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Millermatic 142 vs Handler 125

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Spec Millermatic 142 Handler 125
Process MIG (GMAW) and flux-cored (FCAW). Flux-cored out of the box, and MIG after a regulator and shielding gas are added. The sheet calls it a constant-voltage DC welder.
Output amp range 30–140 A. 25–130 A.
Rated duty cycle 100 A at 19 V, 60% duty cycle. 80 A at 18 V, 100% duty cycle. 80 A at 25% duty cycle. The specifications table also prints 50 A at 60% and 40 A at 100%.
Input voltage and plug 120 V, 20 A, single-phase, 50/60 Hz. 120 V. Amps input at rated output, 60 Hz: 21.3 A. The sheet says it operates on common 120-volt power and includes a power cord with plug. It does not name the plug or a breaker size.
Wire or rod size Set up for .024–.035 in. (0.6–0.9 mm) solid wire and .030–.045 in. (0.8–1.2 mm) flux-cored wire. Uses 4- or 8-inch spools. Ready to weld with .030–.035 in. (0.8–0.9 mm) self-shielding flux-cored wire. With gas, .023–.030 in. (0.6–0.8 mm) solid wire. Stainless wire is mentioned for 18–12 gauge stainless with tri-mix gas.
Weight 33 lb. 57.5 lb.
Material thickness Steel: 24 ga.–3/16 in. single pass. Aluminum: 18–14 ga. single pass. Mild steel thickness range 24 ga.–3/16 in. The same page limits the gas-shielded example to 24 gauge–1/8 inch steel.

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