Lincoln Electric POWER MIG 180C vs Lincoln Electric POWER MIG 211i
Technical comparison · MIG/MAG welding (wire feed)
Two MIG/MAG welders with the same 1.2 mm maximum wire and the same wire feed speed, for a home shop or a small workshop. The deciding difference is the power source: the 180C is a transformer on single-phase 230 V, the 211i is an inverter with dual voltage and 211 A.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | — | 2022 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~900–1200 € | ~1100–1300 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 25.9 × 47.2 × 35.6 cm | 27.3 × 55.9 × 39.4 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 30 kg | 18.6 kg |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Welding type | MIG/MAG | MIG/MAG |
| Max wire feed speed (m/min) | 12.7 m/min | 12.7 m/min |
| Max welding current (A) | 180 A | 211 A |
| Max wire diameter (mm) | 1.2 mm | 1.2 mm |
| Duty cycle (rated current) (%) | 30 % | 30 % |
| Synergic control | No | — |
| Gasless capable | Yes | Yes |
| Power source technology | Transformer | Inverter |
| Aluminium ready | Yes | Yes |
| Pulse capable | No | No |
| Input voltage | 230 V (single-phase) | Dual voltage |
| Supported spool | Ø200 mm (~5 kg) | Ø200 mm (~5 kg) |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
The differences that matter
- 180 A against 211 A (manufacturer's stated values) → the 211i has more current in hand on thicker work.
- Transformer, 30 kg, against inverter, 18.6 kg → the 211i is easier to move between benches.
- Single-phase 230 V input against dual voltage → the 211i works where the supply differs.
- 1,050 € against 1,200 € → the 180C costs 150 € less.
Which one to choose
Choose POWER MIG 180C if…
you weld from a single-phase 230 V socket at a fixed bench where a 30 kg machine does not move. You get 180 A and spend about 150 € less. You accept the lower current and 30 kg against 18.6 kg.
Choose POWER MIG 211i if…
you move the welder between places with different supplies or shift it often: it is an 18.6 kg inverter with dual-voltage input. You get 211 A. It costs about 150 € more.
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