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Multimatic 235 vs Handler 125
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| Spec | Multimatic 235 | Handler 125 |
|---|---|---|
| Process | MIG (GMAW), flux-cored (FCAW), DC stick (SMAW), DC Lift-Arc TIG (GTAW), and pulsed TIG (GTAW-P). | 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 | 20–235 A. | 25–130 A. |
| Rated duty cycle | MIG: 170 A at 22.5 V, 60% duty cycle. Stick: 150 A at 26 V, 60% duty cycle. TIG: 180 A at 17.2 V, 60% 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 | 240 V, single-phase. Input amperes are not in the quick specs. | 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 | Not published by manufacturer | 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 | Machine only: 63 lb. (29 kg). Machine with running gear: 127 lb. (58 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. |