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Millermatic 252 vs Handler 125
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| Spec | Millermatic 252 | 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 | 30–300 A. | 25–130 A. |
| Rated duty cycle | 200 A at 24 VDC, 60% duty cycle. 250 A at 26.5 VDC, 40% 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 | 208/240 V, single-phase, 60 Hz, or 230/460/575 V, single-phase, 60 Hz. On the 208/240 V row, amps input at the 200 A, 60% rating are 57.0 A at 208 V and 50.8 A at 240 V. | 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 | Solid/stainless steel .023–.045 in. (0.6–1.2 mm). Flux-cored .030–.045 in. (0.8–1.2 mm). 12 in. spool. | 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 | 205 lb. (93 kg). | 57.5 lb. |
| Material thickness | Not published by manufacturer | Mild steel thickness range 24 ga.–3/16 in. The same page limits the gas-shielded example to 24 gauge–1/8 inch steel. |