Century 255 mig or everlast 253 mig

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Looking at purchasing a new mig for shop , I’m used to shops in past having miller or Lincoln transformer welders . I don’t have loads of cash for the high end miller or Lincoln machines and I’ve come across these 2 machines, I’ll be welding some aluminum on our truck bodies, and steel on equipment and trailers and trucks, thickest aluminum would be 3/8” but rare more on the 1/4” side. Steel would be 1/4” to 5/16” probably maximum of 3/8”. I can’t find much at all about the century 255 , rep on phone said should be fine with spool gun included. Everlast only see a few videos with some good reviews. Any help with these brands would be appreciated, i don’t want to waste my money and be on the search again lol . Thank you
Reply:What do you plan on using this machine for ? These units are vastly different devices. The Century 255 mig looks like Lincolns answer to the  Hobart(miller) Ironman welder . Made for basic mig welding in a maintenance/repair shop : simple , heavy, more amps for less dollars.The Everlast 235 is more in class with the HTP 220 mig pulse thingy.  Made for pulse welding, and many other features like mig brazing, stainless, and aluminum work. Made more for a fabrication shop : a few less amps, more features, portability, for more dollars.good luckAirco 250 ac/dc Heliwelder Square waveMiller Synchrowave 180 sdMiller Econo Twin HFLincoln 210 MPDayton 225 ac/dcVictor torchesSnap-On YA-212Lotos Cut60DPrimeweld 225 ac/dcPrimeweld mig180Miller AEAD-200
Reply:you can look into it yourself but i think many of the miller machines have rebates right now. plus some online stores have their own rebates on top of that. multimatic 235 looks to be about $300 in rebates from atleast one store i seen. total price wouldnt be much more than the other machines your asking about. ya the 235 has a bit less power but miller is normally a safe bet. may wanna dig a bit further into all your options before pulling the triggerinvertig 221 water cooledhypertherm powermax 30xpfronius transpocket 180fronius transsteel 2200fronius iwave 230i water cooled
Reply:I will be welding on aluminum dump bodies when necessary, I initially liked the century 255 with the included spool gun , shipped too my door is $1699 , most of welding shops near me are recommending the miller 252 , or Lincoln 262 both close $4000 plus have too purchase a spool gun , so the total is closer too $6000 ! Ouch I figured the century was more affordable for the shop not tons of fabricating but some and lots of repairs, if anybody has links to better prices or different welding machines let me know, thanks
Reply:Did you try looking for the suggested machines in the used market? Also, if you aren't welding too thick aluminum, take a look at HTP pro pulse 220 MTS, good machine and no need for a spool gun as you could mig weld aluminum with the regular included mig gun https://usaweld.com/collections/htp-..._pulse_220_mts
Reply:^^^^^^Yea, for what you're describing, my first choice would be a PP220. Interesting vid on maybe just what you're looking to do...
Reply:Of the two I would choose the century unit. I wouldn't own an Everlast unless they paid me, but that's just me. I would also consider a nice used MM252, which can be found used for roughly the same price as the new Century. I would also consider the Hobart Ironman 240. But honestly the pulse of the MM255 makes it much better than any of those welders. I think it is worth the extra money.Miller Multimatic 255
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Originally Posted by precivilization

Did you try looking for the suggested machines in the used market? Also, if you aren't welding too thick aluminum, take a look at HTP pro pulse 220 MTS, good machine and no need for a spool gun as you could mig weld aluminum with the regular included mig gun https://usaweld.com/collections/htp-..._pulse_220_mts
Reply:There is a lot of juice difference.  I thiunk I would go for the IM240, that Century is not in the same class, thye IM is wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy more robust.Last edited by Sberry; 4 Days Ago at 05:35 PM.www.urkafarms.com
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Originally Posted by Oscar

The only issue is the "always-the-case" of wanting to weld something relatively thick "rarely".  No matter how rare it would occur, 3/8" aluminum is out of the question for the HTP  Pro Pulse 220MTS, and 3/8" steel is borderline; it's only rated for that thickness with gas and gasless flux cored wire.  Can't dial in power you don't have.
Reply:How many jobs pay the price difference between a serious Miller and lesser machines? Is credit wise or unwise given your shop situation?Ya can't use amps ya don't have and if "pay once, cry once" applies to anything it applies to welding equipment.  For a commercial shop with many years for a better machine to pay off and meantime make use of greater capability I'd get the most machine I could manage. If for some reason the immediate buy price was limited I could see buying a cheaper machine to pay for itself quickly then upgrade later since ya can never have too many welders. I don't max out my 450A ESAB or Miller 340 AB/P (I like used industrial machines) and it's nice that my limit is skill not equipment. I never cried myself to sleep over buying a better (anything) than I needed at the moment but when bucks are tight strategy is called for.  Since the objective is profit I'd look into rental cost to keep that option open on jobs needing different equipment than you own. Another strategy for any business is wait then buy for a particular job that pays off the equipment or a fat chunk thereof.  The big outfits rent all sorts of gear for specific jobs then hand it back when done. Measure everything with money.
Reply:would you never need to stick weld anything ? buying just a stand alone wire welder makes zero sense to me (unless of course you already have a stick welder). but as my one and only machine , why the hell wouldnt i want it to stick weld also. but its your decisioninvertig 221 water cooledhypertherm powermax 30xpfronius transpocket 180fronius transsteel 2200fronius iwave 230i water cooled
Reply:If I was still making a living from I would top three name brands. (HOBART, Lincoln and Miller) they have parts to if need keep the welder going.Hobby welding if welder dies you can just wait for next sale. .Dave

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Looking at purchasing a new mig for shop , I’m used to shops in past having miller or Lincoln transformer welders . I don’t have loads of cash for the high end miller or Lincoln machines and I’ve come across these 2 machines, I’ll be welding some aluminum on our truck bodies, and steel on equipment and trailers and trucks, thickest aluminum would be 3/8” but rare more on the 1/4” side. Steel would be 1/4” to 5/16” probably maximum of 3/8”. I can’t find much at all about the century 255 , rep on phone said should be fine with spool gun included. Everlast only see a few videos with some good reviews. Any help with these brands would be appreciated, i don’t want to waste my money and be on the search again lol . Thank you
Reply:I don't know anything about the Century machine, but as an Everlast owner, I can't imagine I would ever buy another of their machines again.  The mentioned Hobart Ironman 240 is a pretty solid machine that is a brother to the Millermatic 252...primarily just fewer features (digital displays, spot timer, adjustable post flow, push/pull gun capability).Check out my bench vise website:  http://mivise.comMiller Syncrowave 250DXMillermatic 350P with XR AlumaProMiller Regency 200 with 22A feeder and Spoolmatic 3Hobart Champion EliteEverlast PowerTig 210EXT
Reply:What about ESAB?Sent from my Lincoln Buzzbox using Tapatalk