Issued June 2023 • Index No. ED/5.

Big Blue 400 Pro ® Diesel Engine-Driven

Welder

Heavy Industrial Processes Output Range DC stick 20–400 A

Applications Stick (SMAW) MIG/flux-cored 14–40 V
Mechanical contractors MIG (GMAW)* DC TIG 20–400 A
Structural steelwork Flux-cored (FCAW)*
Quick Fabrication RMD®**
Auxiliary Output Rated at 104°F (40°C)
12,000 watts peak, 10,000 watts continuous
Maintenance Pulsed MIG (GMAW-P)**
Specs Repair DC TIG (GTAW)
Rental Air carbon arc (CAC-A) *With wire feeder.
Construction Rated: 3/16-inch (4.8 mm) carbons **ArcReach models only with ArcReach Smart Feeder.
Pipe welding Capable: 1/4-inch (6.4 mm) carbons
Air plasma cutting and gouging
with optional Spectrum® models

The professional welder’s choice —

designed with the professional in mind, the Big Blue 400 Pro
is the best for ease of use, reliability and fuel economy.

Heavy-duty low-speed T4F and

T4i industrial diesel engines
Full control of
designed to operate over
your machine in
10,000 hours before the first
the palm of your
basic overhaul. Backed by
hand. See page 3.
worldwide support and service.

Kubota V1505 four-cylinder diesel.

Mitsubishi S4L2 four-cylinder diesel.

Durable and
CATERPILLAR
built to last in
C1.5T turbo-charged
harsh industrial
three-cylinder diesel.
environments.

Superior arc
performance.
Optimized arc control for stick
welding applications. See page 2. USA model shown is

International
models available.
Parameter control at the wire
feeder or pendant without needing
a control cord. See page 2.

Engine-driven welder is warrantied for three years, parts and labor.

Engine is warrantied separately by the 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
 Big Blue 400 Pro Features and Controls
®

Digital meters with SunVision™ technology

enable welding parameters to be viewed
with greater clarity than analog meters —
at virtually any angle. Meters can be seen Arc control is beneficial when welding
clearly even in direct sunlight. with stick and solid wires for easier
Meters display fine-tuning of tough-to-weld materials
• Process settings for quick and easy setup and out-of-position applications.
• Preset and actual amperage
Standard 14-pin receptacle with
Simple-to-set controls Auto-Remote Sense™ for simple
require no elaborate procedure — connection of remote controls and
just select process and weld. wire feeders.
10,000 watts of pure auxiliary power.
Plug in an extra Miller® inverter-based Thermal overload protection prevents
power source for a second welding arc. machine damage if the duty cycle is
exceeded or airflow is blocked.
Industrial USB port.
Quickly upload the
latest software and Low OCV stick (VRD), when enabled,
download machine reduces the open-circuit voltage to
log files. 30 volts when the welding power
source is not in use, increasing
operator safety without compromising
arc starts.

Miller engine drives are tested to HD powder coat with zinc-rich primer
perform in high-temperature climates, protects sheet metal from rust and
even at the highest recorded temperature corrosion.
on earth — 56.7°C*. They are designed
to excel in extreme heat by optimizing Standard features include adjustable
engine cooling, reducing harmful USA model shown Hot Start,™ output contactor control,
environmental effects. automatic idle, 120-volt block heater
*According to the World Meteorological and Dynamic DIG™.
Organization Global Weather & Climate Extremes
Archive (https://wmo.asu.edu/content/world-
highest-temperature)

Big Blue 400 Pro Technologies

®

Dynamic DIG™ technology

Ultra-adaptive arc control. Unlike conventional deposition. Dynamic DIG provides independent control of the fluidity
DIG that provides a preset amount of short-clearing of the weld puddle (arc control) and the drive of the arc (DIG range).
current, Miller-exclusive Dynamic DIG technology This delivers a tailorable and user-friendly arc to match the application,
works on a time-based algorithm to optimize metal material, fit-up and welder technique.

