility connection
Pillars, beams, handrails, and anchors before the construction site lights arrive. A 3.25 mm electrode all day long, with the angle grinder plugged in right next to it. Timanfaya, or Timanfaya-S if the job requires a ground fault circuit interrupter and IP67 outlets.
See Timanfaya →Fences, gates, farm tools, and irrigation on the farm
Repair the trailer on the plot, weld a post or the pivot arm two kilometers from the barn. A single power source in the pickup: it powers the welder, the drill, and the work light when evening falls.
See Timanfaya →Mobile Technical Service and In-Home Repairs
Warehouses, farms, wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations: the technician arrives, does some welding, and leaves without asking for an outlet or laying out 50 meters of hose. The key-operated electric start is a godsend twenty times a day.
See Timanfaya →For the rental fleet or the government's request for proposals
30 mA residual current device, IP67 outlets, and manual start-up without the battery discharging in storage. This is the Timanfaya-S: the "S" version of the motor-driven welder, based on the same design philosophy as the "S" versions of the generators.
See Timanfaya-S →Solar power, telecommunications, roads, and pipelines
Panel structures at a solar farm, antenna towers on a hill, sections of pipe in a trench. Linear projects, far from everything, where every trip to get electricity is an hour wasted.
See Timanfaya-S →Troubleshoot when the network has also failed
After a storm or a flood, the first thing you need to weld is usually in a place without power. The portable welding generator allows you to make repairs while providing 6,500 W of power to the sump pump or lighting. If you need to pump water on a large scale, check out the motorized water pumps as well.
Can you weld with a standard generator?
That's the question that brings half the people here, and the honest answer is: sometimes, poorly, and at a risk to the generator. Here's what happens.
The power ratings in this section are industry benchmarks, not catalog figures. Genergy. If you already have a generator and an inverter welder, check with us before connecting them: it depends on the model.
What electrode can I use with 200 A?
| Electrode (rutile) | Typical current rating | What is it for? | Timanfaya? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,0 mm | 50 – 80 A | Thin sheet metal, lightweight tubing, fasteners | Yes (starting at 60 A) |
| 2,5 mm | 70 – 110 A | General locksmith services, fencing, gates | Yes |
| 3,25 mm | 100 – 150 A | Lightweight structure, rebar, tools | Yes, with plenty of room |
| 4,0 mm | 140 – 200 A | Heavy-duty structure, thick sheet metal, rails | Yes, at the top of the range |
| 5,0 mm | 190 – 260 A | Heavy Metal Fabrication | No: It requires more than 200 A |
Approximate ranges based on electrode diameter, as is standard in the trade; the exact amperage depends on the electrode, position, and thickness. The 100% duty cycle for the Timanfaya is a technical specification that has yet to be confirmed in the catalog.
Timanfaya or Timanfaya-S?
Same welding machine, same motor, same generator. Three things are different, and all three have to do with who will be using it.
| Timanfaya | Timanfaya-S | |
|---|---|---|
| Welding | MMA 60–200 A | MMA 60–200 A |
| 230 V Output | 6,500 W max · 6,000 W rated | 6,500 W max · 6,000 W rated |
| Engine | Genergy SGB460PRO, Euro V, Typhonic filter | Genergy SGB460PRO, Euro V, Typhonic filter |
| Startup | Electric, with battery included | Manual: No battery drain when parked |
| Electrical Protection | Thermal Circuit Breakers | 30 mA residual current device + IP67-rated outlet |
| Cables | Mass 2 m · force 4 m | Mass 2 m · force 4 m |
| Fuel Tank · Range | — L · — h | — L · — h |
| Weight | — kg | — kg |
| Who is it for? | Self-employed, mobile repair shop owner, farmer: anyone who works hard every day | Rental company, public works, specifications with safety requirements |
Information from the 2026 catalog and product data sheets. Tank capacity, range, weight, and duty cycle to be confirmed in the data sheet. What exactly is an “S” version, and why do rental companies request it: “S” versions.
Why a Motorized Welder? Genergy
A true 2-in-1
Welding machine and 6,500-watt generator with separate outputs. More than enough power for a grinder, drill, and work light all at once.
The Creta's Engine
SGB460PRO Euro V: the same engine found in the 7,500 W inverter generators from Genergy. Common replacement parts and an engine with thousands of units in service.
Typhonic Filter
A two-stage industrial air filter designed for construction dust and outdoor use. It's the difference between an engine that lasts and one that chokes in the summer.
AVR Regulation and Copper
Electronic voltage regulation for the 230 V output and a 100% copper alternator with optimized cooling: less heat buildup during long welding sessions.
Screen showing the time
Voltage, frequency, and total operating hours displayed on the screen. To know when it's time for an oil change, and to track hours if you rent it out.
Type-Approved S Version
30 mA residual current device and IP67-rated outlets as standard on the Timanfaya-S: exactly what public works specifications or a rental company’s insurance policy require, with no external panel.
How to Choose a Motorized Welding Machine: The 6 Key Factors
The specifications for portable welders are very similar across brands. Here are the six key figures that distinguish a model that works for you from one that’s either too much or too little.
