Welder Comparison

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I searched the forums for this and didn't find a whole lot of specific information.  I'm looking at getting a new engine driven welder in the next month or so.  I've run both Lincoln and Miller in the past and been satisfied with both.  Do any of you guys know which company is making the better 250 welder right now?Matthew MortonTexas A&M '06Logsdon Seminary '13"Who Dares Wins""AFTF""WH2PH"SA 200 (Code: 5337)TB 302CP 302 w/22A Wire FeederMillerMatic 200Miller Syncrowave 200MillerMatic 252BurnTables 4x4 CNC MachineHypertherm 65
Reply:What will you be doing with it?If your welding pipe and doing code work, a diesel Lincoln is the superior machine. No question.If your just looking for a portable machine in general, either brand with a gas engine will do fine.JasonLincoln Idealarc 250 stick/tigThermal Dynamics Cutmaster 52Miller Bobcat 250Torchmate CNC tableThermal Arc Hefty 2Ironworkers Local 720
Reply:I will not be pipelining.  I'm just looking for a machine for general fabrication and repair work.  I want to be able to run a suitcase off of it.  Not really looking to tig with it although the option would be nice.  Mainly, I'm curious if one or the other is a better machine right now.Matthew MortonTexas A&M '06Logsdon Seminary '13"Who Dares Wins""AFTF""WH2PH"SA 200 (Code: 5337)TB 302CP 302 w/22A Wire FeederMillerMatic 200Miller Syncrowave 200MillerMatic 252BurnTables 4x4 CNC MachineHypertherm 65
Reply:I have a 250 bobcat and run wire with it.  I have found it runs dual shield best.  You need AC and DC?Miller Pro 300 SS w/ cat Miller Bobcat 250Miller Diversion 165 Miller 211Miller Xtreme 375Miller 12vsMiller Dynasty 200 DX Miller Passport Plus w/ Spool GunMiller 30a spoolmaticLincoln AC225 Buzz Box VictorMathey Dearman - H&M