®
ArcReach technology (option)
Parameter control at the wire feeder or ArcReach-equipped power sources work with non-ArcReach accessories;
pendant without needing a control cord. however the ArcReach benefit is only realized with the complete ArcReach
An ArcReach system allows you to change weld settings from your system. This includes an ArcReach-equipped machine and one or more of
ArcReach feeder or stick/TIG remote, saving a trip to the power supply. the following accessories:
ArcReach technology uses the existing weld cable to communicate • ArcReach SuitCase feeder
welding control information between the feeder or stick/TIG remote and • ArcReach Smart Feeder
the power source. This technology eliminates the need for control cords, • ArcReach Stick/TIG Remote
and their associated problems and costs.
See pages 6 and 7 for more information.

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 Big Blue 400 Pro Technologies
®

Wireless interface control (option) VIEW STATUS CUSTOM PROGRAMS

View engine status, Save custom presets in
Work hassle-free with full fuel level, and battery up to four programs and
engine-driven welder control charge level of remote. easily switch between
in the palm of your hand. pre-programmed settings.
With wireless interface control, you can remotely switch between welding SELECT PROCESSES
processes, adjust parameters, select and save preset programs, turn the
View and select between FINE-TUNE ARC
all available processes. Quickly adjust and save
machine on/off, get service reminders and more from wherever you are fine weld settings such as
on the jobsite — for a more productive day. CONTACTOR ON/OFF arc control, DIG range,
Turn contactor on/off manually inductance, and Auto-Stop™.
Maximize fuel savings and reduce unnecessary engine hours when you use
in remote welding mode.
wireless interface control to instantly turn your machine off when needed. AMP/VOLT ADJUST
Extend time between fill ups and maintenance intervals while eliminating ENGINE ON/OFF Adjust amperage or voltage,
the need to go back to your machine or climb into the truck to make Turn engine on/off with remote. by increments or percentage,
while welding.
adjustments.
Wireless interface control is a factory-installed option available on the
Big Blue 400 Pro.

Big Blue 400 Pro Benefits

®

Easily update technology

With the industrial USB port, you can easily upload Visit MillerWelds.com/support to download the latest software updates.
the latest software and download machine log files to
retrieve in-depth information from your machine such
as diagnostics and statistics.

Less noise
Quieter jobsites are more productive because work for easier jobsite communication. Optional wireless interface control
crews can communicate easier. The Big Blue 400 Pro is makes it easier to shut off your machine when it’s not in use, so you can
only 71.6 decibels (96 Lwa) under a full load, allowing lower jobsite noise levels and hear what’s going on around you.

Jobsite safety
Reduce the need to walk back to or climb into the truck parameter control at the wire feeder or stick/TIG remote and optional
bed to make process and parameter changes, or turn wireless interface control provides full front panel control in the palm of your
your machine on/off. ArcReach® technology provides hand, so you can lower the risk of encountering potential jobsite hazards.

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 Specifications (Subject to change without notice.)
Weld Weld Output Rated Max. Open- Sound Levels
Weld Mode/ Output at 100% Duty Cycle Circuit Auxiliary Power Output at Rated Output, Net Weight
Process Range at 104°F (40°C) Voltage Rated at 104°F (40°C)** 23 ft. (7 m) Dimensions (without fuel)***
CC/DC 20–400 A 300 A at 32 VDC 85 VDC 12,000 watts peak Mitsubishi H: 32 in. Mitsubishi
(TIG) 350 A at 27 VDC 30 VDC* 10,000 watts continuous Idle: 68.7 dB (93 Lwa) (813 mm) 993 lb. (450 kg)
400 A at 24 VDC 1-phase, 84/42 A, Weld: 72.1 dB (97 Lwa) W: 26.25 in. Kubota
CC/DC 20–400 A
120/240 VAC, 60 Hz Kubota (667 mm) 950 lb. (431 kg)
(Stick)
Idle: 66 dB (91 Lwa) D: 56 in. CAT
CV/DC 14–40 V Weld: 71.6 dB (96 Lwa) (1,422 mm) 1,010 lb. (458 kg)
(FCAW/MIG) CAT
Idle: 65 dB (90 Lwa)
Weld: 71.2 dB (96 Lwa)

*Sense voltage for Lift-Arc™ TIG and stick with VRD on.
**Will operate either 60 Hz or 50/60 Hz power tools, lights, etc.
***Additional 82 lb. (37 kg) when fuel tank is full.
Certified by Canadian Standards Association to both the Canadian and U.S. Standards. Meets NEMA and IEC output ratings.

