lincoln ac-225 stick welder

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I'm new to welding and in the market for a welder. i have been looking at the Lincoln ac-225 and the Hobart stick mate 235 ac. the Hobart has the same duty cycle as the Lincoln at 225 amps(20%),but it has 100 % at i believe 100 amps. so my question is does anyone no at what amperage the Lincoln has 100% duty cycle?                             thanks
Reply:I think you brought up a good question. I don't know the answer. if you can't get an answer (although SOMEONE SHOULD KNOW) ; try weighing the two in question ,it's my guess that the heavier one has superior transformer , but i am only guessing . I've been told that the old lincoln ac225  had copper windings  & the newer ones have aluminum. Can anyone tell us the FACTS ?
Reply:yes you're right about the windings,the old ones do copper,the guy that is teaching me to weld has one with copper and its about 30 yrs old and is still going strong
Reply:I had one a few years ago. It was copper....ac/dc modelhold on ill see what I can dig on the 100% Duty cycleIF it Catches...Let it Burn
Reply:According to lincoln this machine was based on a 20% duty cycle on all switch positions.  While I know full well Ive welded longer than that, however, I cant say I ever really ran long beads with this machine either.  The machine I now have has 100% duty cycle and Ive never had to worry IF it Catches...Let it Burn
Reply:The best feature of the Hobart over the Lincoln is the infinitely adjustable current control versus the multiple taps of the Lincoln.  Sometimes, you really do just need a LITTLE more heat without wanting to jump to the next tap.Try REALLY HARD to afford the AC/DC model.  DC is the way to go for most work.
Reply:Mac,you obviously saw my post.  In your opinion as an electrician is the statements correct that the duty cycle doesnt change on this machine with taps?   Ive always assumed all machines had a varying duty cycle based on the actual settings.  Is this an exception, or is there perhaps other factors?IF it Catches...Let it Burn
Reply:I maxed out my AC/DC 225 doing about four 36" welds without giving it a rest.  It gets pretty loud when it needs a rest.Neil
Reply:Originally Posted by TxRedneckMac,you obviously saw my post.  In your opinion as an electrician is the statements correct that the duty cycle doesnt change on this machine with taps?   Ive always assumed all machines had a varying duty cycle based on the actual settings.  Is this an exception, or is there perhaps other factors?