ESAB Rogue EM 140 vs Telwin TELMIG 281/2 MIG-MAG Welder

Technical comparison · MIG/MAG welding (wire feed)

In brief

Rogue EM 140 and TELMIG 281/2 MIG-MAG Welder are two mig/mag welding (wire feed) in a similar class. Choose Rogue EM 140 if price matters more; choose TELMIG 281/2 MIG-MAG Welder if max wire diameter matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Rogue EM 140 scores 45/100 against 34/100 for TELMIG 281/2 MIG-MAG Welder.

Parameter
ESAB Rogue EM 140 Rogue EM 140 ESAB F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Launch year 2023
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F3 — Advanced
Price
Price (€) ~550–650 € ~1400–1600 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 22 × 59 × 38.5 cm 45 × 80 × 65.5 cm
Weight (kg) 13.1 kg 55 kg
Power (W) 9500 W
Voltage (V) 120 V 230 V
Category specs
Welding type MIG/MAG MIG/MAG
Max wire feed speed (m/min) 11.4 m/min
Max welding current (A) 140 A 270 A
Max wire diameter (mm) 0.9 mm 1.2 mm
Duty cycle (rated current) (%) 30 % 20 %
Synergic control False False
Gasless capable True False
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) Ø300 mm (~15 kg)
Ecosystem
Cloud dependency No No

The differences that matter

  • Price: Rogue EM 140 600 € vs TELMIG 281/2 MIG-MAG Welder 1500 € — Rogue EM 140 wins (+150%)
  • Gasless capable: Rogue EM 140 yes, TELMIG 281/2 MIG-MAG Welder no
  • Max wire diameter: Rogue EM 140 0.9 mm vs TELMIG 281/2 MIG-MAG Welder 1.2 mm — TELMIG 281/2 MIG-MAG Welder wins (+33%)

Which one to choose

Choose Rogue EM 140 if…

you value price and gasless capable.

See the Rogue EM 140 sheet →

Choose TELMIG 281/2 MIG-MAG Welder if…

you value max wire diameter.

See the TELMIG 281/2 MIG-MAG Welder sheet →

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