ESAB Rebel EMP 235ic vs Lincoln Electric POWER MIG 180C
Technical comparison · MIG/MAG welding (wire feed)
Rebel EMP 235ic and POWER MIG 180C are two mig/mag welding (wire feed) in a similar class. Choose Rebel EMP 235ic if synergic control and max wire feed speed matters more; choose POWER MIG 180C if price matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Rebel EMP 235ic scores 80/100 against 54/100 for POWER MIG 180C.
| Parameter |
Rebel EMP 235ic
ESAB
F3 · Advanced
|
POWER MIG 180C
Lincoln Electric
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~2500–3500 € | ~900–1200 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 29.21 × 68.58 × 49.53 cm | 25.9 × 47.2 × 35.6 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 28.6 kg | 30 kg |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 230 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Welding type | Multi-process | MIG/MAG |
| Max wire feed speed (m/min) | 17.8 m/min | 12.7 m/min |
| Max welding current (A) | 250 A | 180 A |
| Max wire diameter (mm) | 1.2 mm | 1.2 mm |
| Duty cycle (rated current) (%) | 25 % | 30 % |
| Synergic control | True | False |
| Gasless capable | True | True |
| Power source technology | Inverter | Transformer |
| Aluminium ready | True | True |
| Pulse capable | False | False |
| Input voltage | Dual voltage | 230 V (single-phase) |
| Supported spool | Ø300 mm (~15 kg) | Ø200 mm (~5 kg) |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The power source is equipped with ESAB's exclusive sMIG (Smart MIG) technology, an intelligent control system that continuously monitors arc characteristics to adapt to the operator's technique, ensuring a stable and repeatable weld. The interface is built around a multilingual color TFT display, which includes welding parameter guides and an integrated spare parts list. | — |
The differences that matter
- Price: Rebel EMP 235ic 3000 € vs POWER MIG 180C 1050 € — POWER MIG 180C wins (+186%)
- Synergic control: Rebel EMP 235ic yes, POWER MIG 180C no
- Max wire feed speed: Rebel EMP 235ic 17.8 m/min vs POWER MIG 180C 12.7 m/min — Rebel EMP 235ic wins (+40%)
Which one to choose
Choose Rebel EMP 235ic if…
you value synergic control and max wire feed speed.
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