Which MIG welder for around $800?

I have own two miller 130s,one was a 130 xp.Also my friend left me a MM 185 for a whole year to use.I also had a esab migmaster 250 that I just sold,because I picked up a MK products mk2000a 300 amp pulse mig with a Lincoln LN9 GMA feeder.I also have a new 305G welding generator that also has a arc only Miller could dream about.The one thing that my welders have in common is that they all have a great arc.The lincoln sp175 plus just flat has the best arc in its welding range. Here is a link to aws site taking about lincolns vs miller in engine drives.See for yourself. I like miller welders,but when they put the bean counters before the welding arc thats where I draw the line.They have a long way to go before they even think about catching lincoln as far as the welding arc.Try the link.

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I would stay away from the Hobarts as I was looking at a new one the other day. There still a cheap piece of junk and if the arc stability has not improved thats even worse.

Although Miller now owns Hobart, Miller has always built a very good Mig welder. Good quality with a very stable arc. Since Miller is close to the same price, I think it's the best bang for the buck.

Lincoln was always alittle behind Miller in Mig arc stability although they always were a quality built machine.

T_Bone

Complete Mig with Regulator, Cart, and Complementary Auto Darkening Hood worth about $179. Bought mine last Xmas and I love it.

Mine was $649

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