Anyone know anything about Century Welders? (1 Viewer)

[Fedyschyn]

There is a welding setup for sale locally to me that includes a
83171 Century 170GL flux 130 amp cold 220V Model 117-079-100.
He is asking 550$ for a cart, bottle, helmet, gloves, and a couple of spools of wire.

Now after some google searching I came up with very little about the company or specific model. I found that they were bought up by lincoln but that is about it. Would it be better to go with this 220V used welder or just grab a Hobart 140? It will be mostly used for sheet metal and maybe some bumpers and sliders in the future.

 

[Tools R Us]

Century was the "home owner"/economy brand of Solar Electric. Years ago they they were bought out by Lincoln and most of the welding products in those brands were discontinued, making parts hard to get. At one time they made OK welders, lots of them branded and sold by wagon jobbers like Snap-on. But in later years most of their welders were imports. I would pass on it.

 

[RHINO]

ditto what tools said,, it will possibly be a disposable welder, so keep that in mind.

 

[akraven]

I have had a Century welder for many years and had good luck with it. I too would be hestitant given that they are no longer made. Here is a source of some parts. Millerwelds Miller Welding Equipment, Hobart Welders MIG TIG, Welder Supplies, Compressed Gas Cylinders, Safety
Authorized Century Repair Canada - Welders, Plasma Cutters, Chargers, Battery Testers
akraven

 

[Cookiemonster]

I've got an old Century thaat I'd be willing to part with for the right price & local p/up.

 

[bkfj40]

I bought my hobart 220v welder with auto helmet, bottle, wire, cart, etc...from tractor supply for under $500 new...

look around, ask the welding shop if they have any trade-ins and talk to some buddies. You can do a lot better than that deal...


bk

 

[Fedyschyn]

thanks for all the responses guys I will be passing on this one. Now I'm on the search for a hobart