Telwin TELMIG 281/2 MIG-MAG Welder vs Telwin TELMIG 250/2

Technical comparison · MIG/MAG welding (wire feed)

In brief

TELMIG 281/2 MIG-MAG Welder and TELMIG 250/2 are two mig/mag welding (wire feed) in a similar class. Choose TELMIG 281/2 MIG-MAG Welder if max wire diameter matters more; choose TELMIG 250/2 if price matters more.

Parameter
Telwin TELMIG 250/2 TELMIG 250/2 Telwin F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Use tier F3 — Advanced F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~1400–1600 € ~900–1300 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 45 × 80 × 65.5 cm 45 × 80 × 65.5 cm
Weight (kg) 55 kg 50 kg
Power (W) 9500 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) 20 m/min
Max welding current (A) 270 A 260 A
Max wire diameter (mm) 1.2 mm 1 mm
Duty cycle (rated current) (%) 20 % 20 %
Synergic control False False
Gasless capable False False
Power source technology Transformer Transformer
Aluminium ready True True
Pulse capable False False
Input voltage 230 V (single-phase) Dual voltage
Supported spool Ø300 mm (~15 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

  • Price: TELMIG 281/2 MIG-MAG Welder 1500 € vs TELMIG 250/2 1100 € — TELMIG 250/2 wins (+36%)
  • Max wire diameter: TELMIG 281/2 MIG-MAG Welder 1.2 mm vs TELMIG 250/2 1 mm — TELMIG 281/2 MIG-MAG Welder wins (+20%)

Which one to choose

Choose TELMIG 281/2 MIG-MAG Welder if…

you value max wire diameter.

See the TELMIG 281/2 MIG-MAG Welder sheet →

Choose TELMIG 250/2 if…

you value price.

See the TELMIG 250/2 sheet →

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