Question about mig welder cart design

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Just got an Eastwood 175 amp welder and will be building a cart for it. Looking at the commercially made carts, they all have the welder pretty high up, thus moving the center of gravity up high and making it easier to tip over. I would think that it would be better to be lower to the ground for stability.My question: Is there a reason for the welder to be this high up? Am I missing something?Thanks
Reply:Im just guessing but the reason might be more assessable to reach for the controls. Also room for another machine or tools underneath. My cart goes back on a horizontal and will not fall over easily. I wide wheel base with good tires also helps.
Reply:What oxygen454 said; and a higher design also gives you a high point, usually even with where the welder sits, to support your tank.  If you check out the thread "Another welding cart" with my name, you'll see my design.  After I built the cart, I bought an Everlast PowerARC 200 which fits well on the bottom shelf.Good luck and post pictures.  SteveLincoln Pro Mig 180Everlast PowerARC 200
Reply:Most cart designs include a spot for a cylinder of shielding gas, usually behind the welder shelves.  Since the cylinder is usually heavy with its base at the bottom of the cart, it tends to provide stability that compensates for the welder's placement.The cart I designed and built has two large (248 cu.ft.) cylinders, so it won't tip easily. ScottMiller XMT 350 CC/CV w/gas solenoid opt.Miller S-22A wirefeederBernard 400A "Q" gunMiller Spoolmatic 30A / WC-24C-K 200A torch/gas lensWeldcraft WC-18 watercooled torchHypertherm Powermax 30Victor O/A