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Thunderbolt 210 MV vs MIG285
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| Spec | Thunderbolt 210 MV | MIG285 |
|---|---|---|
| Process | Stick (SMAW). | The specifications table says output type MIG, lift TIG, and stick. The overview also names flux core. |
| Output amp range | 120 V: 10–110 A. 240 V: 10–210 A. | Max rated output: MIG 285 A, TIG 250 A, stick 250 A. The duty table prints MIG 285 A on 240 V and 120 A on 120 V, and stick and TIG 250 A on 240 V and 120 A on 120 V. |
| Rated duty cycle | 120 V: 65 A at 60% duty cycle and 50 A at 100% duty cycle. 240 V: 135 A at 60% duty cycle and 105 A at 100% duty cycle. | MIG: 30% at 285 A on 240 V and 30% at 120 A on 120 V. Stick: 30% at 250 A on 240 V and 30% at 120 A on 120 V. TIG: 30% at 250 A on 240 V and 30% at 120 A on 120 V. |
| Input voltage and plug | 1-phase power, 120 V or 240 V, 50/60 Hz. Maximum amps input at rated load output: 27.8 A at 120 V and 44.9 A at 240 V. The cord includes multi-voltage plugs for 120 V and 240 V. | 1-phase, 120 V/240 V. Max inrush (I1max), columns MIG / stick / TIG: 120 V 34.2 / 42.5 / 25.3 A, and 240 V 57.4 / 53.5 / 35.7 A. Max rated (I1eff): 120 V 18.7 / 23.3 / 13.9 A, and 240 V 27.4 / 29.3 / 19.6 A. |
| Wire or rod size | Not published by manufacturer | Not published by manufacturer |
| Weight | 13 lb. | The page says “weighing under 60 lbs.” It does not print a single net-weight number. |
| Material thickness | Maximum mild steel thickness: 120 V, 1/8 in. 240 V, 1/2 in. | The overview says the 285 A output can weld materials up to 5/8 inch thick. |