pro mig 175

[JS905]

does anyone have this welder ? is it any good ? cause im planning on getting it. is it a 220v ?

[dcooper]

Yes it's a good welder, I have one.

The Pro-Mig 175 is the same as the Lincoln SP-175T. (just a different face plate) Its the version that they sell at retail stores like Lowes.

Here's a link to the SP-175T:
http://www.mylincolnelectric.com/Catalog/equipmentdatasheet.asp?p=2519

[AllGoNoShow]

Is that really the only difference? I thought the pro-mig wasn't continously variable (just has 5 or 6 settings). I can't imagine there is nothing different...the other one costs like $150 more and doesn't come with a face shield like the pro-mig. Any other thoughts on this?

[imagineer]

I just snagged one off Ebay, new in original box for $400 + $60 to ship.
It has the 5 voltage (not infinitely adjustable) settings but does have the variable wire speed and runs on 220v.
It arrived with a handheld face shield and an instructional video. I haven't set it up yet, but I'm confident it will work as good as the Weld-Pak 155 I'm currently using.

[dcooper]

Is that really the only difference? I thought the pro-mig wasn't continously variable (just has 5 or 6 settings). I can't imagine there is nothing different...the other one costs like $150 more and doesn't come with a face shield like the pro-mig. Any other thoughts on this?

Yes, they are the same. The SP175-T is not continously variable. (it has 5 settings) Your thinking of the SP175-Plus, it is continously variable.
My Pro-Mig came with a helmet not a face shield.

imagineer - I think you will find that the SP175 has a little more 'umph' than the Weld-Pak 155. I believe it has a higer duty cycle also. If you liked the 155 you should really like the 175.

SP175-Plus: http://www.mylincolnelectric.com/Catalog/equipmentdatasheet.asp?p=7083

[imagineer]

dcooper, That's what I'm hoping for. With the gas kit on the Weld-Pak 155, I can only weld aluminum using the two highest settings. As soon as I find another gas cylinder, I'm going to move the aluminum kit over to the Pro-Mig 175 and convert the 155 back to welding steel.

[AllGoNoShow]

Odd- I called Lincoln customer service....the guy reccomended the sp-175 plus but would not give me a straight answer to if the pro mig is the same as the sp-175t....so either he wants to sell me the expensive one cause it is more expensive or because maybe he knows it is put together with cheaper components to cut some costs. Who knows?!

Does anyone have any experience doing round tubing with this welder? I was reading some old posts and a guy said it was very difficult cause it feed the wire way too fast. I'm looking to do a roll bar on my camaro down the road (its like .134 wall mild stell). I realize it might not look as pretty as TIG but can I get it looking respectable?

imagineer- do you know if the seller you bought urs off of has anymore? $460 shipped is a STEAL! Hell i would be okay just doing sheet metal and buying a bigger one for the big jobs with that price.

Nick

[sb93gt50]

Nick,

I am looking to do exactly what you are for my 93 mustang, plus some other chassis fabrication. I was looking at the Lincoln and Miller welders in that class in hopes that they would be able to accomplish the job. Anbody had experience with these machines doing that kind of work?

SB

[MetalSculptor]

You should be able to buy the Machne from your local Lincoln Factory Rep. Lincoln sells direct to the end users in San Diego, The distributors don't like it

The Miller unit is made in the USA, Lincolns is made in Mexico

[AllGoNoShow]

So is the Weld PaK 175 HD the same welder as the sp-175t and pro mig as well?! (just boxed for home depot?!)

Nick

[Sandy]

I was reading some old posts and a guy said it was very difficult cause it feed the wire way too fast.

There must have been some other issues. I wouldn't give it much weight. Most any of the 175 class lincolns, millers, hobarts (180) are going to good machines.

[ctardi]

You should be able to buy the Machne from your local Lincoln Factory Rep. Lincoln sells direct to the end users in San Diego, The distributors don't like it

The Miller unit is made in the USA, Lincolns is made in Mexico

Learn grammar. That would be"Lincoln's are made in Mexico."

