Opinions on a Hobart vs. Lincoln 140 welder

In the hunt for a new machine because i cant do good sheet metal work with my 90 fluxcore, nor do i feel comfortable welding my truck frame with one. So, the reason for 140 is because i only have 120v in my garage, and my garage is 130ft from my house, so 220 line would be very expensive. I have enough money to buy a 140 hobart at tractor supply right now, $480 on sale, with regulators and everything accept the bottle and wire for mig, witch ive eventually want to do. Or, i can wait for a 140 lincoln to come up that is slightly used, for about the same amount, witch isnt that uncommon. Reading reviews of both welders seem fine, but the reviews seem to be from the average home buyer that maybe used one 4 lb spool.

I just want to know if anyone's had trouble with any of them, or experienced them. Both seem like good machines, just dont want to make a mistake throwing this amount of money around.

i have a hobart handler 125 and it has performed fantastically. ive had no issues with it what so ever. i have used a handler 140 before and it was the nicest welding mig welder ive ever used. easy to get it dialed in and it welds very nice. id get the hobart. they have a great warranty program, and theyre the same as miller.

willis923 wrote:

i have a hobart handler 125 and it has performed fantastically. ive had no issues with it what so ever. i have used a handler 140 before and it was the nicest welding mig welder ive ever used. easy to get it dialed in and it welds very nice. id get the hobart. they have a great warranty program, and theyre the same as miller.

True about the warranty. pricing out bottles now, so ill let you guys know if i get it.

This is kind of a Chevy/Ford thing. While I am a devout Lincoln fanatic, it's really up to you. Hobart stuff is made by Miller, so it's a win/win situation either way.

I have made a decision. Tractor supply had this $40 off, and i have a 10% off cupon too, so what is usually $520, i got for $431!!! Ran 3 passes full tilt and im sold, super easy to set up and dial in. Cant wait to get a mid bottle.

i have used many differant named welders.... with that in mind A BAD WELDER BLAMES THE MACHINE. the thing to look for is price warrenty and are going to make a living off your machine. some brands have differant nitches. i work with a lincon but play with my hobart. lincon and miller are over priced machines for playing with.

I really enjoy it already. Easy to set up and dial in.

Slapped a video together last night, came out pretty good.

Only took me about two months but i DID upgrade this to MIG.

-80cf bottle filled with c25
-12.5 lincoln solid .030 wire
-pig iron stand