Lincoln Electric CITOLINE i300 vs Telwin TELMIG 250/2
Technical comparison · MIG/MAG welding (wire feed)
CITOLINE i300 and TELMIG 250/2 are two mig/mag welding (wire feed) in a similar class. Choose CITOLINE i300 if max wire diameter and synergic control matters more; choose TELMIG 250/2 if price matters more. On the category's overall technical index, CITOLINE i300 scores 90/100 against 38/100 for TELMIG 250/2.
| Parameter |
CITOLINE i300
Lincoln Electric
F3 · Advanced
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TELMIG 250/2
Telwin
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~1800–2400 € | ~900–1300 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 39.5 × 83 × 76 cm | 45 × 80 × 65.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 50 kg | 50 kg |
| Power (W) | 15000 W | 7000 W |
| Voltage (V) | 400 V | 400 V |
| Maximum speed | — | 20000 mm/min |
| Category specs | ||
| Welding type | Multi-process | MIG/MAG |
| Max wire feed speed (m/min) | 18 m/min | 20 m/min |
| Max welding current (A) | 300 A | 260 A |
| Max wire diameter (mm) | 1.6 mm | 1 mm |
| Duty cycle (rated current) (%) | 35 % | 20 % |
| Synergic control | True | False |
| Gasless capable | True | False |
| Power source technology | Inverter | Transformer |
| Aluminium ready | True | True |
| Pulse capable | False | False |
| Input voltage | 400 V (three-phase) | Dual voltage |
| Supported spool | Ø300 mm (~15 kg) | Ø300 mm (~15 kg) |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | 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. | 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: CITOLINE i300 2100 € vs TELMIG 250/2 1100 € — TELMIG 250/2 wins (+91%)
- Max wire diameter: CITOLINE i300 1.6 mm vs TELMIG 250/2 1 mm — CITOLINE i300 wins (+60%)
- Synergic control: CITOLINE i300 yes, TELMIG 250/2 no
- Gasless capable: CITOLINE i300 yes, TELMIG 250/2 no
- Max wire feed speed: CITOLINE i300 18 m/min vs TELMIG 250/2 20 m/min — TELMIG 250/2 wins (+11%)
Which one to choose
Choose CITOLINE i300 if…
you value max wire diameter, synergic control and gasless capable.
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