which mig miller or hobart

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I have a really old hobart welder beta 250 that is about 25 years old I have had it for about 10 years and before that it was in a semi repair shop since new. But it finally crapped out on me and really thinking time to step up and buy new. I am pretty sure about 1k is about all I want to spend. I am thinking the millermatic 211 and can add spool gun once I come up with another 200 to weld alum. Then I realized I can buy the hobart handler 210 for about the same price with spool gun. Which would you buy, why and have you used either? I will weld sheet metal to 1/4 and 3/8 very very rare.
Reply:Miller and Hobarts are almost the same machine when comparing like models.  The difference is that miller generally has better parts like the feed roller assembly being metal rather than aluminum and the controls being infinite rather that tapped.  I've used Hobarts and they are fine machines, but I always side with the Miller when I'm paying for it.My name's not Jim....
Reply:Another vote for "Blue."  Lincoln Power Mig 216Lincoln AC/DC-225/125Miller  625 X-Treme PlasmaMiller 211 Forney 95FI-A 301HF 91110Victor Journeyman O/PMilwaukee DaytonMakita  Baileigh NRA Life Member
Reply:Add another BLUEThe main thing is not to panic or get excited Bobcat 250, X-Treme 12VS,  MM211Meltabo, Milwaukee,Porter Cable,Dewalt,MakitaVictor O/A, Ingersoll-RandEvolution Rage2, 40 amp PlasmaLincoln 225 AC/DC
Reply:I meant to say metal rather than plastic on the feed roller assembly.  Just saw that....My name's not Jim....
Reply:well acording to hobart they are using alum drive know also
Reply:I got a Miller 211 2 weeks ago, and I'm super pleases with it! I'll be adding the spool gun and necessary tank in a month or so.-Chris
Reply:Originally Posted by SuperArcAnother vote for "Blue."
Reply:Im all for blue but honestly cannot tell the difference between MM211 and HH210 (besides autoset). And yes Hobart now has an all metal drive sys.Hobart 210 MVPHobart Stickmate AC/DCMiller 180Miller 211 MVPMiller Spectrum 625 PlasmaOxy TorchMisc Benders / PressesLots of Duct Tape
Reply:I don't think a 80-90 lb machine is portable...I had a hh 210mvp for two weeks....Welded great, but was to heavy and bulky...IMO.John
Reply:Originally Posted by getmuddyIm all for blue but honestly cannot tell the difference between MM211 and HH210 (besides autoset). And yes Hobart now has an all metal drive sys.
Reply:Those beta migs are great welders, won't you be dropping in performance if you get the 211?  Is there any way you can spring for a Hobart ironman?Farmer2Hobart Champion EliteMiller S-32p 12Lincoln sp175tLincoln 225 ac tombstoneHarris oxy/aceteleneMakita grinders/chopsawHypertherm Powermax 45