Mig welder Comparision

[bdaz442]

I am looking at purchasing a Mig welder soon. I 'm thinking about The Hobart Handler 180, or the Lincoln SP-175.
Both are 220 Volt . Can anyone with experience with these or other models give me their opinion. Mostly I will be using It for sheet Metal. (Body Panels) and welding up a rotisserie. Thanks in advance.

 

[imported_banzaitoyota]

I have the handler 175, nice unit

 

[bdaz442]

what is the difference between the 175 and the 180?
Do you use yours regularly? Is 600 dollars a good Price? Or too much?

 

[rjspitz]

I have the Handler 180. I havent' done any sheet with it, just aluminum. But it's a good welder. And since it's made by Lincoln, parts are interchangable.

 

[imported_banzaitoyota]

Handler 180 is made by HOBART

 

[bdaz442]

I have the Handler 180. I havent' done any sheet with it, just aluminum. But it's a good welder. And since it's made by Lincoln, parts are interchangable.

Did lincoln buy out Hobart? Or did I read this wrong? The Handler 180 Had Hobard on it.

 

[rjspitz]

Sorry, meant to say that Hobart is made/owned by Miller. I get the 2 (Miller and Lincoln) confused.