AC/DC stick or multiprocess

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Well I think the cow left the barn and I am now trying to close the barn doors.  So this is what has happened.  I recently sold my Miller synchrowave and now I am looking for a small ac/dc stick or multiprocess welder.  I sold the miller because of the huge footprint.  So the question is for all  of you professionals:  What ac/dc welder do you prefer and why?  I mainly use stick for plate up to 3/4", but mainly stuff around 1/4-3/8.  I need strength for fabricating parts for a mini excavator.  The miller was nice because of ac/dc, reverse polarity, infinite amp selection.  Majority of my welding is around 90-120 amps.
Reply:how small is small?

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Reply:Great machines. Rugged and dependable. 100 amp of stick 100% duty cycle.Guess 3/4 plate may be a stretch.https://www.millerwelds.com/equipmen...-welder-m00361Last edited by danielplace; 4 Hours Ago at 11:04 PM.
Reply:If all you do is steel, the Multimatic 255 would suit your needs nicely. The only downside is no AC. But it will MIG/GMAW-P up to 1/2 inch in a single pass (350 amps max), run dual shield or metal core wires, DC stick up to 275 amps, and DC TIG with pulse up to 275 amps. It will do everything you mentioned. I sold my MM252 and my Syncrowave 250 to buy this unit.Miller Multimatic 255
Reply:Perhaps I should have also said that I am more retired than working.  I sold my synchrowave 180 because how bulky it is.  My preferrable budget for a new/used welder is around $2,000.  Remember I am not a welder but I use the welder to fabricate new stuff and repair equipment.