Central welding is having a sale on Hobart and Miller 175 the both come with carts and have the same warrenty. The Miller is $100 more, but has a variable dail. The Hobart has settings switch, but is basic a Miller. Do I need the variable dail??

IMHO - although the infinite heat settings are nice, the other settings will work just fine.

Go for the Hobart, and spend the $100 on something else you need :D

IMHO- I checked out the Hobart at a local tool store and was'nt too impresssed with the quality of the product. Normally I would have to say Hobart makes a good product, I work on Diesel Hobart Generators for a living, but like I said the construction of the small migs is something to be desired. I would put my money into the Miller! :skull:

I say Miller over a Ho'bart, Millers kick ars! :D

If you ever sell your mig the Miller will still be worth at least a 100.00 more!

The big differences are the wire feeders.. and misc other moving parts..


The Hobart uses all plastic feeders and moving parts

The Miller uses aluminum feeders and rollers..

100 bucks worth? sure.. if you can afford it go miller.

I have the Miller 175 and choose it after looking at both. The guy at the welding store told me that he sees less of them come back for repairs and he suggested it over the Hobart. HTH

I have not welded anything thick enough to go past the 2nd heat setting. I tried 3 and burned thru my 1/8 inch spring hanger I was making.

I like the infinite heat settings of the Hobart but the welding shop guy told me the Miller has that also.

Example:

Heat setting 2 wire speed:30 = hot spark
Heat setting 2 wire speed:50 = hotter spark
Heat setting 2 wire speed:80 = hotter yet spark

Here is a quote from the page: http://www.millerwelds.com/main/products/mig/M10561/

"This all-in-one MIG machine has infinite voltage control with wire feed speed tracking for easy operator control."

Hopefully that was not confusing. :)

Remember, Hobart is made by Miller. We have both and they work equally well... :)

Well I went with the Miller 175. The total package out the door with, tank, electric mask, spool of wire, and cart was $900.
Hope I'm Happy.

Whoa!!! :eek: $655. delivered with a cart from...
http://www.cyberweld.com/milfrestuf.html

Originally posted by Glenn
Remember, Hobart is made by Miller. We have both and they work equally well... :)

they are the same welder except miller does use a little bit better drive mech. miller bought out hobart a year or so ago both good though..:eek:

Even better... $635. from...
http://www.welders-direct.com/merchant2/merchant.mv

:(

Remember, Hobart is made by Miller
and lexus is made by toyota,,,, the hobart is a good unit, but meant to be used by the DIY'er, as in not so often. you would be wise to put your money in the miller if you plan to use it as much as i use my welders.

Or $635 from www.welders-direct.com. :cool:

(Doh! Slow dialup... You beat me to yourself, Glenn. )

I bought the Hobart and I love it (even though I can't weld for sh**)

Welders direct rocks, but the 210 is on a 6 week backorder! I guess I just have to wait and wait. Free spoolgun is very cool!

im getting the miller 210 next week. it's gonna be saweeet!

Just got my Miller 210 today, great to have the spool gun. Check locally for one. My local welding store had one a guy backed out on and was only $25 more than welders direct!

Originally posted by Glenn
Whoa!!! :eek: $655. delivered with a cart from...
http://www.cyberweld.com/milfrestuf.html

Remember he got a bottle(didn't say how big), auto-shadding helmet, etc...

Originally posted by SweetCJ7


Remember he got a bottle(didn't say how big), auto-shadding helmet, etc...

Tractor Supply has the Hobart 175 for $668, which includes the cart and auto-darkening helmet.......pretty good deal, tell em its farm use and there is no tax.

Assuming that you go with the Hobart, keep in mind that should any of the plastic parts wear out they can be replaced with the aluminum ones from the Miller 175.

Im a big miller fan you cant beat them with a stick ! but Hobart aint bad either for that price, just as long as they get the job done right?:beer: