Issued May 2021 • Index No. EDX/10.

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Big Blue 500 X and 600 X ® Diesel Engine-Driven

Welder/AC Generator

Heavy Industrial Processes Output Range

Applications Stick (SMAW) 500 X CC DC stick: 55–500 A, DC/TIG: 55–500 A
Heavy construction DC TIG (GTAW) 600 X CC DC stick: 55–600 A, DC/TIG: 55–600 A
Quick Structural steel Air carbon arc (CAC-A)
Maintenance and repair rigs
Generator Output Rated at 104°F (40°C)
Specs Mining maintenance
500 X
Rated: 8 mm (5/16 in.) carbons
5,500 watts peak, 4,000 watts continuous
Process piping Capable: 9.5 mm (3/8 in.) carbons
Sheet metal 600 X
Rated: 9.5 mm (3/8 in.) carbons

Heavy-duty low-speed Hot Start ™ provides positive stick

industrial diesel engine electrode starts making it easy to
is designed to operate start all types of electrodes and it
over 10,000 hours before the first also works great for bead tie-ins.
basic overhaul. Backed by worldwide
Three-phase rotating field generator
support and service.
efficiently produces smooth DC weld
Meter maintenance displays output using 20 to 30 percent less
• Fuel gauge fuel than a rotating armature-type
• Hour meter function DC generator.
• Oil change interval
• High coolant temperature and Enclosed robust case design
low oil pressure shutdowns protects internal components from
• Low fuel shutdown — engine shuts impact and allows air flow to cool
down before system runs out of and prolong the life of the engine.
fuel, making restarts easy. Also reduces sound levels.

Arc-Drive™ makes welding easy. Quick and easy maintenance

Automatically enhances stick with single-side access to oil level
welding, especially on pipe, by check, oil fill, oil filter, fuel filter and
focusing the arc and preventing the air cleaner.
electrode from going out.
Remote toolless oil drain allows oil
to be drained without getting under
the engine and reduces the chance
of oil spillage.
Miller engine drives are tested to perform HD powder coat with zinc-rich
in high-temperature climates, even at the primer protects sheet metal from rust
highest recorded temperature on earth — and corrosion.
56.7°C*. They are designed to excel in
extreme heat by optimizing engine cooling, Big Blue 600 X CC shown. GFCI receptacle as required on most
reducing harmful environmental effects. jobsites to protect operators from
In addition, the machines are equipped electrical hazards.
with thermal overload protection which
prevents machine damage if the duty cycle CSA, IEC and NEMA compliant for
is exceeded, the airflow is blocked, or if the welders. Degree of protection
thermostat detects overheating. provided by enclosure IP23.
*According to the World Meteorological
Organization Global Weather & Climate Extremes
Archive (https://wmo.asu.edu/content/world-
highest-temperature)

Welder/generator is warrantied by Miller for three years, parts and labor.

Engine is warrantied separately by engine manufacturer.

Miller Electric Mfg. LLC Equipment Sales US and Canada MillerWelds.com

An ITW Welding Company Phone: 866-931-9730
1635 West Spencer Street FAX: 800-637-2315
P.O. Box 1079 International Phone: 920-735-4554
Appleton, WI 54912-1079 USA International FAX: 920-735-4125
 Specifications (Subject to change without notice.)
Weld Mode/ Weld Output Weld Output Max. Open- Generator Output Weight
Model Process Range Rated at 40°C (104°F) Circuit Voltage Rated at 40°C (104°F) Dimensions** (without fuel)***
Big Blue CC/DC 55 – 500 A 400 A at 36 V, 100% duty cycle* 92 5,500 watts peak H: 1,092 mm Deutz D2011L03i:
500 X CC (Stick/TIG) 450 A at 38 V, 60% duty cycle 4,000 watts continuous (43 in.) 751 kg (1,655 lb.)
500 A at 30 V, 40% duty cycle 1-phase, 34/17 A, W: 724 mm
Big Blue CC/DC 55 – 600 A 500 A at 40 V, 100% duty cycle* 120/240 V, 50/60 Hz (28.5 in.) Deutz D2011L04i:
600 X CC (Stick/TIG) 550 A at 34 V, 60% duty cycle while welding D: 1,654 mm 769 kg (1,695 lb.)
600 A at 30 V, 40% duty cycle (65.125 in.)

