Lincoln Electric POWER MIG 180C vs Telwin TELMIG 250/2
Technical comparison · MIG/MAG welding (wire feed)
POWER MIG 180C and TELMIG 250/2 are two mig/mag welding (wire feed) in a similar class. Choose POWER MIG 180C if gasless capable matters more; choose TELMIG 250/2 if max wire feed speed matters more. On the category's overall technical index, POWER MIG 180C scores 54/100 against 38/100 for TELMIG 250/2.
| Parameter |
POWER MIG 180C
Lincoln Electric
F2 · Intermediate
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TELMIG 250/2
Telwin
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~900–1200 € | ~900–1300 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 25.9 × 47.2 × 35.6 cm | 45 × 80 × 65.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 30 kg | 50 kg |
| Power (W) | — | 7000 W |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 400 V |
| Maximum speed | — | 20000 mm/min |
| Category specs | ||
| Welding type | MIG/MAG | MIG/MAG |
| Max wire feed speed (m/min) | 12.7 m/min | 20 m/min |
| Max welding current (A) | 180 A | 260 A |
| Max wire diameter (mm) | 1.2 mm | 1 mm |
| Duty cycle (rated current) (%) | 30 % | 20 % |
| Synergic control | False | False |
| Gasless capable | True | False |
| Power source technology | Transformer | Transformer |
| Aluminium ready | True | True |
| Pulse capable | False | False |
| Input voltage | 230 V (single-phase) | Dual voltage |
| Supported spool | Ø200 mm (~5 kg) | Ø300 mm (~15 kg) |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | — | As a traditional electromechanical welding machine based on a transformer, the TELMIG 250/2 does not have any onboard software or operating system. There is no digital interface, nor the ability to connect to the cloud or save custom programs. All adjustments are made physically via the step switches on the front panel, which allow the operator to set the voltage in six different positions and to adjust the wire feed speed using an analog potentiometer. |
The differences that matter
- Max wire feed speed: POWER MIG 180C 12.7 m/min vs TELMIG 250/2 20 m/min — TELMIG 250/2 wins (+57%)
- Gasless capable: POWER MIG 180C yes, TELMIG 250/2 no
- Max wire diameter: POWER MIG 180C 1.2 mm vs TELMIG 250/2 1 mm — POWER MIG 180C wins (+20%)
- Price: POWER MIG 180C 1050 € vs TELMIG 250/2 1100 € — POWER MIG 180C wins (+5%)
Which one to choose
Choose POWER MIG 180C if…
you value gasless capable, max wire diameter and price.
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