Engine Specifications (Engines warrantied separately by the engine manufacturer.)

Automatic Engine
Engine Brand Features HP Type Engine Speeds Capacities Shutdown
Mitsubishi EPA Tier 4 Final compliant, 24.7 Four-cylinder, liquid-cooled Idle: 1,500 rpm Fuel: 11.5 gal. (43.5 L) Low oil pressure,
USA

S4L2 includes 120 V block heater industrial diesel Weld: 1,800 rpm Oil: 6 qt. (5.7 L) high coolant temperature,
Coolant: 6 qt. (5.7 L) low fuel level
Kubota 20.2 Four-cylinder, liquid-cooled
V1505 industrial diesel
USA/Int’l

Caterpillar 24.7 Turbo-charged three-cylinder, Fuel: 11.5 gal. (43.5 L)

C1.5T liquid-cooled industrial diesel Oil: 5.9 qt. (5.6 L)
Coolant: 6 qt. (5.7 L)

Performance Data
Fuel Consumption Curve Simultaneous Welding and Power
5.68 1.50

4.73 1.25
Weld Amperes Total Aux. Power Available (Watts)
25 A 10,000
Us Gal./Hr.

3.79 1.00
Liters/Hr.

75 A 10,000
2.84 0.75
125 A 10,000
1.89 0.50
175 A 9,000
Idle
0.95 0.25 225 A 7,500
0.00 0.00 300 A 4,500
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400
350 A 1,000
DC Weld Amperes at 100% Duty Cycle

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 Function Guide
1. Self-calibrating digital weld meters with 1 7
fault code indication display preset or 8
actual weld parameters. 9
2
2. Pushbutton main control knob used for 10
adjusting amperage/voltage, adjusting arc 3
control, and accessing the service menu. 11
3. LED process indicator. Front panel process 4
selections are illuminated with an LED that 12
identifies the active process. This enables
the selected weld process to be seen at a 5
distance from the power source.

4. Lift-Arc™ TIG with Auto-Stop™ and

Auto-Crater.™ 13

5. USB port allows software updates from a

USB drive. A summary file of recorded data 6
from the unit will be saved to a USB drive
that is inserted.
6. Weatherproof Lexan® nameplate is super 14
durable and resists cracking and fading.
7. Adjustable fine arc settings adjusts USA model
arc control when in stick processes or
inductance when in CV/wire processes to
change the weld puddle fluidity. In TIG, 15
Auto-Stop adjusts the arc length at which

TEST GFCI AT RUN SPEED ONLY

the arc will terminate. The fine settings
assist the operator to get a more tailored
arc for their application.
8. Maintenance interval reminder. Yellow
and red indicator lights let an operator
know when the machine is approaching
International model receptacles
and finally in need of routine maintenance.
9. Fuel indicator gauge. Low fuel shutdown
ARC START with Lift-Arc ™

shuts engine off prior to running out of Touch or scratch Lift at any angle
Shielding
fuel to prevent loss of fuel in the system, gas
• Reduces or eliminates sticking
and make restarts easy. • Reduces or eliminates electrode/work contamination
Arc Shielding • Low open-circuit voltage
10. Glow plugs assist in cold weather starting. gas

11. Engine control switch is used to start the Workpiece

engine and then select between auto idle
and high speed lock.
ARC END with Auto-Stop ™

