comparsion Lincoln to Miller engine driven welders

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i am wondering what would be the difference if any between the Lincoln GXT compared to the Miller Bobcat 250 ? any expereince ? Ideas ? hurry before the wife changes her mind..... MikeHH210Hobart Champ 10KLincoln Buzz BoxCampbell Hausfeld 115Victor JourneymanMilwaukee 14" Chop Saw7" Chop Saw4/12" horz band sawmetal benderother toys forthcoming.
Reply:One is blue and the other is red.   Stick them behind a curtain and weld with either and you would be hard pressed to tell which is which. The only real difference that jumps out at me is the GXT is remote capable. Other than that, they look like red apples vs. blue apples...still apples, though.  The Ranger 250 is a little more different than the Bobus 250..it has the variable dig feature. I do notice the GXT is quite a bit heavier than the Ranger 250 and the Bobus. Bottom line.....you won't go wrong with either. I am partial to blue after the crap Linc put me through a long time ago....yes I AM holding a grudge. That is why I just bought a new BLUE Trailblazer. Just get one before she changes her mind.
Reply:I haven't used a bobcat, but I have always been partial to red.  I have a ranger 250 and never had a problem.  It welds great.  I bought the LN-25 not long after the 250 and it is another great piece of equiptment.  There's alot of people who like the Bobcat too.DewayneDixieland WeldingMM350PLincoln 100Some torchesOther misc. tools
Reply:At this level of machine, I agree there is very little difference between similar sizes.  You won't find a red one on my truck, but that's got nothing to do with the quality of their equipment.  I've welded a lot of stuff with Lincoln Rangers and Miller Bobcats.It's your money, but I think I would be remiss if I didn't at least mention that you look at a machine in the class of the Miller Trailblazer, though.  WELL WORTH the extra money, in my opinion, especially if you will use it often as a primary welding power source.
Reply:I have a Miller Trailblazer, and I love it. I am looking to buy an old grey mule(SA 200) because the price is right. I am a blue iron man, Fords and Millers but I have room for a classic behind the truck. Mac is richt night and day between the Bobcat and the Trailblazer. The Bobcat is for service trucks, and the Trailblazer is for Weldors.Disclaimer; "I am just an a$$hole welder, don't take it personally ."
Reply:Im all for the old SA-200 Lincolns that  are all copper windings.I have a 1967 long hood and an old shorthood that is getting a valve job.The old SA-200`S if in good shape will still GET-R-DONE.Some SA-200`S have aluminum windings and the heat is not consistent when stacking iorn.If it has a square looking generator behind the face its aluminum and I used one on a pipeline a few months back and it just is not as smooth as the copper wound one that I use now.Some jobs will let nothing but Lincolns on their jobs and that is one reason I dont own nothing but lincolns.
Reply:Originally Posted by pipeliner2006...Some jobs will let nothing but Lincolns on their jobs and that is one reason I dont own nothing but lincolns.
Reply:.............and this helps dude wanting a comparison of Rangers vs. Bobcats...how?
Reply:Yes mainly some pipeline companies want only Lincoln`s with good welders behind the stinger.I dont know why because I have seen some crappy welders on some pipelines and how they stay on is a mystery to me.I firmly believe if you will be welding with rod`s over 5/32 as in 3/16th over 8 hours daily you better not invest in the miller bobcat because it will burn it up.As for the miller pipe pro it may be different?
Reply:Originally Posted by pipeliner2006...I firmly believe if you will be welding with rod`s over 5/32 as in 3/16th over 8 hours daily you better not invest in the miller bobcat because it will burn it up.As for the miller pipe pro it may be different?
Reply:i would check the make of the engine, that could be what makes your dissission. both good machines and i run the ranger 250 because we have a better dealer. the miller was not a good dealer for us so that is why i switched.thanskMaking a living with old style equipment in the Great White North.www.kingofobsolete.cawww.cattraintours.ca
Reply:Originally Posted by King of Obsoletei would check the make of the engine, that could be what makes your dissission. both good machines and i run the ranger 250 because we have a better dealer. the miller was not a good dealer for us so that is why i switched.thansk