Lincoln SP 125 plus or the 135 plus?

[Yota Up]

How much more would you pay for the 135?
Or would you stay away from the 125 entirely?

Don't need any major weld jobs yet, so I think this will do fine until I move into a bigger/better place and then get the 220.

I'm trying to figure out which one to buy and can't remember which one was the big-time recommended one.

Thanks.

[ProJunkRacing]

If I had to stay with a 110 welder , I would get a Lincoln 3200HD . I have a Weld Pack 175HD , and love it but , it is 220 . What are you looking to do with this machine anyways?

[DHONDAGOD]

Buy the 220 machine and dont look back.....


Chris:cool2:

[JJ3]

It all depend on what your doing. Alot can be accomplished with either te 125, 135, or 3200hd. It all depends on you and yourability to use it, I myself feel i've out grown all of the 110's and will be moving to a 175hd ASAP

[guidolyons]

You didn't say what your budget is, but like I said in your other post, get the biggest welder you can afford, the 110V MIG/wirefeeds best suited for light duty, less than 3/16" and 10-15% duty cycle for most.

It will be money well spent to spend a little more on a larger 220V, now. You will probably quickly out grow a 110v and wish you got the 220V the first time. Lincoln 175 or Miller 175 would be my choice, they only cost about $200 more than a 135. If 220V is a problem for you (and you don't have a dryer outlet near by) check some of the dual voltage machines like the Miller DVI.

[Yota Up]

A Lincoln 175, if only $200 more, may be the way to go.
I'd have to rewire the current setup(dryer is way in the house).

I wanted to spend between $250 and $300. A 125 or 135 can be had for that.

[Aces'n'8s]

A Lincoln 175, if only $200 more, may be the way to go.
I'd have to rewire the current setup(dryer is way in the house).

I wanted to spend between $250 and $300. A 125 or 135 can be had for that.


Yes, but if you earn a little more money...a 220v machine such as the MM175 will make you soon forget about a 125/135. :laughing:

[MoonDog]

It all depend on what your doing. Alot can be accomplished with either te 125, 135, or 3200hd. It all depends on you and yourability to use it, I myself feel i've out grown all of the 110's and will be moving to a 175hd ASAP


An old roomate of mine bought a 3200 HD (my rent was supposed to help pay his mortgage, instead it got blown every month at home depot on toys he wanted but only I ever got around to using :flipoff2: ) and for a 110v welder I was impressed. I would have spent the same money on a used 220v machine if it were me. With the smaller .025 wire and the power cranked up it was able to weld 1/4" just fine in a single pass. If you're stuck on a 110v I'd spring the extra $100 and go for that one.

[dimichele]

If you have access to 220 or are not renting wire it up and go with the 220 it will be worth the extra $$$. I'm renting and therfore I initially went with a 110 lincoln. since then I've picked up a used 220 stick welder for $75 that I run out of the dryer outlet. I've welded 1/4" with the 110 but probably will not use it for anything > 1/8". All in all I'm happy with my setup.

[ProJunkRacing]

I tell ya I bought my 175Hd off ebay for 490 shipped . New In Box So I dont know why for that price I would even touch a 110 Machine. Anyways I am very Happy With it , and would never go back to the old Hobart 135 Again I used to use.

[geberhard]

Shameless sale plug here, but I am selling my like new Lincoln 3200HD, and am in San Ramon, probably live around the street from you :)

Here is the link for mine for sale, and it is complete, I have the box and all accessories, so basically like new, works awesome!!

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=533610

Even if you do not buy mine, I highly recommend the Lincoln 3200HD, like others commented above, it is one of the best and strongest 110 volt welders out there!

Gui

[Yota Up]

Quick question here: What is it that I would be welding on that is THICKER than 1/4"? The frame and axles are at that or less, aren't they?

(I got a Yota, btw)

I don't see why I would NEED a 220 aside from the duty-cycle, and if I'm not in a hurry - what is the need for it?

Sorry for sounding like a rookie, but I am.

[geberhard]

I think the 3200 or a 135 will give you pretty much what you are looking for. Aside form the duty-cycle you mentioned, or if you are looking into fabbing into much thicker stuff and need a lot of penetration. I am starting to lean towards some fab where I "might" need a stronger welder, but so far, the 3200HD has been able to weld pretty much everything and very well.

I am actually debating now if I should actually sell mine since it so convenient and portable, basically I can use in any 110 outlet at my place or my buddies, which will be a limiting factor on the 220. Either way, you are welcome to come by check my welder out and I can show you a coupple test welds with it. I am also in San Ramon.

Gui