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ESAB Miggytrac B501 Compact Battery Driven Tractor
- Increased Productivity: Boost your welding output by up to 100% with automated welding
- Enhanced Weld Quality: Achieve consistent, high-quality welds with superior control and precision
- Reduced Labour Costs: Free up your welders for other tasks and streamline your workflow
- Improved Welder Safety: Minimise welder exposure to welding hazards
- Lower Operating Costs: Reduce overall welding costs through increased efficiency
£3,126.09 ex VAT


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Increase your welding productivity and reduce costs with the ESAB Miggytrac™ B501 Compact Battery Powered Welding Tractor
The ESAB Miggytrac B501 is a game-changing solution for automating your MIG/MAG, plasma, and oxy-fuel welding processes. This compact, versatile tractor is designed to streamline your operations and take your welding efficiency to the next level.
Effortless Welding Automation for Improved Efficiency
The Miggytrac B501 eliminates the need for manual torch manipulation, freeing up your welders to focus on other critical tasks. This not only reduces welder fatigue but also improves weld consistency and quality. The tractor’s intuitive design and easy setup allow you to be up and running in no time, maximising your production uptime.
Features
- Universal Compatibility: The Miggytrac B501 works seamlessly with a wide variety of standard ESAB welding torches, so you can leverage your existing equipment
- Superior Maneuverability: True 4-wheel drive and high-traction wheels ensure smooth, stable operation on even the most challenging surfaces
- Self-Guiding Carriage: The integrated guide wheels automatically adjust to maintain consistent torch-to-work distance, producing precise and uniform welds
- Long-lasting Battery Power: The Miggytrac B501 is powered by a user-friendly, interchangeable battery system that delivers up to 8 hours of continuous operation on a single charge
- Reduced Operating Costs: By automating your welding process and increasing production speeds by up to 84%, the Miggytrac B501 can significantly reduce your overall welding costs
- Improved Welder Ergonomics: The Miggytrac B501 minimises welder exposure to heat, UV radiation, fumes, and awkward postures, creating a safer and more comfortable work environment
Applications
- Structural Fabrication: Construction, shipbuilding, and heavy machinery fabrication
- Automotive Manufacturing: Body-in-white, assembly lines, and repair shops
- Pressure Vessel Manufacturing: Boilermaking, tank fabrication, and piping systems
- Aerospace Industry: Aircraft component manufacturing and repair
- Industrial Maintenance: Plant maintenance, repair, and overhaul
- Fabrication Shops: General fabrication and custom metalworking
- Art and Sculpture: Large-scale metal art and sculpture creation
- Education and Training: Welding education and training programs
- Research and Development: Welding research and development projects
- Custom Applications: Tailored solutions for specific industry needs
Specifications
Measurements and Dimensions | ||||
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Conditional Qualification | horizontal without magnet | horizontal with magnet | vertical at 45 deg with magnet | – |
Linear Slides Setting Length (met) | – | – | – | ±32 mm ( ±1.3 in. ) |
Slide Height Adjustment (met) | – | – | – | ±40 mm ( ±1.6 in. ) |
Tensile Force (met) | 12 kg ( 26.5 lbs ) |
25 kg ( 55 lbs ) |
11 kg ( 24.25 lbs ) |
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Max Inclination | – | – | – | 45 deg |
Dimensions (LxWxH) (met) | – | – | – | 310 x 290 x 250 mm ( 12.2 x 11.4 x 9.8 in. ) |
Weight (met) | – | – | – | 12 kg ( 26.5 lbs ) |
Power Requirements | |
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Conditional Qualification | (Battery not included) |
Battery Voltage, VDC | 18 VDC |
Spares & Accessories
Magnet kit for front and rear – 0457357131
Battery + battery charger – 0457468073
Battery 18V Li-ion, Makita® * – 0457468070
Battery charger 230 V AC Makita®* – 0457468072
Adjustable guide wheel kit Miggytrac™, Adjustable height (H): 52–75 mm (2.0–3.0 in.) – 0457357171
Resources
Invest in the ESAB Miggytrac B501 today and experience the future of automated welding. Order now or contact us to learn more about how this innovative tractor can revolutionise your welding operations.
Weight | 12 kg |
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Dimensions | 31 × 29 × 25 cm |
Brand |
Esab |
Nationwide Delivery (all items excluding gas cylinders):
- Free UK mainland (England, Scotland and Wales) delivery on orders over £85 inc. VAT
- UK mainland delivery is £7.50 inc. VAT on orders under £85 inc. VAT
- UK islands and Northern Ireland shipping costs may vary
Click and Collect:
Free click and collect with no minimum spend from our warehouse on the Empress Park, Southampton with on-site parking. Once your order has been processed, we will advise you when it is ready for pickup.
Just want advice? No problem. Feel free to call in to speak to one of our friendly experts.
EWS Fleet Coverage Areas:
Southampton | Eastleigh | Winchester | Alton | Farnham | Petersfield | Havant | Hayling Island | Waterlooville | Fareham | Portsmouth | Gosport | Chichester | Arun | Worthing | New Forest | Christchurch | Salisbury | Wiltshire | Test Valley | Basingstoke and Deane | West Berkshire | Reading | Hart | Waverley | East Hampshire | East Dorset | Hampshire | Bournemouth | Poole | Lymington | Ringwood | Verwood | East Preston | Goring-by-Sea | Lancing | Shoreham-by-Sea | Steyning | Bramber | Horsham | Adur
UK Delivery for Gas Cylinders:
Shipping costs for gas cylinders are calculated at checkout once the delivery postcode is entered.
International Delivery:
Please contact us for an accurate delivery quote.

Automation Consultation
Automation is the smart choice for any modern business looking ahead. With the right tailored solution, it will boost efficiency and reduce your long-term costs. Here's how:
1. Overcome labour shortages: Stay ahead of the industry’s skilled welder shortage
2. Minimise waste/human error: automation reduces material waste and rework by up to 15%
3. Cut Energy Costs: Automated welding systems use up to 30% less energy than manual methods
4. Lower Emissions: Automated systems reduce spatter and fumes, cutting emissions by up to 20% and creating a cleaner, safer work environment.
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