ESAB buddy arc 180

[Trawlerman]

Hi

Considering buying an ESAB Buddy Arc 180amp stick/Tig inverter welder. Any info on these machines or is there better models for the money (276 euro plus VAT)

 

[Kent]

I have used one a fair while
Seem tough enough
Don't give you what it says on the dial too light for most 4 mm rods. OK with tig

The power certainly don't get to 180. I suspect the buddy tig is a better buy having HF for the tig for just a little difference in price

Had mine out for 4 - 5 yrs. Was going to sell it off but figure I will just keep it as spare