12. Standard 14-pin receptacle for simple While welding For Auto-Stop, lift up to terminate arc
connection of remote controls and wire • Eliminates need for a remote
feeders. Includes Auto Remote Sense™ Move back control
which automatically switches from panel Lift up Arc ends down to • Maintains shielding gas coverage
until arc without maintain gas
• Eliminates tungsten and
to remote amperage/voltage (A/V) control Shielding
gas
ends flare coverage
workpiece contamination
with remote connected. Eliminates Arc
• Eliminates unwanted arc strikes
confusion of a panel/remote switch. outside the weld area
Workpiece
13. 50 A, 120/240 V receptacle and 20 A, 120 V
GFCI receptacles with circuit breakers
Note: For matching 240 V plug, order 119172. ARC END with Auto-Crater ™

While welding To start Auto-Crater, press

14. Weld output terminals momentary contact switch • Maintains shielding gas coverage
15. International receptacle panel with 16 A, Welding Maintain
• Eliminates tungsten and workpiece
current shielding contamination
240 V receptacle, 20 A 120 V GFCI ramps gas
Shielding down coverage
• Auto-Crater time allows for
receptacle and 32 A, 240 V receptacle gas addition of filler
with circuit breakers Arc
• Eliminates unwanted arc strikes
Note: For matching 240 V, 16 A plug, order 255416 outside the weld area
and for matching 240 V, 32 A plug, order 255418. Workpiece

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 Genuine Miller Accessories ®

Wireless Interface Control Replacement Kit Remote Output Panel Kit 951850 Field SuitCase® 12RC
288137 Field If your engine-driven welder is mounted on a Wire Feeder 951580001
Replacement kit for wireless interface control truck, easily locate the outputs at the point of Lightweight and flexible
machines. NOT compatible with machines that use with the auxiliary power and weld output enough to run wires
are not equipped with wireless interface control. remote panel. See literature AY/20.5. up to .062-inch diameter.
Includes replacement remote, magnetic lanyard, Includes remote voltage
USB charger, 110-volt adapter, and two screen control, drive roll kit and
protectors. Bernard® BTB Gun 300 A.
See literature M/6.5.
Wireless Interface Control Protective Covers
287594 Field MIG (GMAW)/Flux-cored (FCAW) Guns
Five-pack of screen protectors for wireless See Bernard® literature SP-BTB for BTB
interface control remote. air-cooled MIG guns, and SP-DF for Dura-Flux™
self-shielded flux-cored guns.
Protective Cover 195301 Field
Female
Receptacle
Blue water-resistant cover with Miller logo
resists stains and mildew, and protects the
Full KVA Adapter Cord 300517 Field finish of your welder.
NEMA 14-50P to NEMA 6-50R. Adapts engine
drive 120/240 V plug to common Millermatic® MIG/Flux-cored Welding
and Spectrum® 240 V plug.
Spoolmatic® 30A Spool Gun 130831
Air-cooled, 200-amp, one-pound spool gun for
Full KVA Plug Kit
aluminum and stainless MIG. See literature
119172 Field
M/1.73. Requires WC-24 Control 137549.
120/240 V, 50 A plug
(NEMA 14-50P) to fit full XR™ Wire Feeders and Guns
KVA receptacle. Push-pull system designed to handle difficult-
to-feed soft alloy wires such as aluminum.
See literature M/1.7 through M/1.74.