[christyles]

I did find Pro Mig 300 WFS a little fast compared to other welders I've used. But you learn how to adjust and compensate. It's all good now.

[JS905]

well i just got my pro mig 175 and ill get to use it tomorrow and see how it is... i hope its pretty good and im only worried about my wiring setup.b/c my old welder was on a extra heavy duty homeade drop cord from the dryer outlet to my garage about 10 ft away and that was all 220v and my new welder is a 230v i believe and i think i just have to rewire my plugs...i guess

[ctardi]

220/230 are close enough. A house won't get 230v service, so you can just run it on 220.

[M36]

I cant beat imagineer's deal, but I just got a Pro Mig 175 off of ebay for $500, NIB, with shipping included in the price. Deals like this always land in someone elses lap. Nice to come across one of these deals for a change. It was a buy it now and 12 lookers looked at it before I came along. The ebay sellers name is "pref-liquid" if someone is looking for a deal, if he has anymore.

Cheers
Jim

[RubenZ]

I just ordered a 175T for 660 on ebay. The Pro-Migs were cheaper just like the WeldPacks are cheaper at Home depot.

I just didnt trust it, there is a REASON the price difference is so huge. The company has to skimp out somewhere. I really doubt they are the exact same. If they are, then I'd be pissed lol.

[jeepnut]

I just ordered a 175T for 660 on ebay. The Pro-Migs were cheaper just like the WeldPacks are cheaper at Home depot.

I just didnt trust it, there is a REASON the price difference is so huge. The company has to skimp out somewhere. I really doubt they are the exact same. If they are, then I'd be pissed lol.

I assure you they’re the same. You read this stuff all the time so I went to the
Lincoln web-site and asked. Their reply was that they are the same as the
175T on their site.

I can post their reply if you want but I'm at work and the e-mail is on my
home computer. Ask and I will post it later today.

I have the Pro-mig and just added gas to it. It is a great little welder.

Roger.

[JS905]

well i no longer have this welder, because something was totally messed up from the get go...it would pop not burn constantly and i adjusted and adjusted all the settings and it's do the same thing so i returned it and im about to be the proud owner of a lincoln power mig 210 when i poop about 1300 bucks but im getting gas and a tank free...its goooood to have an uncle thats been in the business for about 30+ years

[talonman69]

Newbie here looking to get a welder in the 175 amp range...

My question, a while back in this thread someone asked if a PRO 175, 175T, and Weld Pak were all three one in the same machine..is this true? I know the 175T and Pro are, but is the weld pak 175 the same too?

Rob

[MAC702]

One is sold at Lowe's, one is sold at Home Depot, and one is available at welding supply stores. All the same, from what I hear from reliable sources.

Unless I was going to up the ante with an SP-175+, I'd go for a reconditioned HH175 from http://www.toolking.com/productinfo.aspx?productid=6253 and save some serious coins. They are back in stock, and the best deal going.

[candyapple_red]

The Lincoln POWER MIG is made in U.S.A.:drinkup:

[MAC702]

Are you recommending he upgrade to a PM215 or something? Not sure what the point of that last post was...

[talonman69]

Any other opinions on the reconditioned Hobart? would that at $400 be a better welder/deal than the Lincoln Weld PAK 175 at $500?

Is that Hobart tapped or continuous?

Are both the lincoln and hobart 175s capable of doing body work, ie fenders, rockers, etc? I have heard flux is difficult, but with gas they work well..true?

Rob

[MAC702]

Both are excellent machines. The reconditioned units will only have a 1-year warranty versus the 3-year warranty on new machines. The Hobart is a tapped unit, as is that particular Lincoln model.

Both will do an excellent job in sheet metal with the GMAW process.

Where are you getting that Lincoln for $500? That's a decent price. Don't forget to add sales tax if you are buying it locally versus no sales tax (and only $8 shipping) for the Toolking deal.

