Ranger GXT

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I am considering buying a Ranger GXT or 250 and was wondering if anybody had any comments about these machines. Intended use will be for farm and ranch construction projects, pipe fences, pens, barns etc.welder
Reply:You will want a wire feeder for it also... Me!
Reply:When the boss took me shopping for a machine I had only worked for him a few months. I though I'd save him a few bucks and get a ranger 10,000. Truth is the Ranger 10,000 does a fine job for 99% of what we need but I still wish that we would have got the GXT or 250. For the jobs you've listed any of these machines will do fine.
Reply:I think the arc quality on the ranger 250 is slightly better than the GXT, however you will not have AC weld output with the ranger 250.  I purchased the GXT for my business because I needed the AC output for tigging aluminum. For the jobs that you will be using it for  I would recommend the GXT, but the 250 would serve you well also.I'm a Lover, Fighter, Wild horse Rider, and a pretty good welding man......
Reply:Thanks for the input.welder
Reply:My dad has been very satisfied with his 250. He bought it when they first came out after running sa200s for 30 years and says it is the best he has ever gotten ahold of. I use an Eagle 10,000 on my truck. I wish it had cv for a wire feeder, but other than that it's great. I do a lot of heavy trailer and equipment repair and have found nothing it can't handle. 10,500 watts peak and 9000 watts constant at 100% duty cycle as well as 210 amps DC at 100%. At $2400.00 (got it at Sam's club) it might be a more economical package for your purposes unless you just need ac welding current. It is also much easier to service than the 250 or GXT.The difference between art and craft is the quality of the workmanship. I am an artist.