Millermatic 210

[89coltgt]

Anyone had any trouble with these? I am considering buying one:)
I was considering a 180, but the 210 seems like a better built machine to me.

[MicroZone]

They are a great unit. What are you going to be welding? If you're just going to be doing light automotive, judging by your nick, a 110v machine would work well for you and not break the bank.

[gnewby]

The MM210 is a great unit as said, you might consider the new HH 187 it is a nice machine, gives you more welding ability then the 120 volt units. It would be less expensive then the MM 210 but a little more than the 120 volt units.

It is rated at 5/16" but given the right prep I wouldn't be afraid of welding 3/8" with it. With most of the smaller machines you have the choice of buying a cart that some of the dealers have combined with the welders or you could make one yourself giving you a nice first project.

You never mentioned what you plan on welding or what thickness of material. That would be some of the deciding factors you would use in deciding what welder you would buy.

[89coltgt]

For the most part, I will be welding under 1/4", but I have had to weld thicker, so I wanted a machine that is capable. I just sold my lincoln 3200 hd and looking to upgrade to a larger unit. Thanks for the replies.

[MAC702]

If in the budget, the MM210 is arguably one of the finest machines on the market. The HH187 is new and is also considered to be a machine that excellently fills its niche. You would be very happy with either and feeding them a steady diet of .030" solid wire with C-25 gas.

[Weldnut 1]

Sold my MMDVI it was like having two small units in one.Look at the duty cycle on the 210 ,At 210 amps It's still 30 %.Or go with the 251.I'm happy with my 210.

[89coltgt]

How would the 210 weld on thinner metals, like 16 gauge? Been reading up and it seems there are mixed opinions about the tapped transformer vs. infinatley adjustable voltage control. I am trying to decide between a mm 140, 180, or 210:dizzy:

[MAC702]

The MM210 has an excellent range in its 7 taps. You will have no problem welding down to 22-ga, and can even do 24-ga when you master it. 16-ga is very common and this machine will be a production powerhouse with it.

The Hobart HH187 doesn't have the top end of the MM210, but also has 7 taps and will easily do 16-ga production, and save a lot of money. Either of the smaller Millers will do nicely as well if you insist on Blue or infinitely adjustable voltage control.

[89coltgt]

The MM210 has an excellent range in its 7 taps. You will have no problem welding down to 22-ga, and can even do 24-ga when you master it. 16-ga is very common and this machine will be a production powerhouse with it.

The Hobart HH187 doesn't have the top end of the MM210, but also has 7 taps and will easily do 16-ga production, and save a lot of money. Either of the smaller Millers will do nicely as well if you insist on Blue or infinitely adjustable voltage control.
I ended up deciding on the mm 180, ordered it today. I hope it was a good decision:)