*Meets NEMA and IEC output ratings. **Additional 178 mm (7 in.) to top of exhaust. ***Additional 86 kg (190 lb.) when fuel tank is full.

Control Panel
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9 1. DC Ammeter*
2 10 2. DC Voltmeter*
3 11 3. Amperage Adjust Control
12 4. Amperage Range Switch
4 5. Amperage Adjust Switch and
Remote Amperage Adjust Receptacle
6. Stick/TIG Selector Switch
7. Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker
8. 230 V, 16 A Pin and Sleeve Receptacle
9. Fuel Gauge/Hour Meter/Oil Change
5 Interval/Engine Shutdown Indicator
13
10. Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
6
11. Battery/Voltmeter*
12. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
13. Engine Control Switch
14. 120 V, 20 A GFCI Duplex Receptacle
7 15. Polarity Switch*
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8 *Optional.

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Additional Features
Proven, rugged rheostat control technology A stick/TIG switch optimizes open-circuit Provisions are provided to plug a RHC3GD34A
that has been in Miller engine drives for over voltage for stick welding and allows the remote control that will allow precise adjust-
60 years. Contains no printed control boards. open-circuit voltage to be lowered for scratch ment of amperage without walking back to
start TIG welding. the machine.

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Performance Data
500 X CC 600 X CC
Volt/Amp Curves – Stick Mode Volt/Amp Curves – Stick Mode
100 100

80 80

60
DC Volts

DC Volts
60

40 40

20 20

0 0
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000

DC Amperes DC Amperes

Fuel Consumption Curve Duty Cycle Curve

7.57 1000

6.62 800
600 600 X
5.69
500

Weld Amperes
Liters/Hr.

4.73 400
500 X
3.79 600 X 300
1800 rpm 250
2.84
500 X 200
1.90
600 X Idle 150
0.95 500 X Idle
0.00 100
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 10 15 20 25 30 40 50 60 80 100

DC Weld Amperes at 100% Duty Cycle % Duty Cycle

Generator Power Curve

150 300

125 250 4 kW 5.5 kW

100 200
AC Volts

75 150

50 100

25 50

0 0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
AC Amperes in 240 V Mode
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
AC Amperes in 120 V Mode

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 Engine Specifications (Subject to change without notice.)
Automatic
Engine Engine Engine
Model Brand Features HP Type Speeds Capacities Shutdowns
Big Deutz EPA Tier 4i compliant engine with full load sound levels 32.0 Direct-injected Weld: Fuel: 95 L (25 gal.) Low oil pressure,
Blue D2011L03i of 76.8 dB at 7 m (101.7 Lwa). Right-side service access three-cylinder, 1,850 rpm Oil: 5.9 L (6.2 qt.) high coolant
500 X with intervals of 1,000 hours for oil and filters. Approved air/oil-cooled Coolant: temperature,
underground operation with the purchase of a MSHA industrial diesel Integrated oil low fuel level
(30 CFR part 7) certificate.
Big Deutz EPA Tier 4i compliant engine with full load sound levels 48.6 Direct-injected Weld: Fuel: 95 L (25 gal.) Low oil pressure,
Blue D2011L04i of 76 dB at 7 m (101 Lwa). Right-side service access four-cylinder, 1,850 rpm Oil: 8.5 L (9 qt.) high coolant
600 X with intervals of 1,000 hours for oil and filters. air/oil-cooled Coolant: temperature,
industrial diesel Integrated oil low fuel level

Genuine Miller Options ®

Weld Ammeter and Voltmeter Kit

195131 Field Battery Voltmeter
Panel-mounted analog meters 195454 Field
monitor welding output. Monitors battery-charging circuit.
Installation time: 35 minutes

Polarity Reversing Switch Kit

043942 Field
Changes DC polarity without the
use of tools.
Installation time: 35 minutes

AC/DC Polarity Reversing

Switch Kit 195095 Field
Select AC output or DC polarity
without the use of tools.

