Had my Harbor Freight welder stolen, so I am looking to replace, and upgrade. Right now I am thinking about getting the Millermatic® 180 Auto-Set™, It will be around $800. Couple quick specs:

Input Power
- Requires 1-Phase Power
- 230 V, 21.7 A, 60 Hz
Rated Output
- 135 A at 22.5 VDC, 30% Duty Cycle
Welding Amperage Range
- 30 - 180 Amps
Wire Speed
- 40 - 460 IPM (1.0 - 11.7 m/min)

What else is a comparable machine, preferably for less or equal money out there?

Thank you very much!

 

I have that machine, it is very nice. You will like it if you decide to go with it.

 

Lincoln and Esab both have comparable welding machines:

Esab's MigMaster 173
http://products.esabna.com/EN/home/a...ster%C2%AE_173

Lincoln Electric Power MIG 180C
http://www.mylincolnelectric.com/Cat...t.aspx?p=42422

Not sure on the prices but those have similar specs.

 

Thank you for the info!

 

If you can spend some more dough, I would go with the millermatic 211. It gives you the best of both worlds 110v & 220v.

 

Snap-On Muscle Mig FTW.

 

I am currently in the market for the a new MIG as well. My old one was a cheapo 110V that just isn't cutting it anymore. I settled on the Millermatic 180, which is ~$800 -$50 miller rebate. Does anyone know of a good website that has a coupon code available that I could order it from?

 

having the 110v option is nice, but personally i don't like welding with it, you can get an adapter that turns two 110v wall sockets into one 220v (not quite as good as the real thing but its close)

any millermatic is pretty good tho i used to use a 180 had good results with it. happy hunting

 

I don"t really like to weld with the 110v option eithier, but when it's 110v or nothing I will take the 110v.

 

where can you get this adapter? or can you make it??

 

i have never done one myself but you can diy one with parts from a well equipped hardware store.

i don't know enough about how alt. current works to say how to do it. i'll see if i can find some info on it

edit: you may also be able to buy one at said well equipped hardware store.

 

i belive if you buy the 211 it comes with the adapter to run 110 or 220. they call it their multi voltage plug. i wanted th 211 but nreede a welder right now and got the lincon 180 and am happy with is so far.

 

I think with those multi plugs, it has to be 2 wall outlets that are on different breakers. I think??, I havent looked into them enough to know for sure but make sure if you plan on going that route

 

we just bought this welder, actually stole it for 300 with a full bottle. for the size of the machine i think its an animal.