ESAB Rogue EM 140 vs Lincoln Electric POWER MIG 180C

Technical comparison · MIG/MAG welding (wire feed)

In brief

Rogue EM 140 and POWER MIG 180C are two mig/mag welding (wire feed) in a similar class. Choose Rogue EM 140 if price matters more; choose POWER MIG 180C if max wire diameter matters more.

Parameter
ESAB Rogue EM 140 Rogue EM 140 ESAB F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Launch year 2023
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~550–650 € ~900–1200 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 22 × 59 × 38.5 cm 25.9 × 47.2 × 35.6 cm
Weight (kg) 13.1 kg 30 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) 140 A 180 A
Max wire diameter (mm) 0.9 mm 1.2 mm
Duty cycle (rated current) (%) 30 % 30 %
Synergic control False False
Gasless capable True True
Power source technology Inverter Transformer
Aluminium ready True True
Pulse capable False False
Input voltage 230 V (single-phase)
Supported spool Ø200 mm (~5 kg) Ø200 mm (~5 kg)
Ecosystem
Cloud dependency No No

The differences that matter

  • Price: Rogue EM 140 600 € vs POWER MIG 180C 1050 € — Rogue EM 140 wins (+75%)
  • Max wire diameter: Rogue EM 140 0.9 mm vs POWER MIG 180C 1.2 mm — POWER MIG 180C wins (+33%)
  • Max wire feed speed: Rogue EM 140 11.4 m/min vs POWER MIG 180C 12.7 m/min — POWER MIG 180C wins (+11%)

Which one to choose

Choose Rogue EM 140 if…

you value price.

See the Rogue EM 140 sheet →

Choose POWER MIG 180C if…

you value max wire diameter and max wire feed speed.

See the POWER MIG 180C sheet →

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