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 Genuine Miller Accessories ®

Plasma Cutting
International Plug
255416 Field
1-phase, 240 V, 16 A plug

Engine Filter Kit 246988 Field

Includes all filters required for proper engine Protective Cover 194683 Field
maintenance. Oil filter, primary and secondary Blue water-resistant canvas cover resists stains
fuel filter, and primary air filter. and mildew, and protects the finish of your
welder.
Spark Arrestor Kit Note: Protective cover cannot be used with cable holder.
195012 Field
Spectrum® 375 X-TREME™ 907529
Prevents particles
Stick (SMAW) Welding Comes complete with protective X-CASE™
from leaving the
(not shown). See literature PC/9.2.
muffler that could
potentially start a fire. (Mandatory when
operating on California grasslands, brush, or Remote Control
forest-covered land, and in all national forests.
For other areas, check your local laws. Meets
U.S. Forest Service standard 5100-1B.)

FA-1D Lockable Flame Arrestor Weld Leads

Fuel Cap 043947 Field
Fuel cap can be padlocked to 2/0 Stick Cable Set, 15 m (50 ft.)
prevent vandalism. A built-in flame 173851
arrestor prevents flames or sparks Consists of 15 m (50 ft.) 2/0 electrode cable
from entering the fuel tank. with holder, and 15 m (50 ft.) work cable with
clamp. 350 A, 100% duty cycle. RHC-3GD34A Remote Hand Control 041122
Vandalism Lockout Kit 2/0 Stick Cable Set, 30.5/15 m (100/50 ft.) Allows for precise adjustment of amperage.
195118 Field 043952 Includes 6 m (20 ft.) cord.
Lockable hinged steel Consists of 30.5 m (100 ft.) 2/0 electrode cable
panels cover and protect with holder, and 15 m (50 ft.) work cable with
name plate gauges and clamp. 300 A, 100% duty cycle.
ignition switch (padlock
included). Also includes
engine compartment door AC TIG (GTAW) Welding
lock and key.

Cable Holder
043946 Field
Saddle-bag-style cable
holder. Convenient wrap-
around storage of coiled
cable for transportation.
Stores 30.5 m of 2/0 cable
on each side.
Note: For best results do not weld when cable is coiled!
Protective cover cannot be used with cable holder. Dynasty® 210 Series
For portable AC/DC TIG. See literature AD/4.81.

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 Trailers and Hitches (Note: Trailers are shipped unassembled.)
Cable Tree 043826
Provides an area to conveniently wrap weld
cables and extension cords.

2-In-1 Document/
Fire Extinguisher Holder
301236
For use with HWY-225.
Stores documents and holds
4 West Four-Wheel Steerable HWY-225 Trailer 301338 a 5-pound fire extinguisher.
Off-Road Trailer 042801 A 1,225 kg (2,700 lb.) capacity highway trailer
A heavy-duty 1,166 kg (2,570 lb.) capacity with welded steel tubing frame, heavy-duty axle Note: Holder shown mounted
with roller bearing hubs and leaf-spring on trailer. Fire extinguisher
trailer designed for use in mines, quarries, and
not included.
other rough terrain. Has narrow 6.7 m (22 ft.) suspension. Includes jack stand, fenders, lights,
turning radius. Includes 76 mm (3 in.) lunette and dual hitch with 50 mm (2 in.) ball hitch and
eye, universal hitch and safety chains. 76 mm (3 in.) lunette eye.

Trailer Specifications (Subject to change without notice.)

