ESAB Rogue EM 125 MIG Welder vs Lincoln Electric CITOLINE i300
Technical comparison · MIG/MAG welding (wire feed)
Rogue EM 125 MIG Welder and CITOLINE i300 are not direct competitors: very different prices (~4.7×). Rogue EM 125 MIG Welder costs less (~€450) and is the entry-level choice; CITOLINE i300 offers more capability at a higher price (~€2100). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Rogue EM 125 MIG Welder
ESAB
F2 · Intermediate
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CITOLINE i300
Lincoln Electric
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~400–500 € | ~1800–2400 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 22 × 59 × 38.5 cm | 39.5 × 83 × 76 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 12.6 kg | 50 kg |
| Power (W) | — | 15000 W |
| Voltage (V) | 120 V | 400 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Welding type | MIG/MAG | Multi-process |
| Max wire feed speed (m/min) | 11.4 m/min | 18 m/min |
| Max welding current (A) | 125 A | 300 A |
| Max wire diameter (mm) | 0.9 mm | 1.6 mm |
| Duty cycle (rated current) (%) | — | 35 % |
| Synergic control | — | True |
| Gasless capable | True | True |
| Power source technology | Inverter | Inverter |
| Aluminium ready | — | True |
| Pulse capable | — | False |
| Input voltage | — | 400 V (three-phase) |
| Supported spool | Ø200 mm (~5 kg) | Ø300 mm (~15 kg) |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | — | 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: Rogue EM 125 MIG Welder 450 € vs CITOLINE i300 2100 € — Rogue EM 125 MIG Welder wins (+367%)
- Max wire diameter: Rogue EM 125 MIG Welder 0.9 mm vs CITOLINE i300 1.6 mm — CITOLINE i300 wins (+78%)
- Max wire feed speed: Rogue EM 125 MIG Welder 11.4 m/min vs CITOLINE i300 18 m/min — CITOLINE i300 wins (+58%)
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 CITOLINE i300 if…
you value max wire diameter and max wire feed speed.
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