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Hobart 140 vs Lincoln 140 compared – which one is the best MIG welder for your needs?
If you need a welder that runs at 110V / 115V household power, then either the Hobart 140 or the Lincoln 140 could do the job.
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Hobart 140 vs Lincoln 140 – Overview
As you can read from their product names, both machines provide a maximum output current of 140 amps.
However, please make sure not to weld too thick or safety critical parts. Because for these jobs you will need a welder with more power.
Hint: If you are looking for an affordable device that provides more amps, you can take a look at our Hobart 190 Review.
If an output current of 140 A is sufficient for you, then please look at the comparison below.
They come with a wire feed mechanism made of industrial grade cast aluminum that provides long service cycles and quiet operation.
Moreover, both welders have a rated output with a 20% duty cycle at 90 amps. As you probably know, the duty cycle is always calculated on the basis of 10 minutes.
Thus, a duty cycle of 20% @ 90 amps means, you can weld 2 minutes continuously with 90 amps. After that, you need to wait 8 minutes for the machine to cool down before you can continue your weld job.
However, please keep in mind that often you don’t need that high current when welding. And welding with a lower current will automatically increase your duty cycle (=weld time).
back to menu ↑What can I do with Hobart 140 or Lincoln 140?
You can weld steel, stainless steel and aluminum. You can choose between flux-cored welding and shielding-gas MIG welding.
Additionally, a good welder makes it possible to create awesome things:
- Manufacture your own grill
- Repair and design fences
- Repair your truck and do auto-body repair
- Specialize in metal artworks
- ..
Now let’s take a deeper look at the two devices:
back to menu ↑Hobart Handler 140
The Hobart Handler 140 is manufactured by Hobart, a well-known supplier of welding equipment located in Troy, Ohio.
Weighing only 57 lbs, the Hobart Handler is a versatile and portable device. The Handler 140 lets you weld steel plates with a thickness of 24 gauge (0.51 mm) up to 1/4 inch (6.35 mm).
Specification
- Weight: 57 lb
- Output current: 25 – 140 A
- Duty cycle: 20% @ 90 A
- Voltage selector: 5 position knob
- Metal thickness: 24 ga up to 1/4 inch
- wire feed speed: 40-700 ipm (inch per minute)
For a closer look at the Hobart 140, I created a detailed, in-depth review for the Hobart Handler 140 here.
Hobart 500559 Handler 140 MIG Welder 115V
- 5-position voltage control selector adds a smooth, stable arc at all welding thicknesses
- Welds 24 gauge up to 1/4 in mild steel; Weldable Materials: Steel, Stainless Steel and Aluminum
- Welding Processes: MIG(GMAW), Flux Cored(FCAW)
- Operates off 115V standard household current; Wire Feed Speed Range 40-700 IPM, 50-740 IPM at no load
- Welding Amperage Range: 25-140 A; 20% duty cycle @ 90 Amps, 19V
- What's Included: 10ft HR-100 MIG gun, 10ft work cable with clamp, Power Cord, Dual-gauge regulator with gas hose, .030 in. contact tips, Quick Select drive roll, Sample spool of flux-cored wire and Material thickness gauge
Lincoln 140 (K2697-1)
Being a bit lighter than the Hobart 140, the Lincoln 140 is also a solid MIG welder for easy weld jobs.
You can weld gasless with flux-cored welding wire or choose a shielding gas of your choice.
Weld sheet metal ranging from 24 gauge up to 3/16 inch or even up to 5/16 inch when using self-shielded Lincoln Electric Innershield FCAW-S wires.
Specification
- Weight: 50 lbs.
- Output current 30 – 140 A
- Duty cycle: 20% @ 90 A
- 2 knob control for voltage and wire feed speed
- Metal thickness: 24 ga up to 3/16 inch (5/16″ steel with Lincoln FCAW-S wires)
- Wire feed speed: 50-500 ipm
MIG Welder, Handheld, 120VAC
- Occupational Health & Safety
- Country of Manifacturer: Mexico
- Manufacturer: Lincoln Electric
- 50-500 IPM wire feed speed control
To get a better impression on the Lincoln 140, please take a closer look at the following video:
back to menu ↑Hobart 140 vs Lincoln 140 – Summary
There are a lot of different MIG welders on the market. Thus the decision-making process for or against a device is difficult.
To sum it up, I can say both devices are good for beginners. So it is not too important which of both you choose. Moreover, both, the Hobart 140 as well as the Lincoln 140 are good and rugged devices you can use for a long time.
However, you should also consider appropriate safety gear like auto-darkening welding helmets, comfortable welding gloves and a good welding jacket.
If you have further questions or would like to share your experience with us please don’t hesitate to leave your thoughts below.
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