International Plug
255416 Field
ArcReach® SuitCase® 8 TIG (GTAW) Welding
951726001 With Bernard® BTB Gun 300 A
1-phase, 240 V, 16 A plug The Dynasty 210 power sources can be run off the
951727 With Bernard® S-Gun™
engine drive’s auxiliary power to provide two arcs with
951728 With Bernard® Dura-Flux™ gun
only one engine.
ArcReach® SuitCase® 12
Engine Filter Kits Field 951729001 With Bernard® BTB Gun 300 A
252782 For Mitsubishi (USA) 951730 With Bernard® S-Gun™ Dynasty® 210 Series
253901 For Kubota (USA/Int’l) 951731 With Bernard® Dura-Flux™ gun For portable AC/DC TIG.
274427 For CAT Turbo (USA/Int’l) ArcReach® SuitCase® 12 Heavy Duty See literature AD/4.81.
Includes all filters required for proper engine 301604 Feeder only — for 3/32-inch cored wire
maintenance. Oil filter, primary and secondary Portable feeder designed to run off of arc voltage.
fuel filter, and primary air filter. When paired with an ArcReach power source,
Spark Arrestor
provides remote control of the power source Multiple Operator Welding
without a control cord — saving time and money.
(Muffler) Kit The XMT 350 FieldPro and CST 280 power sources
See literature M/6.55.
300585 Field can be run off the engine drive’s auxiliary power to
Prevents particles ArcReach® Smart provide two arcs with only one engine.
from leaving the Feeder 951733
muffler that could For use with
potentially start a ArcReach models
fire. Mandatory when operating on California only (see page 3 for XMT® 350 FieldPro™
grasslands, brush, or forest-covered land, and in more information). See literature DC/18.96.
all national forests. For other areas, check your Includes drive rolls
state and local laws. Meets U.S. Forest Service and Bernard®
Standard 5100-1B. PipeWorx 300-15
MIG gun. For MIG,
FA-1D Lockable Flame Arrestor
FCAW, and
Fuel Cap 043947 Field CST ™ 282
advanced RMD®
Fuel cap can be padlocked to See literature DC/29.6.
and pulse processes. See literature M/6.55.
prevent vandalism. A built-in flame
arrestor prevents flames or sparks
from entering the fuel tank.

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 Genuine Miller Accessories (Continued)
®

Plasma Cutting Stick/TIG Remote Controls

ArcReach® Stick/TIG
Remote 301325 RMS-14 On/Off Control 187208
When paired with Momentary-contact switch for contactor control.
an ArcReach power Rubber-covered pushbutton dome switch
source, provides ideal for repetitive on-off applications. Includes
remote control of 26.5-foot (8 m) cord and 14-pin plug.
the power source
without a control
Spectrum 375 X-TREME and 625 X-TREME shown. cord — saving time
Spectrum® 375 X-TREME™ 907529 and money. See literature AY/14.5.
RCC-14 Remote Contactor and Current Control
See literature PC/9.2. RHC-14 Hand Control 151086
Spectrum® 625 X-TREME™ 907579 242211020 East/west rotary-motion fingertip control
See literature PC/9.6. Miniature hand control for attaches to TIG torch using two hook-and-loop
Spectrum® 875 907583 remote current, voltage and fasteners. Includes 26.5-foot (8 m) cord and
See literature PC/9.8. contactor control. Dimensions: 14-pin plug.
The Spectrum 375 X-TREME and 625 X-TREME 4 x 4 x 3.25 in. (102 x 102 x 82 mm).
PRHC-14 Hand Control 195511
come complete with protective X-CASE™ Includes 20-foot (6 m) cord and 14-pin plug.
Complete current or voltage control brings
(not shown). 120 volts GFCI power to work area in a single
Wireless Remote Hand
Control 301582 cord. Housed in a durable, light aluminum case
For remote current, voltage and includes 125-foot (38 m) cord with plugs.
and contactor control.
Extension Cables for 14-Pin Remote Controls
Receiver plugs directly into
or 24 VAC Wire Feeders
the 14-pin receptacle of Miller
242208025 25 ft. (7.6 m)
machine. Up to 300-foot
242208050 50 ft. (15.2 m)
(91.4 m) operating range.
242208080 80 ft. (24.4 m)
Wireless antenna kit 300749 is recommended.
Wireless Antenna Kit 300749
Recommended for improved reception.

Trailers and Hitches (Note: Trailers are shipped unassembled.) Mounting Specifications
F 4 holes