Track (Center Standard Tires
Gross Axle Gross Vehicle Net Height Road to center of (Standard rating Net
Model Weight Rating Weight Rating Payload of Bed Clearance tires) or P-size rating) Dimensions Weight
4 West 907 kg/axle 1,361 kg 1,157 kg 540 mm 203 mm 1,403 mm B78-13 Length: 2,311 mm (91 in.)* 191 kg
(2,000 lb./axle) (3,000 lb.) (2,550 lb.) (21.25 in.) (8 in.) (55.25 in.) Width: 1,556 mm (61.25 in.) (420 lb.)
HWY-225 1,588 kg 1,360 kg 1,225 kg 483 mm 191 mm 1,270 mm ST175/80R-13 Length: 2,680 mm (105.5 in.) 127 kg
(3,500 lb.) (2,999 lb.) (2,700 lb.) (19 in.) (7.5 in.) (50 in.) Load Range D Width: 1,435 mm (56.5 in.)** (280 lb.)

*Does not include tongue. **Width at outside of fenders.

Mounting Specifications
H 4 holes
A. 757 mm (29.812 in.) Height: 1,270 mm (50 in.)
B. 699 mm (27.5 in.) (to top of exhaust)
C. 25 mm (1 in.) Width: 724 mm (28.5 in.)
D. 244 mm (9.625 in.)* (mounting brackets turned in)
A B Front panel E. 1,181 mm (46.5 in.)* 781 mm (30.75 in.)
C F. 1,422 mm (56 in.)* (mounting brackets turned out)
G. 1,654 mm (65.125 in.)
Depth: 1,654 mm (65.125 in.)
H. 14 mm (.562 in.) diameter
D E *With mounting brackets in center
F position. Dimensions vary with location
G of mounting brackets.

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 Typical Installations
Electrode Hot
Stick electrode
Stick (SMAW) Basic Equipment

Work

Gas TIG torch

Scratch Start TIG (GTAW) with valve
Basic Equipment
Scratch start TIG

Work

Remote On/Off Required

Remote control Stick electrode
Stick (SMAW) Basic Equipment
14-pin RHC-3GD34A
RHC-3GD34A 041122

Work

Plasma Basic Equipment Cutting torch

Spectrum® 375 X-TREME ™
907529
Spectrum

Work
Air

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 Ordering Information
Equipment and Factory Options Stock No. Description Qty. Price

Big Blue® 500 X CC 907185 Deutz D2011L03i with engine gauges

Big Blue 600 X CC
® 907193 Deutz D2011L04i with engine gauges

Field Options and Accessories

Weld Ammeter and Voltmeter Kit 195131 Analog welding meters
Polarity Reversing Switch Kit 043942 DC polarity switch
195095 AC/DC polarity switch
Battery Voltmeter 195454 Analog
International Plug 255416 1-phase, 240 V, 16 A
Engine Filter Kit 246988 Includes air, oil and fuel filters
Spark Arrestor Kit 195012 Horizontal externally mounted
FA-1D Lockable Flame Arrestor Fuel Cap 043947 Padlock NOT included
Vandalism Lockout Kit 195118 Lockable front control panel and engine compartment
Cable Holder 043946 Stores up to 61 m (200 ft.) of 2/0 weld cable
Protective Cover 194683 Canvas cover — will not fit over machine with cable holder attached

Stick Welding
Weld Leads 173851 2/0, 350 A, 100% duty cycle, 15 m (50 ft.) stinger, 15 m (50 ft.) work clamp
043952 2/0, 300 A, 100% duty cycle, 30.5 m (100 ft.) stinger, 15 m (50 ft.) work clamp

AC TIG Welding
Dynasty® 210 Series See literature AD/4.81

Plasma Cutting
Spectrum® 375 X-TREME™ 907529 Includes X-CASE™. See literature PC/9.2

Remote Control
RHC-3GD34A Hand Control 041122

Trailers and Hitches

4 West Four-Wheel Steerable Trailer 042801 Trailer with lunette eye, universal hitch and safety chains. For off-road use
HWY-225 Trailer 301338 Trailer with lights, fenders and dual hitch. For highway use
Cable Tree 043826 Trailer-mounted cable holder for HWY-225
2-In-1 Document/Fire Extinguisher Holder 301236 Stores documents and holds a 5-pound fire extinguisher for HWY-225

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