Lincoln vs. Miller

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I am new looking a used welder! Come across a Lincoln 220 AC/DC and a Miller 180 AC/DC. Both are $200. Lincoln is a little better condition with extra wire. Miller is fair condition with no extras! Both are said to work great! Aside from the extras and structural condition(exterior), what would be the BETTER buy! Both are about 30 years old! Thanks!
Reply:Hello and welcome.From your description I'd guess you are looking at stick machines. I'm guessing the Lincoln is the standard tapped AC/DC buzz box sold typically at retail outlets vs one of the bigger Idealarcs. The Miller is a bit tougher to pin down, but it might be one of the older tapped units vs one of the infinitely adjustable ones.I'd probably give the Lincoln the nod from the limited info you have given. the extra power and wire would make it slightly a better deal than the Miller. If it's one of the Idealarcs, then definitely go with the Lincoln.Picts would help if you don't want to disclose the actual adds. Then we could at least easily identify the actual machines and judge from there. $200 for a used AC/DC stick machine is a good deal. Typically I see them around me for $250-450+ on average..No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:Lincoln is a better deal!Thermal Arc 210 - Tweco 211I - Cutmaster 52
Reply:what is your favorite color? but seriously you need to look at their specs, and decide what you need.If I only had choice between those 2 I'd choose the higher amperage.
Reply:X2 on getting the one with the highest amperage output.   They are on equal footing quality wise.Tiger Sales:  AHP Distributor    www.tigersalesco.comAHP200x; AHP 160ST; MM350P,  Spoolmatic 30A; Everlast PowerTig 185; Thermal Dynamics 60i plasma.  For Sale:  Cobra Mig 250 w/ Push-pull gun.  Lincoln Wirematic 250
Reply:Both GONE so I'll Look for a Lincoln 225 0r 250 AC/DC for under $200 NO MORE!
Reply:Originally Posted by hondaweldBoth GONE so I'll Look for a Lincoln 225 0r 250 AC/DC for under $200 NO MORE!
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