ESAB Rogue EM 125 MIG Welder vs Lincoln Electric POWER MIG 180 Dual
Technical comparison · MIG/MAG welding (wire feed)
Rogue EM 125 MIG Welder and POWER MIG 180 Dual are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.7×). Rogue EM 125 MIG Welder costs less (~€450) and is the entry-level choice; POWER MIG 180 Dual offers more capability at a higher price (~€1650). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Rogue EM 125 MIG Welder
ESAB
F2 · Intermediate
|
POWER MIG 180 Dual
Lincoln Electric
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~400–500 € | ~1500–1800 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 22 × 59 × 38.5 cm | 25.91 × 47.24 × 35.56 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 12.6 kg | 29.03 kg |
| Voltage (V) | 120 V | 230 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Welding type | MIG/MAG | MIG/MAG |
| Max wire feed speed (m/min) | 11.4 m/min | 12.7 m/min |
| Max welding current (A) | 125 A | 180 A |
| Max wire diameter (mm) | 0.9 mm | 1.14 mm |
| Duty cycle (rated current) (%) | — | 30 % |
| Synergic control | — | False |
| Gasless capable | True | True |
| Power source technology | Inverter | Transformer |
| Aluminium ready | — | True |
| Pulse capable | — | False |
| Input voltage | — | Dual voltage |
| Supported spool | Ø200 mm (~5 kg) | Ø200 mm (~5 kg) |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | — | As a traditional transformer-based welder, the POWER MIG 180 Dual is entirely analog, featuring no software interfaces, digital displays, or synergic controls. Adjustments are made exclusively via physical dials on the front panel: a stepped switch for voltage (following the transformer taps) and a continuous potentiometer for wire feed speed. This complete absence of complex electronics or cloud dependence ensures maximum long-term reliability and straightforward repairability. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Rogue EM 125 MIG Welder 450 € vs POWER MIG 180 Dual 1650 € — Rogue EM 125 MIG Welder wins (+267%)
- Max wire diameter: Rogue EM 125 MIG Welder 0.9 mm vs POWER MIG 180 Dual 1.14 mm — POWER MIG 180 Dual wins (+27%)
- Max wire feed speed: Rogue EM 125 MIG Welder 11.4 m/min vs POWER MIG 180 Dual 12.7 m/min — POWER MIG 180 Dual wins (+11%)
Which one to choose
Choose POWER MIG 180 Dual if…
you value max wire diameter and max wire feed speed.
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