kemppi minarcMig 200 or ????????

[twain]

I used a kemppi mma welder for years.. and it got stolen

so i need to find me myself a new welder.. so i got on the interwebs.. and found out about the kemppi minarcMig 170 and the 200 .. so i googled them and got stranded here. I found out some people had problems welding aluminum with the 170 .. no worries i want to go for the 200 anyway's

how ever.. those posts keep hunting me. and now i'am not really sure anymore..

sooo i am wondering is there a better machine for me, or did i already found it on the kemppi website

my budget for the basic machine is about 1100 pounds (600-800 pounds would be better *duh*) and this is what i want to be able to do with the machine:

- use it semi pro.
- weld up to 7 mm steel
- weld up to 4/5 mm aluminum (different wheels or tips don't have to be included yet)
- weld on car panels and other thin sheet metal.

The machine must be mobile.. and with mobile i mean i must be able to pick it up and put i in my car by my self (or carry it up the stairs) so 25 kg or less is a MUST. if its even less then than 15 kg it would be the best.

- if its a brand that's active on the mainland in Europe it would be a plus..

I love my tools... and i'am kind of a brand freak.. so cheap cr*p from china.. is not welkom in my shed

tnx in advance

 

[pedrobedro]

You will need a gas cylinder with it to weld aluminium and steel unless you use flux core. If you use a small wire reel it will keep weight down. I have an older Minarc Mig 180 and cannot fault the machine.

 

[twain]

Ah tnx.. yeah i know about the gas .. and its not my first time welding mig.. it will be the first time i buy one

i wish the 180 was still in production.. so many great reviews .. and it was cheaper also

 

[wyn]

I am using my minarc 180 on 2mm aluminium sheet and it's working very well.

Just changed the liner , wire and gas....set the material thickness..pulled the trigger and it worked perfectly.

 

[Windy Miller]

What about the ESAB c200i Caddy? Very nice machine, and a similar size to the Kemppi Miniarc. Possibly a little cheaper too maybe? Even comes with the right plug for you!
I bought one and at the time I was considering the Kemppi, but I'd had an ESAB for years and been happy with it so I stayed with the same make. It's been great so far!

 

[twain]

WOW.. tnx i can find the esab alot cheaper then the kemppi
ill try to Arange a try-out tnx for the tip!!

when i read some of you only payed 600 for a kemppi 180 i almost wish i got robbed a few years ago

does anyone have any experience with aluminum on the esab 200 or the kemppi 200?