Lincoln Electric Idealarc CV-400 vs Telwin MASTERMIG 400
Technical comparison · MIG/MAG welding (wire feed)
MASTERMIG 400 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.
| Parameter |
Idealarc CV-400
Lincoln Electric
F5 · Professional
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MASTERMIG 400
Telwin
F4 · Semi-professional
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F5 — Professional | F4 — Semi-professional |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~4000–5500 € | ~1900–2500 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 48.3 × 83.8 × 69.8 cm | 56.5 × 94.5 × 83 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 173.7 kg | 104 kg |
| Power (W) | — | 20000 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 400 V |
| Maximum speed | — | 20000 mm/min |
| Category specs | ||
| Welding type | MIG/MAG | MIG/MAG |
| Max welding current (A) | 400 A | 400 A |
| Max wire diameter (mm) | — | 1.6 mm |
| Duty cycle (rated current) (%) | 100 % | 25 % |
| 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) | 400 V (three-phase) |
| 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. | — |
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 400
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The differences that matter
- Price: Idealarc CV-400 4750 € vs MASTERMIG 400 2200 € — MASTERMIG 400 wins (+116%)
Which one to choose
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