Mig that is Genny compatible?

[Desertrat]

Hi, I know this has been put up before but as inverters have improved have things changed? I do mobile welding, mostly repairs to gates, shutters, walkways, plant etc. I am now in a position to buy a diesel generator and inverter mig. I have read lots of threads for the Esab caddy, Lincoln powermig, Keempi etc, what one would work best on a generator and what KVA Generator should I be using? I have been looking for sometime now at Phil Weeks website, he makes his own Mig called a Worrior 250 (250 amps, from 13amp supply) seems a lot, and would surely trip something? He does a package which includes the welder and a 6kva Generator, which was using the Yanmar L100, which I know is very good, but he is now using a sansom engine, which I believe is from India?
This is going to set me back nearly £2500 which is fine as long as it works and is reliable, I dont want to throw two and half grand down the drain! All suggestions welcome! Mick

 

[mike 109444]

Might be worth asking what is covered by the warrenty and what is NOT

 

[pedrobedro]

Kemppi recommend a minimum of 5Kva for the Minarc and preferably 8Kva.

 

[cornishwelding]

The GYS Pearl XL needs 7.5 kva to run, but it will also run on very long extension leads, is dual voltage, and very tolerant on supply with it's FV (flexible voltage).

 

[Desertrat]

Have you guys had any dealings or heard of anyone that has purchased equipment from Phil Weeks? 6kva's are pretty compact but I think an 8 may take up most of my van! The Warrior mig on you tube looks ok, but they wouldn't put it up if it was crap I guess.

 

[madkayaker]

Would a engine stick welder be more use for that kind of work? Sounds like stuff that might need a big mig

 

[Desertrat]

I may be using alley in the near future and use an arc at present, but want to cover all the bases if possible. Not many replies and no info about the company so will sit on my hand for a while I think and do more research