Maximum and minimum amperage
The maximum is determined by the thickest electrode (200 A → up to 4 mm). The minimum is just as important, if not more so: 60 A allows for welding thin sheet metal without piercing it. A machine that starts at 90 A is not suitable for auto bodywork or lightweight tubing.
Duty Cycle
The percentage of every 10 minutes that you can weld at maximum amperage without stopping due to temperature. A 60% duty cycle at 200 A means 6 minutes of arc time and 4 minutes of rest. It appears on the spec sheet as the “duty cycle”—always ask for it.
Actual auxiliary power
The higher number is the maximum; the one that matters is the rated power (6,000 W at Timanfaya). And make sure the 230 V output is separate from the welding output: if they share the same alternator, you can't grind while someone else is welding.
Engine and Air Filter
A portable welder spends its days amid construction dust and straw. The air filter has a greater impact on the engine's lifespan than its displacement. And an engine with readily available replacement parts (the SGB460PRO is also used in the Creta) is an engine that can be repaired.
Start-up and Protections
Electric with a key if you start it twenty times a day; manual if it’s going to sit in a rental warehouse for months. A 30 mA ground fault circuit interrupter and IP67-rated outlets if you work for the government or manage a fleet.
Cables, Wheels, and Who's Responsible
Ground cables and clamps included (2 m + 4 m in total), wheels suitable for the terrain where it will be used, and a technical support service you can call in your country.
Safe Welding in the Field
Six rules to avoid most problems with a portable welder outside the workshop.
Outdoor motor, always
It's a gasoline engine: exhaust fumes must be vented outside enclosed spaces, trenches, and pits. If you're welding inside, the machine stays outside and only the cables are brought in.
Mass near the cord
Place the ground clamp as close as possible to the welding spot and on clean metal. A ground clamp that is too far away or placed on paint will cause the arc to become unstable, and you'll end up blaming the machine.
Refuel when the vehicle is cold and stationary
Never use it while the engine is hot or with the arc lit nearby. Gasoline and sparks from the grinder don't mix, and out in the field there's no fire extinguisher on hand unless you bring one: bring one.
Cables without makeshift splices
Extending welding cables with homemade splices causes the joints to overheat and reduces the actual amperage at the clamp. If you need more length, use cables with the appropriate gauge and threaded connectors.
Drive slowly between the curbs; do not turn off the engine
Turning the engine off and on every five minutes puts a strain on the battery and the starter motor. Between rows, let it idle; turn it off when the row is finished.
Welding Equipment
A welding helmet with a filter rated for the appropriate amperage, welding gloves, a fire-resistant apron or sleeve, and safety footwear. And at 200 A, hearing protection is essential: the arc and the grinder easily exceed the ear’s tolerance.
General guidelines for use; the specific safety requirements for each job are determined by the job site's risk assessment and the equipment manual.
A motorized welder, an inverter welder, or a generator plus a welder?
| Welding Generator | MMA Inverter Welder | Generator + Inverter Welder | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Where does it weld? | Anywhere, without a network | Plug-in only (or with a suitable generator) | No power grid—as long as the generator holds out |
| Bow Quality | Stationary: alternator used for welding | Very good, with a stable network | It depends: risk of voltage drops |
| Tools at the same time | Yes, 6,500 W of separate output | No | It rivals the welder in terms of power |
| Weight and Cost | A heavy-duty machine; a purchase | Lightweight and affordable | Two units, and the oversized generator |
| Choose… | If you often weld off the grid: Timanfaya | Whether you're welding in a shop or at home: MMA inverter welder | If you already have both and don't weld very often: ask us about this model |
Do you need a generator for your construction project but don't know how to weld? The Professional line is designed for construction. And the rest of our gas-powered equipment: motorized air compressors and pressure washers.
The Motorized Welding Machine on Video
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Why Buy Your Portable Welding Generator at Genergy
- Spanish brandDesign, development, and quality control of Genergy, a generator manufacturer since 2007.
- 3-year warranty forindividual consumers (1 year for businesses).
- SAT and replacement parts in Spain: Engineshared with Creta generators—parts in stock; not an orphan engine.
- We'll tell you which one.Just tell us which electrode you use, how many hours it runs, and whether it's part of a rental fleet, and we'll tell you the model and accessories.
Frequently Asked Questions About Motorized Welders
What is a motorized welder?
What are portable welding generators, and how do they differ from a generator?
What is the best brand of welders?
How much does a portable welder cost?
Can you weld with a standard generator?
What electrode can I use with 200 A?
Can I use the grinder while someone else is welding?
What is the difference between Timanfaya and Timanfaya-S?
Can it be used for TIG or MIG welding?
How many hours does a tank last?
What kind of maintenance does it need?
Is it noisy?
Learn more on the blog
Should you use "Timanfaya" or "Timanfaya-S" for your project?
Tell us which electrode you use, how many hours a day, and whether the machine is for a fleet or a public works project, and we'll respond via the contact form with the model, cables, and price. 3-year warranty and technical service in Spain.
