Lincoln Electric Idealarc CV-400 vs Telwin Mastermig 270/2
Technical comparison · MIG/MAG welding (wire feed)
Mastermig 270/2 leads on the available specs (starting with price); Idealarc CV-400 makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case. On the category's overall technical index, Idealarc CV-400 scores 67/100 against 53/100 for Mastermig 270/2.
| Parameter |
Idealarc CV-400
Lincoln Electric
F5 · Professional
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Mastermig 270/2
Telwin
F4 · Semi-professional
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| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F5 — Professional | F4 — Semi-professional |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~4000–5500 € | ~1800–2200 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 48.3 × 83.8 × 69.8 cm | 45.3 × 87 × 80 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 173.7 kg | 66 kg |
| Power (W) | — | 9000 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 400 V |
| Maximum speed | — | 20000 mm/min |
| Category specs | ||
| Welding type | MIG/MAG | MIG/MAG |
| Max wire feed speed (m/min) | — | 20 m/min |
| Max welding current (A) | 400 A | 270 A |
| Max wire diameter (mm) | — | 1.2 mm |
| Duty cycle (rated current) (%) | 100 % | — |
| Synergic control | False | False |
| Gasless capable | True | — |
| Power source technology | Transformer | Transformer |
| Aluminium ready | True | True |
| Pulse capable | False | False |
| Input voltage | 400 V (three-phase) | Dual voltage |
| Supported spool | — | Ø300 mm (~15 kg) |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The Idealarc CV-400 is a traditional analog welding system and, as such, features no internal software, complex digital displays, or reliance on external applications. Control of welding parameters, such as voltage, is purely electromechanical via switches and potentiometers located on the front panel. This total absence of advanced digital components represents a significant advantage in critical industrial environments, as it eliminates risks related to software bugs or electromagnetic interference that could disable delicate electronic boards. Configuration is handled manually, requiring a skilled operator capable of balancing voltage and wire feed speed based on the specific welding process. | As a step-regulated transformer welding machine, it features no management software or digital interface. Parameter control is purely electromechanical via selectors on the front panel, providing 10 positions for voltage adjustment along with potentiometers for manual regulation of wire feed speed and spot-welding time. |
MakerSpecs Awards
Idealarc CV-400
Best price Professional
The lowest list price among professional MIG/MAG welding (wire feed) machines: €4750. The second cheapest starts at €5500. (Excluding manufacturer or retailer discounts.)
How we assign awards →Mastermig 270/2
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The differences that matter
- Price: Idealarc CV-400 4750 € vs Mastermig 270/2 2000 € — Mastermig 270/2 wins (+138%)
Which one to choose
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