Topic: Lincoln welders

[boxcar]

I'm in need of a new portable welder. It needs to be 110 volt as my garage does not have 220. I've been looking at a Lincoln 140c mig welder. Now, buying paint for my trailer, I noticed my local Lowes carries Lincoln welders. They have a 140 pro which says it will weld up to 5/16 inch thick material. They don't have the 140c.
My question is this, whats the difference between the two besides they want 200 more for the 140c. Anyone help me out??

Thanks, boxcar

[birdman_express]

Looks like the 140c is built a bit more durable.

[PJG56]

Buy a Miller 140 auto set for a novice welder these are the best,none of these 140 amp welders will weld 5/16 material properly with one pass!!!!!!

[Huffy044]

Eastwood sells what I beleive is a miller, wonderful machines. you really need to get one with a internal fan or you will only weld for a few minutes before it trips. Quality cost money.

[more4les]

I believe the 140 pro used to be called the 140T for tab. Has settings a,b,c,d for heat range. The 140 c is for continuous. The heat setting is fully variable from 30 amps to 140 and can be changed while welding. Both have cast aluminum wire feed where the older 140T had a plastic drive. Also the 140c is set up for an optional spool gun. I have owned several Lincoln mig welders but if your garage has 220 I highly recommend getting a 220 welder. It is unusual to not have 220 in a garage unless it is attached and even then it is well worth it to run a 220 outlet to the garage.


Lester