MIG/MAG welding (wire feed)
Handy MIG
Weight
20.8 kg (45.9 lb)
Easy-MIG 180
Lincoln Electric
K2698-1
MIG/MAG welding (wire feed)
F2 · Intermediate
The Lincoln Electric Easy-MIG 180 falls into the prosumer and demanding hobbyist tier, ideal for small workshops, maintenance, and repair tasks. Thanks to its solid transformer power source and a maximum current of 180 A, it allows for reliable welding on medium thicknesses. The die-cast aluminum wire drive ensures consistent wire feeding, but the traditional technology makes it heavier than modern inverters, making it best suited for stationary or cart-mounted use in garages.
Data from official source
INDICATIVE PRICE RANGE
600–800 € ≈ $648–$864
Market estimate — list price not available
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Dimensions
26 × 46 × 36 cm (10.2 × 18.2 × 14.0 in)
Weight
25.4 kg (56.0 lb)
| Parameter | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Machine dimensions | 26 × 46 × 36 cm (10.2 × 18.2 × 14.0 in) | manufacturer website |
| Weight | 25.4 kg (56.0 lb) | manufacturer website |
| Power supply | 230 V / 60 Hz | manufacturer website |
| Maximum speed | 12700 mm/min | manufacturer website |
| Welding type | MIG/MAG | Compiled by editorial team |
| Max wire feed speed | 12.7 m/min | Compiled by editorial team |
| Max welding current | 180 A | Compiled by editorial team |
| Max wire diameter | 1.14 mm | Compiled by editorial team |
| Duty cycle (rated current) | 30 % | Compiled by editorial team |
| Synergic control | False | Compiled by editorial team |
| Gasless capable | True | Compiled by editorial team |
| Power source technology | Transformer | Compiled by editorial team |
| Aluminium ready | True | Compiled by editorial team |
| Pulse capable | False | Compiled by editorial team |
| Input voltage | 230 V (single-phase) | Compiled by editorial team |
| Supported spool | Ø200 mm (~5 kg) | Compiled by editorial team |
Material compatibilities will be available in a future version.
Software
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.
Reviews from those who use this machine every day will be available in the next version of the platform.
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Specifications updated: stato commerciale, attribute.spool size, attribute.input voltage, attribute.pulse capable, attribute.aluminium ready, attribute.power source tech, attribute.gasless capable, attribute.synergic control, attribute.duty cycle pct, attribute.wire diameter max mm, attribute.welding current max a, attribute.wire feed speed max m min, attribute.welding type Price updated