A Front Panel
B
Dual Hitch 301441
Combination 2-inch (50 mm) ball hitch
and 3-inch (76 mm) lunette eye in one C
reversible assembly. D
HWY-Mid Frame Trailer 301438 E
1,424-pound (646 kg) capacity highway trailer 2-In-1 Document/
with welded steel tubing frame, heavy-duty Fire Extinguisher Holder A. 27.75 in. (705 mm)
axle with roller bearing hubs and leaf-spring 301236 B. 26.25 in. (667 mm)
suspension. Includes jack stand, fenders, lights, Stores documents and holds C. 52.25 in. (1,327 mm)
and dual hitch with 2-inch (50 mm) ball hitch a 5-pound fire extinguisher. D. 2 in. (51 mm)
and 3-inch (76 mm) lunette eye. E. 56 in. (1,422 mm)
Note: Holder shown mounted F. .562 in. (14 mm) diameter
Cable Tree 043826 on trailer. Fire extinguisher
Provides an area to conveniently wrap weld not included. Height: 32 in. (813 mm)
cables and extension cords. Width: 26.25 in. (667 mm)
Depth: 56 in. (1,422 mm)
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
HWY-Mid 1,605 lb. 1,424 lb. 1,424 lb. 19.5 in. 8 in. 46 in. ST175/80D-13 Length: 101 in. (2,565 mm) 181 lb.
Frame (728 kg) (646 kg) (646 kg) (495 mm) (203 mm) (1,168 mm) Load Range C Width: 55 in. (1,397 mm)* (82 kg)

*Width at outside of fenders.

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 Ordering Information
Equipment and Options Stock No. Description Qty. Price
®
Big Blue 400 Pro (USA) 907732 Kubota. USA model
907733 Mitsubishi. USA model
907774 CAT (turbo charged). USA model
Big Blue® 400 Pro with ArcReach® (USA) 907732001 Kubota. USA model
907733001 Mitsubishi. USA model
907774001 CAT (turbo charged). USA model
Big Blue® 400 Pro with Wireless Interface Control 907732013 Kubota. USA model
and ArcReach® (USA) Note: Big Blue 400 PipePro has WIC models w/Mitsubishi or CAT engines
Big Blue® 400X Pro (International) 907732010 Kubota. International model
907732011 Kubota. International model with ArcReach®
907774002 CAT (turbo charged). International model
Field Accessories
Wireless Interface Control Replacement Kit 288137 See page 6 for items included
Wireless Interface Control Protective Covers 287594 Five-pack of screen protectors for wireless interface control remote
Full KVA Adapter Cord 300517
Full KVA Plug Kit 119172 120/240 V
International Plug 255416
Engine Filter Kits See page 6
Spark Arrestor (Muffler) Kit 300585
FA-1D Lockable Flame Arrestor Fuel Cap 043947
Remote Output Panel Kit 951850 For truck-mounted engine-driven welders. Includes auxiliary power and
weld output remote panel
Protective Cover 195301
MIG/Flux-cored Welding
Wire Feeders See page 6
MIG (GMAW) and Flux-cored (FCAW) Guns See Bernard® literature SP-BTB and SP-DF
Spoolmatic 30A Spool Gun
® 130831 Requires WC-24 Control. See literature M/1.73
WC-24 Control 137549 See literature M/1.73
XR™ Wire Feeder Control and Guns See literature M/1.7 through M/1.74
TIG Welding See page 6
Multiple Operator Welding See page 6
Plasma Cutting See page 7
Stick/TIG Remote Controls
ArcReach® Stick/TIG Remote 301325 For use with ArcReach models only
RHC-14 Hand Control 242211020 Hand control with 20 ft. (6 m) cord
Wireless Remote Hand Control 301582 Hand control with wireless 300 ft. (91.4 m) operating range
Wireless Antenna Kit 300749 Recommended for improved reception
RMS-14 On/Off Control 187208 Remote contactor control
RCC-14 Remote Contactor and Current Control 151086 Fingertip control
PRHC-14 Hand Control 195511 Hand control with 120 V GFCI receptacle, 125 ft. (38 m)
Extension Cables See page 7
Trailers and Hitches
HWY-Mid Frame 301438 Trailer with lights, fenders and dual hitch. For highway use
Cable Tree 043826 Trailer-mounted cable holder
Dual Hitch 301441 Combination 2 in. (50 mm) ball hitch and 3 in. (76 mm) lunette eye in
one reversible assembly
2-In-1 Document/Fire Extinguisher Holder 301236 Stores documents and holds a 5 lb. fire extinguisher

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