ESAB Rebel EMP 235ic vs Lincoln Electric CITOLINE i300
Technical comparison · MIG/MAG welding (wire feed)
CITOLINE i300 leads on the available specs (starting with price); Rebel EMP 235ic makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case. On the category's overall technical index, CITOLINE i300 scores 88/100 against 78/100 for Rebel EMP 235ic.
| Parameter |
Rebel EMP 235ic
ESAB
F3 · Advanced
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CITOLINE i300
Lincoln Electric
F3 · Advanced
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~2500–3500 € | ~1800–2400 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 29.21 × 68.58 × 49.53 cm | 39.5 × 83 × 76 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 28.6 kg | 50 kg |
| Power (W) | — | 15000 W |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 400 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Welding type | Multi-process | Multi-process |
| Max wire feed speed (m/min) | 17.8 m/min | 18 m/min |
| Max welding current (A) | 250 A | 300 A |
| Max wire diameter (mm) | 1.2 mm | 1.6 mm |
| Duty cycle (rated current) (%) | 25 % | 35 % |
| Synergic control | True | True |
| Gasless capable | True | True |
| Power source technology | Inverter | Inverter |
| Aluminium ready | True | True |
| Pulse capable | False | False |
| Input voltage | Dual voltage | 400 V (three-phase) |
| Supported spool | Ø300 mm (~15 kg) | Ø300 mm (~15 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. | Control over all operational functions is managed through an intuitive front-panel interface, featuring large LED displays that provide high readability even under strong lighting conditions. The power source integrates 24 factory-preset synergic programs, which are engineered to greatly simplify the configuration of welding parameters across various materials, including carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and flux-cored wire. Operators can also easily access the traditional 2T and 4T trigger modes, alongside fully adjustable Run-In and Burnback functions to refine the welding arc. Consistent with most industrial systems in this specific equipment category, absolutely no connection to cloud services or reliance on external software applications is required. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Rebel EMP 235ic 3000 € vs CITOLINE i300 2100 € — CITOLINE i300 wins (+43%)
- Max wire diameter: Rebel EMP 235ic 1.2 mm vs CITOLINE i300 1.6 mm — CITOLINE i300 wins (+33%)
Which one to choose
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