Multiprocess vs Multi Machine

[Broken4]

Hey Guys, first time poster. Looking to outfit my hobby off-road garage with some welding equipment. I am an experienced industrial welder but don’t need that kind of equipment for my shop. I’ll mostly be welding 1/8-1/4 with the odd 3/8-1/2 which I don’t have a problem doing multi pass. I want to be able to do mig, and AC/DC tig. What would you guys suggest, multiprocess or two machines. I’ve been looking at the Power MTS 225 for the multiprocess or a combo of the Powertig 200dv with either the I mig 200 or the power cyclone 200E.

[lugweld]

For what you describe, you will want to probably go with the lightning mts 275. It's a stable, well performing machine. The 225 is too, but for the heavy stuff, it is a bit light imho. Additionally, it can only hold an 8" (10-12lb) spool of wire. (FWIW, it's just the cyclone, not the power cyclone lol.)

[Broken4]

Thanks Lug! I'm from Canada and the website shows power cyclone lol.
So how would the mig performance compare between the I mig 200, the cyclone 200E and something like the Storm 215C. Had a thought after that I could do the separate TIG and do the MIG/Plasma combo.
I also would be bringing this welder to races to run off a generator so i think i am leaning to two machines now. A tig likely wouldn't be too useful especially since it means bringing another tank.

[lugweld]

Performance as far as quality of the weld? They would be similar, though different in features and duty cycle. The Storm gives a lot of options and adjustability.