You should always post your location in your profile, then we wouldn't have to guess or ask. It makes a difference more often than you'd think.

[talonman69]

the lincoln is a K2338-1 Weld Pak 175 HD for $500 shipped. This is the same machine as a Pro or 175T correct. I am just amazed at the price differences and what people are paying for machines with slightly different names.

Rob

[usernames]

One is sold at Lowe's, one is sold at Home Depot, and one is available at welding supply stores. All the same, from what I hear from reliable sources.

Unless I was going to up the ante with an SP-175+, I'd go for a reconditioned HH175 from http://www.toolking.com/productinfo.aspx?productid=6253 and save some serious coins. They are back in stock, and the best deal going.

The reason for the price difference is because home depot and lowes both buy in bulk, therefore they get a hell of a discount. buying for 750 - 1000 stores apiece is alot of welders. They put different covers on them for each company, but the parts are all the same quality.

[ironken]

Learn grammar. That would be"Lincoln's are made in Mexico."

Duuuuude. That was rude's!

[MAC702]

The reason for the price difference is because home depot and lowes both buy in bulk, therefore they get a hell of a discount. buying for 750 - 1000 stores apiece is alot of welders. They put different covers on them for each company, but the parts are all the same quality.

I'm not sure why you resurrected a two-year old thread for your first post, but you're not entirely correct anymore.

The machines sold at Lowe's and HD are the same as each other and share the same diamond core technology as the LWS Lincolns, and while I feel they are good values and great machines, the latest generation of 180-class machines have an upgraded (aluminum I think) drive roll assembly over the plastic ones in the box stores.

It USED to be that they were identical, in the 175 machines.

[MAC702]

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[chevyman13]

I have had a weld pak 175 hd for 2 years and it works great for flux core and solid wire. I just recently tried to weld aluminum and was only succesful by stretching out my lead and welding with it straight. I have not purchased the aluminim welding kit so It was a little difficult to get the hang of.
What I need to know now is if any one has put a spool gun on this Machine for aluminum and how well it worked.
K2338-1*Weld-Pak 175 HD 208/230/1/60 plus K2532-1*Magnum 100SG Spool Gun, Air-Cooled = happy aluminum welding ????
I looked over the lincoln website but I am still not sure if it can be done on the 175hd.

[Broccoli1]

Duuuuude. That was rude's!

..and it wasn't even a correct correction :drinkup:

[MoonRise]

chevy,

NG on the SG100 spool gun to a Lincoln 175xxx welder. Wrong conections, wrong control board, etc. No go.

The SG100 is plug-n-play with the new(er) Lincoln 140/180 machines. They have the right connections and control boards to all work together.

For aluminum without the spoolgun, the 'tricks' include getting the aluminum-feeding kit (includes a replacement Teflon-type gun liner instead of the standard stock coiled steel gun liner, to reduce feeding friction) and to also lay out the gun cable as straight as possible (to also reduce feeding friction). Even then, it's difficult to feed 10+ feet of soft small diameter aluminum wire through the gun.

[z0diac]

Any other opinions on the reconditioned Hobart? would that at $400 be a better welder/deal than the Lincoln Weld PAK 175 at $500?

Is that Hobart tapped or continuous?

Are both the lincoln and hobart 175s capable of doing body work, ie fenders, rockers, etc? I have heard flux is difficult, but with gas they work well..true?

Rob

I've got the SP-175 Plus, and yes you can do body work with it. Of course, body work only requires a low amp welder, because you're dealing with thin sheet metal, but with a bigger welder you get a better duty cycle. Definitely use solid wire instead of flux for body work.

The SP-175 Plus is a good little welder. I work with larger 700 IPM machines at work, so it's a 'little guy' compared to what I'm used to, but it gets the job done just fine.

[Birddog1148]

I have had a pro mig 175 for 6 or 7 years now, love it.