Which mig welder?

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If I buy before the end of the year, I can get the Millermatic 211, Tweco Fabricator 211i, or Hobart MVP 210 for around the same amount of money.  At Cyberweld, the Millermatic 211 is currently $1095.00 and comes with a free helmet and $200 rebate.  Also at Cyberweld, the Tweco Fabricator 211i is $941.00 with a $100 rebate.  Blain's Farm and Fleet has the Hobart 210 MVP on sale through Dec. 20th at $794.99.  These are all no tax/free shipping.Final cost after rebate:MM 211 - $895 w/free helmetTweco 211i - $841Hobart 210 - $794.99The Tweco is multi-process, which is nice but not essential.  I already have a Miller Classic helmet, which is OK but has flimsy headgear.What would you do?
Reply:I would go with the tweco myself altho the other 2 are good machines. The multiprocess and the ability to load a 12" spool are good things to have. Check out  www.weldersupply, they have the same deal for 930$ before rebate and helmet.
Reply:I'd go Tweco, just for the multi function benefits, then the Miller.  I I'm picky about my helmet so getting that would not be any benefit for me.   That said, the Miller is a tried and true model.Last edited by soutthpaw; 12-16-2015 at 10:00 AM.Tiger Sales:  AHP Distributor    www.tigersalesco.comAHP200x; AHP 160ST; MM350P,  Spoolmatic 30A; Everlast PowerTig 185; Thermal Dynamics 60i plasma.  For Sale:  Cobra Mig 250 w/ Push-pull gun.  Lincoln Wirematic 250
Reply:I bought a Tweco 211i in September and keep being amazed what an inverter welder is capable of.Thermal Arc 210 - Tweco 211I - Cutmaster 52
Reply:is that rebate after this price :Cyberweld Price: $1,095.00I mean for Millermatic 211Last edited by darsh; 12-17-2015 at 10:51 AM.
Reply:Originally Posted by darshis that rebate after this price :Cyberweld Price: $1,095.00I mean for Millermatic 211
Reply:I don't care for a multi process welder.   I like to have a welder for a sole process/purpose, but that's just me.  I'd get the Miller 211.-just another opinion you'll get out of many.  Lincoln Power Mig 216Lincoln AC/DC-225/125Miller  625 X-Treme PlasmaMiller 211 Forney 95FI-A 301HF 91110Victor Journeyman O/PMilwaukee DaytonMakita  Baileigh NRA Life Member
Reply:Originally Posted by SuperArcI don't care for a multi process welder.   I like to have a welder for a sole process/purpose, but that's just me.  I'd get the Miller 211.-just another opinion you'll get out of many.
Reply:I prefer separate machines too. These manufactures need to do what they can to sell more of everything. If one machine is good a 3 in 1 must be better. I think it's a selling gimmick to sell more. Let say that if the straight mig is $1000.00 and the multi purpose is a $1000.00 , wouldn't you think that a dedicated mig has got to be better ? I DO ! Choose wisely .
Reply:Originally Posted by SuperArcI don't care for a multi process welder.   I like to have a welder for a sole process/purpose, but that's just me.
Reply:With the inverter machines there isn't much extra needed to add stick and tig functions. Basically you get a stick lead and then the tig components are sold as an extra accessory .  Most of the multiprocess machines offer more on mig than the dedicated mig machines. Inductance and 2T-4T trigger typically doesnt come with a stand alone mig.
Reply:My current plan is to order the Tweco 211i tomorrow.  So now is your last chance to talk me out of it.
Reply:Originally Posted by StelthMy current plan is to order the Tweco 211i tomorrow.  So now is your last chance to talk me out of it.
Reply:Decisions decisions. Throw a dart at the wall......Last edited by dieselss; 12-21-2015 at 09:15 PM.
Reply:I ordered a Tweco 211i from welder supply last night...lol 930.00 , 100 rebate and free helmet even though I don't need it. Cant be beat.