Lincoln Electric Easy-MIG 180 vs Lincoln Electric CITOLINE i300
Technical comparison · MIG/MAG welding (wire feed)
Easy-MIG 180 and CITOLINE i300 are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3×). Easy-MIG 180 costs less (~€700) and is the entry-level choice; CITOLINE i300 offers more capability at a higher price (~€2100). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Easy-MIG 180
Lincoln Electric
F2 · Intermediate
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CITOLINE i300
Lincoln Electric
F3 · Advanced
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~600–800 € | ~1800–2400 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 25.8 × 46.2 × 35.6 cm | 39.5 × 83 × 76 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 25.4 kg | 50 kg |
| Power (W) | — | 15000 W |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 400 V |
| Maximum speed | 12700 mm/min | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Welding type | MIG/MAG | Multi-process |
| Max wire feed speed (m/min) | 12.7 m/min | 18 m/min |
| Max welding current (A) | 180 A | 300 A |
| Max wire diameter (mm) | 1.14 mm | 1.6 mm |
| Duty cycle (rated current) (%) | 30 % | 35 % |
| Synergic control | False | True |
| Gasless capable | True | True |
| Power source technology | Transformer | Inverter |
| Aluminium ready | True | True |
| Pulse capable | False | False |
| Input voltage | 230 V (single-phase) | 400 V (three-phase) |
| Supported spool | Ø200 mm (~5 kg) | Ø300 mm (~15 kg) |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | As a manual transformer-based MIG/MAG welder, it lacks digital displays, software interfaces, or synergic controls. Parameter adjustment is done via two simple analog selectors on the front panel: one for voltage (stepped adjustment) and one for wire feed speed. No application or cloud connection is required for operation. | Control over all operational functions is managed through an intuitive front-panel interface, featuring large LED displays that provide high readability even under strong lighting conditions. The power source integrates 24 factory-preset synergic programs, which are engineered to greatly simplify the configuration of welding parameters across various materials, including carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and flux-cored wire. Operators can also easily access the traditional 2T and 4T trigger modes, alongside fully adjustable Run-In and Burnback functions to refine the welding arc. Consistent with most industrial systems in this specific equipment category, absolutely no connection to cloud services or reliance on external software applications is required. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Easy-MIG 180 700 € vs CITOLINE i300 2100 € — Easy-MIG 180 wins (+200%)
- Synergic control: CITOLINE i300 yes, Easy-MIG 180 no
- Max wire feed speed: Easy-MIG 180 12.7 m/min vs CITOLINE i300 18 m/min — CITOLINE i300 wins (+42%)
- Max wire diameter: Easy-MIG 180 1.14 mm vs CITOLINE i300 1.6 mm — CITOLINE i300 wins (+40%)
Which one to choose
Choose CITOLINE i300 if…
you value synergic control, max wire feed speed and max wire diameter.
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