Which machine for which job
Both are flux core welders from the same table; what separates them is output (maker), input power. Pick by the one that matters for your work, using the rows below.
The central trade-off
Output (maker). The PRIMEWELD MIG160 Flux-Core Welder lists 160-Amp; the Eastwood 180 MIG Welder lists 30-180 amp.
Input power. The PRIMEWELD MIG160 Flux-Core Welder lists Dual Voltage; the Eastwood 180 MIG Welder lists 120 and 240 volts.
Rating by rating
| Rating | PRIMEWELD MIG160 Flux-Core Welder | Eastwood 180 MIG Welder |
|---|---|---|
| Output (maker) | 160-Amp | 30-180 amp |
| Input power | Dual Voltage | 120 and 240 volts |
| Duty cycle (maker) | Not stated by the maker | Not stated by the maker |
| Max steel (maker) | weld up to 1/4 in | Not stated by the maker |
| Wire sizes | Not stated by the maker | 023 - .035 wire |
| Gas | gasless | Not stated by the maker |
Values are the makers' published specifications. "Not stated" means the maker doesn't publish it.
Which should you choose?
Choose the PRIMEWELD MIG160 Flux-Core Welder if
- Output (maker): 160-Amp
- Input power: Dual Voltage
Choose the Eastwood 180 MIG Welder if
- Output (maker): 30-180 amp
- Input power: 120 and 240 volts