Millermatic 211 wire feed vs Lincoln PowerMig 180

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Hello and thanks in advance for the help.I have a 'Home Depot Special' Lincoln mig welder. I'd like to upgrade to a better quality machine, having fought with a variet of issues like feeding, consistent arc, etc..I had a good look at a Lincoln PowerMig 180 and it looks like a good machine - well made, especially in the wire feed mechanism. Lincoln's competitive comparison skewers the wire feed on the Millermatic 180, but I can't find a comparison with with Millermatic 211.I haven't seen a '211 anywhere, so I don't know how its drive compares to the Lincoln 180. I'd probably prefer the 211 over the L180, based on the specs and the option to run it on 110 (hey - you never know).Any comments? The reviews I've read on the 211 seem pretty favorable.Thanks
Reply:There is also the Miller DVI2, which is what I have. A full sized Chassis and more duty cycle than the 211. I think it uses the full sized machine drive too.I can't tell you about comparisons though it's the only machine I have ever owned and the only machine I have really used. I like it just fine though.
Reply:You won't go wrong with either one- the Miller offers more top end and 120v/240v-- the price reflects those options.180c runs around 758.00MM211 around 970.00Ed Conleyhttp://www.screamingbroccoli.com/MM252MM211 (Sold)Passport Plus & Spool gunLincoln SP135 Plus- (Gone to a good home)Klutch 120v Plasma cutterSO 2020 benderBeer in the fridge
Reply:the 211 is a great welder but at 94lbs mynext welder will be the passport +
Reply:Originally Posted by salem747There is also the Miller DVI2, which is what I have. A full sized Chassis and more duty cycle than the 211. I think it uses the full sized machine drive too.I can't tell you about comparisons though it's the only machine I have ever owned and the only machine I have really used. I like it just fine though.
Reply:It is not the full size drive. I was going to get one till the lws had the lincoln 216 on special for the same price. I got the 216 and spool gun and a auto lincoln helmet for 1400.  I been happy with it . The 211 is nice but I wanted the more heavy duty drive system and for the price I could not pass up that deal.]Lincoln PT 225 Tig