Lincoln Electric Easy-MIG 180 vs Telwin TELMIG 250/2

Technical comparison · MIG/MAG welding (wire feed)

In brief

Easy-MIG 180 and TELMIG 250/2 are two mig/mag welding (wire feed) in a similar class. Choose Easy-MIG 180 if price matters more; choose TELMIG 250/2 if max wire feed speed matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Easy-MIG 180 scores 52/100 against 38/100 for TELMIG 250/2.

Parameter
Telwin TELMIG 250/2 TELMIG 250/2 Telwin F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~600–800 € ~900–1300 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 25.8 × 46.2 × 35.6 cm 45 × 80 × 65.5 cm
Weight (kg) 25.4 kg 50 kg
Power (W) 7000 W
Voltage (V) 230 V 400 V
Maximum speed 12700 mm/min 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) 1.14 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 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. 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

  • Price: Easy-MIG 180 700 € vs TELMIG 250/2 1100 € — Easy-MIG 180 wins (+57%)
  • Max wire feed speed: Easy-MIG 180 12.7 m/min vs TELMIG 250/2 20 m/min — TELMIG 250/2 wins (+57%)
  • Gasless capable: Easy-MIG 180 yes, TELMIG 250/2 no
  • Max wire diameter: Easy-MIG 180 1.14 mm vs TELMIG 250/2 1 mm — Easy-MIG 180 wins (+14%)

Which one to choose

Choose Easy-MIG 180 if…

you value price, gasless capable and max wire diameter.

See the Easy-MIG 180 sheet →

Choose TELMIG 250/2 if…

you value max wire feed speed.

See the TELMIG 250/2 sheet →

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