Hobart Handler 175

[dskart]

Got a chance at a Hobart Handler 175 with cart , tank , spool of wire , gloves , helmet and owner manule for $600 , or i could go to lowes and buy a new lincoln pro mig 180 for $668 . Wich would you guy think is the best bet ?

[bhoward]

As a certified tech for both Hobart (Miller) and Lincoln, they are both excellent machines. I have dealt with Miller on warranty issues for several years and they do almost anything to keep customers happy. I was at the Lincoln factory recently and was very impressed with their pride in their machines and company loyalty.
I would compare warranty terms (Miller considers contactors in smaller Migs a consumable) and prices and availability of consumables.
Good luck!

[Dan]

Neither, I'd go with a HH 187. I see Tractor Supply is selling the 187 for $600 with free shipping.

[Hotfoot]

Another vote for the HH187...and use the 10% off coupon (sign up on line, but mine came in the mail).

[dskart]

Is the hobart better than the licion? i can get the licoln new for 500 off ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-LINCOLN-ELECTRIC-PRO-180-MIG-HD-WIRE-FEED-WELDER_W0QQitemZ270301663411QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item270301663411&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

[Dan]

I haven't ran one of the retail Lincoln's.

Along with a HH 187, I do own a Lincoln PM 180C. The 180C is definitely a nice unit. Honestly though between the two, I do slightly favor the 187. Reasons for this being the Hobart offers more top end power for solid wire applications , and wets the weld puddle out a little better then the Lincoln.

Between the retail Lincoln and the HH 187, the added output ranges the Hobart offers could be a definite advantage.

I do like the Lincoln 100L gun a little better then the H-10 gun on the Hobart.

The extra output ranges and more powerful top end would have me going with the 187 for $600 over the $500 retail Lincoln.

[dskart]

looks like i will be going to get the hh 187 tomarrow