Cheap welders.

[Lazy-Farmer]

My mig finally died the other day and I’ll be needing a new one. Been looking and seen all sorts of options. Looking for single phase and about 200-250amp. Seen loads of cheaper inverters but never used one. I have used big 3 phase ones and cheap older ones. Obviously I’d love a big fancy one but don’t wanna break the bank for general farm welding. Any advice on what ones to be avoided or good ones.

 

[Northeastfarmer]

Love our inverter....great little welder

 

[Will 1594]

Have a look at fastarc Near Derby , got a 500 amp esab from him around 4 years ago , all its had is new feed rollers , was £450 old but in good order

 

[Jim75]

What’s the budget? Bought a 240amp oxford mig just before lockdown for £750 all in, torch, tips, gas etc. Nice simple bit of kit but packs a punch and has decent duty cycles compared to other brands and inverter types

 

[Lazy-Farmer]

Have a look at fastarc Near Derby , got a 500 amp esab from him around 4 years ago , all its had is new feed rollers , was £450 old but in good order

At that amp it will be 3 phase. Wish I had 3 phase at our workshop. But I’ll take a look. Thanks.

 

[Lazy-Farmer]

What’s the budget? Bought a 240amp oxford mig just before lockdown for £750 all in, torch, tips, gas etc. Nice simple bit of kit but packs a punch and has decent duty cycles compared to other brands and inverter types

don’t really have a budget in mind.Been looking and seen some nice miller, Kempi, esab machines for £750-£1200 but keep seeing others on eBay with similar spec for about £300. I have never used the £300 machines but wondering if anyone has. Are you just paying for the name and bells and whistles you don’t really need for welding cracks in machines or General farm welding. I have a Good 450amp arc for heavy stuff and don’t know if spending 3x the money on a brand name is worth it?

 

[startinghandle]

I am thinking about buying new mig but I will be going to welding supplies
Direct as I know I will get good advice
Failing that there is a company somewhere down south that makes welders to order and are covered by
3 year warranty but I don't know name
I believe welders are like tractors in recent years.... smaller machines give as much power as bigger machines

 

[lee gray]

Highly recommend rtech welding. I’ve had a plasma cutter and great inverter mig set from them and both have been very good, the mig set particularly. Cheap but well made and 3 yr warranty, cheap enough for rods and wire etc too.

 

[Deutzdx3]

don’t really have a budget in mind.Been looking and seen some nice miller, Kempi, esab machines for £750-£1200 but keep seeing others on eBay with similar spec for about £300. I have never used the £300 machines but wondering if anyone has. Are you just paying for the name and bells and whistles you don’t really need for welding cracks in machines or General farm welding. I have a Good 450amp arc for heavy stuff and don’t know if spending 3x the money on a brand name is worth it?

Bought a little 200 amp mig from rally design as a spare if one of our big ones went down. Brilliant machine. On every day at 160amp welding brackets we make from 4mm plate. £200 plus vat I believe. As a spare it’s brilliant. It’s not a patch on our migatronics or warrior but doesn’t have the price tag either.

 

[robs1]

Another vote for rtech

 

[nick...]

My old welder died and I got another from miganglia based near Cromer.cant remember the brand I purchased but it was one of many used by a college fir training students and it was completely overhauled too.and a lot less than a new one.coukd be worth a call for you.01263569525
Nick...

 

[wr.]

I am thinking about buying new mig but I will be going to welding supplies
Direct as I know I will get good advice
Failing that there is a company somewhere down south that makes welders to order and are covered by
3 year warranty but I don't know name
I believe welders are like tractors in recent years.... smaller machines give as much power as bigger machines

Phil Weeks Welding 01225 312177
I love my Warrior mig welder. Idiot proof machine.

 

[bravheart]

Bought a little 200 amp mig from rally design as a spare if one of our big ones went down. Brilliant machine. On every day at 160amp welding brackets we make from 4mm plate. £200 plus vat I believe. As a spare it’s brilliant. It’s not a patch on our migatronics or warrior but doesn’t have the price tag either.

Just bought one of these, with a limited power supply atm. I needed something a little more portable to get anywhere near the machine. So far so good does stick as well as mig, stick and earth wires a little short and 5kg wire a bit dearer but does the job with a good duty cycle.

 

[PuG]

The manufacture of Oxford's second brand is TecArc, which sell cheaper but identical machine's.

 

[Tommy]

Phil Weeks Welding 01225 312177
I love my Warrior mig welder. Idiot proof machine.

Got one of his. Brilliant machine and a great company to deal with

 

[Lazy-Farmer]

Just bought one of these, with a limited power supply atm. I needed something a little more portable to get anywhere near the machine. So far so good does stick as well as mig, stick and earth wires a little short and 5kg wire a bit dearer but does the job with a good duty cycle.

What one did you get?

 

[topcat2006]

Another vote for R Tech here

 

[xtreme plasma]

Another vote for R Tech here ,customer service is great

 

[Nearly]

Rtech inverter mig is on my wish list. 17kg 250 amp, (200 amp 60% duty cycle) for under £600 plus vat.

 

[wr.]

Got one of his. Brilliant machine and a great company to deal with

Not many companies phone up a week later and also a year later to see if you're pleased with their product. @MOG