I am looking at purchasing either a Lincoln Electric Pro Mig 140 or Hobart Handler 140 welder and wanted to get people's opinions of both. So, what says the group?
Hobart or Lincoln?
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well, I'm no welder but since nobody has chimed in yet, I'll add that the impression I have is that Lincoln is usually compared to Miller, with Hobart being a less expensive version of the Miller, the latter likely due more to fewer features than lesser quality.
I'm kind of partial to Hobart myself, seems like a better value; but admittedly this is not based on exhaustive research or even much direct experience.
But that's all pretty generic. Hopefully a real welder will chime in. (Although they will likely tell you that real welders only use bigger 240V machines...)
I'm kind of partial to Hobart myself, seems like a better value; but admittedly this is not based on exhaustive research or even much direct experience.
But that's all pretty generic. Hopefully a real welder will chime in. (Although they will likely tell you that real welders only use bigger 240V machines...)
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I'd buy whichever was cheaper and/or had better warrranty.
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Thanks for the input guys. I'm not going to be making a tube buggy or anything, just doing small welding so I don't want to spend the $$$ to go bigger. I appreciate your feedback.
fj40charles
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Get the new Hobart Handler 140. 5 voltage taps and all aluminum drive roll housing.
MUCH better than the Lincoln.
http://www.hobartwelders.com/weldtalk/showthread.php?45479-New-Handler-140
MUCH better than the Lincoln.
http://www.hobartwelders.com/weldtalk/showthread.php?45479-New-Handler-140
bobm
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Buy, the Miller if you decide to sell it the retail is better. PLUS its a better machine. 35 + years.
Thanks Bob.
Thanks Bob.
we have a Lincoln 140c and a Hobart 140 in the shop, and I refuse to even touch the Hobart, its a pile compared to the Lincoln. Both run gas with 030 wire, and the Lincoln will out weld the Hobart with the most inexperienced welder. the Lincoln heat dial has infinite adjustability, when the Hobart has 4 or 5 settings.
My understanding is that there is more than one 140 version of the Lincoln -- the ones sold at Home Depot differ from the ones sold down at the local welding supply. Plastic drive roller bits and such in the Home Depot version. I'm not sure what the specific model number difference is. That said, get the Miller. 
The Lincoln pro is the good one, the HD is the one they sale at Lowes and home depot, I did some research and just bought a 180.
The things I was looking for was gas, 240v, and being able to weld 1/4". The Lincoln pro does that like a champ. I also found it on Ebay new for $500 I kept an eye on there for 3-4 weeks and saw a few go at this price. Then I searched craigslist until I found a 125 Cut ft 75/25 bottle, these are $200+ new, $100 on cl.
So far I am extremely please with my Lincoln and it weeks beautifully.
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The things I was looking for was gas, 240v, and being able to weld 1/4". The Lincoln pro does that like a champ. I also found it on Ebay new for $500 I kept an eye on there for 3-4 weeks and saw a few go at this price. Then I searched craigslist until I found a 125 Cut ft 75/25 bottle, these are $200+ new, $100 on cl.
So far I am extremely please with my Lincoln and it weeks beautifully.
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A 110v machine is pretty limited in terms of what you'll be able to do with it. If you only want to burn up to about 1/8th inch material it'll do the trick. Careful material prep and multiple passes can stretch that a bit.
As someone who welds for a living and as a gearhead, I'd save up and get a 220v machine.
Infinite adjustability of both output voltage and wire speed is definitely an asset.
As someone who welds for a living and as a gearhead, I'd save up and get a 220v machine.
Infinite adjustability of both output voltage and wire speed is definitely an asset.
ditto ^^^
I have had the hobart 140 for several years and while it is a good machine I wish I had of gotten the 220V model.
I had a bit of stick welding experience before I got it and I learned a lot by tial and error; but as my skills get better I would like to build bumpers and sliders, and unless you are very skilled the 140 can't really do metal that thick.
I have had the hobart 140 for several years and while it is a good machine I wish I had of gotten the 220V model.
I had a bit of stick welding experience before I got it and I learned a lot by tial and error; but as my skills get better I would like to build bumpers and sliders, and unless you are very skilled the 140 can't really do metal that thick.
X2 on a 220 welder a lot more versitile
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and will be a miller 211 I've read a bunch about it and taking pro advice ..
and will be a miller 211 I've read a bunch about it and taking pro advice ..
keep in mind that 110v machines suck a lot of juice and your wiring may not be up to it. i had a lincoln 110v that i thought was crap because i couldn't ever get spark. plugged it in a plug i don't normally use that was right next to the breaker and it worked. the wiring couldn't handle it.
the lincoln took too many tools to change everything when i changed wire sizes, so when i went big, i went miller. won't ever suggest anything but miller.
the lincoln took too many tools to change everything when i changed wire sizes, so when i went big, i went miller. won't ever suggest anything but miller.
yes, I was put off when I did start reading a bit more about some 120V machines and it turned out that they can't put out much if you're using a "standard" 15A plug unlike what they imply in ads. You need 20 or 25A circuits to come close to what the machine is advertised as capable of. Well, at least safely. Close to misleading advertisement I think...