ESAB Rogue EM 125 MIG Welder vs Lincoln Electric POWER MIG 262P Pulsed MIG Welder
Technical comparison · MIG/MAG welding (wire feed)
Rogue EM 125 MIG Welder and POWER MIG 262P Pulsed MIG Welder are not direct competitors: very different prices (~10×). Rogue EM 125 MIG Welder costs less (~€450) and is the entry-level choice; POWER MIG 262P Pulsed MIG Welder offers more capability at a higher price (~€4500). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Rogue EM 125 MIG Welder
ESAB
F2 · Intermediate
|
POWER MIG 262P Pulsed MIG Welder
Lincoln Electric
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~400–500 € | ~4200–4800 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 22 × 59 × 38.5 cm | 45.72 × 95.25 × 95.25 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 12.6 kg | 113.4 kg |
| Voltage (V) | 120 V | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Welding type | MIG/MAG | MIG/MAG |
| Max wire feed speed (m/min) | 11.4 m/min | 17.78 m/min |
| Max welding current (A) | 125 A | 300 A |
| Max wire diameter (mm) | 0.9 mm | 1.2 mm |
| Duty cycle (rated current) (%) | — | 60 % |
| Synergic control | — | True |
| Gasless capable | True | True |
| Power source technology | Inverter | Inverter |
| Aluminium ready | — | True |
| Pulse capable | — | True |
| Input voltage | — | Dual voltage |
| Supported spool | Ø200 mm (~5 kg) | Ø300 mm (~15 kg) |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | — | Features a 7-inch color LCD display with an intuitive interface. It includes Ready.Set.Weld technology for guided setup, ArcFX for real-time visual feedback of the arc, and memory recall to easily save and access up to 20 custom weld parameter presets. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Rogue EM 125 MIG Welder 450 € vs POWER MIG 262P Pulsed MIG Welder 4500 € — Rogue EM 125 MIG Welder wins (+900%)
- Max wire feed speed: Rogue EM 125 MIG Welder 11.4 m/min vs POWER MIG 262P Pulsed MIG Welder 17.78 m/min — POWER MIG 262P Pulsed MIG Welder wins (+56%)
- Max wire diameter: Rogue EM 125 MIG Welder 0.9 mm vs POWER MIG 262P Pulsed MIG Welder 1.2 mm — POWER MIG 262P Pulsed MIG Welder wins (+33%)
Which one to choose
Choose Rogue EM 125 MIG Welder if…
you value price. It is the best value for money in its class.
Choose POWER MIG 262P Pulsed MIG Welder if…
you value max wire feed speed and max wire diameter.
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