Lincoln or Miller?

[Grommit327]

I am going in with a friend on a new welder just so I have something to work on my truck with again. We decided to go with a 180A unit just because neither of us has the money for a 210. I have always been a true blue fan myself and haven't actually used a Lincoln. My buddy at airgas wants me to take a look at the new Lincoln welders and he likes them over the newer millers. Spec wise the duty cycles are similar however the Lincoln is spec'ed for 3/16" material while the Miller is spec'ed for 5/16". I have a feeling both should be decent for 1/4" though. Any thoughts, opinions or otherwise useless bullshit??? :flipoff:

Oh and the Lincoln is only about $40 less than the Miller

 

[MIG'DHORSE]

being a true blue fan as well.... you know my vote. i would go for the higher rated welder. 5/16 is a more reliable number to have than 3/16. $40 is nothing to spend to gain another 1/8" of welding power!

 

[Outback]

Always get the biggest machine that you can.
All of mine are Blue.
Whatever you buy make sure that you can get the consumables easily!

Chris

 

[Hip]

something to consider which might or might not be a valid point...

i heard from a welder friend of mine the biggest difference between lincoln and miller is the material the contacts are made from. heard lincoln used aluminium vice brass?

might want to ask a few repair shops about that issue.

get the biggest you can afford.

im very happy with my hobart 180. for the price anyways.

 

[GRNTACO]

Miller.

 

[zip1]

A friend of mine who works maintenance on welders at Machinist Inc, said they changed over from Lincoln's to Miller's due to maintenance issues (dependability). So I picked up a MM175 at Airgas based on his recommendation, I'm happy with it

 

[Brian H]

True blue......

 

[Grommit327]

Supposedly with this new model Lincoln has fixed alot of their reliability issues but I really don't want to be the one to find out if this is true or not. I have always had good luck with Millers (except my last one but that was about 25years old). Might as well stick with the tried and true

 

[skrause]

Did anyone mention blue yet? :corn:

My buddy at airgas wants me to take a look at the new Lincoln welders and he likes them over the newer millers.

Lemme guess, they sell Lincoln and not miller. :redneck:

 

[Grommit327]

Did anyone mention blue yet? :corn:


Lemme guess, they sell Lincoln and not miller. :redneck:

Nope...they sell both. He just wanted me to take a look at both new machines and said the feedback so far has been positive on the Lincoln. Either way I'm gettin a pretty good deal.

(I didn't say this but $717 for the miller )

 

[MIG'DHORSE]

A friend of mine who works maintenance on welders at Machinist Inc, said they changed over from Lincoln's to Miller's due to maintenance issues (dependability). So I picked up a MM175 at Airgas based on his recommendation, I'm happy with it

i'm really happy with mine as well.

 

[krickett]

Go with the Miller. I did a lot of research on the different brands before i purchased mine and decided on Miller because of their reputation and quality of the components. Everyone i talked to hands down recommended Miller and the quality, in my opinion, is higher. The Miller weighs more meaning the components in it are of higher and heavier quality. I looked at the lincoln at CWS and it did not feel as solid as the miller did. I played around with the drive roll mechanism and really gave it a good looking over and felt that the Miller was a much better built unit overall. The guys at CWS all told me that the Miller is a better unit as well.

Just my $.02

 

[slim83]

miller

I have used both and i prefer miller they weld smooth and I have never had a problem with dependabillty the miller I used at work had the **** beat out of it the thing was hagerd looking and it welded like a champ

 

[Grommit327]

We ended up getting the Miller 180. After comparing the units side by side it was a no brainer. Now to just get everything wire up at both homes so it can be used.

 

[GRNTACO]

We ended up getting the Miller 180. After comparing the units side by side it was a no brainer. Now to just get everything wire up at both homes so it can be used.

Awesome!! What is the first project?

 

[Grommit327]

Well hmmm...I would say get my clamp remade for my H/A ram. Then it's on to rear suspension and DIY beadlocks when I get the cash

Oh...and I'm tired of looking at my unfinished primered but half rusty rear bumper...so that will finally get finished up

 

[GRNTACO]

Well hmmm...I would say get my clamp remade for my H/A ram. Then it's on to rear suspension and DIY beadlocks when I get the cash

Oh...and I'm tired of looking at my unfinished primered but half rusty rear bumper...so that will finally get finished up

That is a good start. :awesomework:

 

[cisco]

I've had the Lincoln 175T for a few years and dont have any complaints about it.

 

[chevyxj]

It's a Ford Vs. Chevy thing. They are both good units and both work great. I personanlly have a Lincoln 255 and its worked great for me. I have also used Millers and they are also great units. Either way is a good choice.

 

[PORTER]

Miller 175, or 210 if you have the extra cash.