| Comparison Chart |
Miller Maxstar® 150 S |
Miller Maxstar 140 STR |
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| 2003 List Price |
$699 |
$949 |
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| Process |
Stick Only |
Stick/Lift Arc TIG |
Choose the Maxstar 150 STL for Lift Arc TIG requirements. |
| DC Stick Welding Amperage Range: 115 VAC |
20-110 amps |
5-110 amps |
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| DC Stick Welding Amperage Range: 230 VAC |
20-150 amps |
5-140 amps |
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| Duty Cycle Rating: 115 VAC Stick |
70 amps @ 22.8 Volts-100% |
80 amps @ 23.2 Volts-100% |
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| Amperage Draw at the above rating |
17.4 amps |
26 amps |
The new Maxstar 150 S draws over 30% less amperage at similar weld outputs |
| Duty Cycle Rating: 230 VAC Stick |
100 amps @ 24 Volts-100% |
100 amps @ 24 Volts-100% |
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| Amperage Draw at the above rating |
13.1 amps |
20 amps |
The Maxstar 150 S has 35% less amperage draw for the same weld output. |
| Warranty |
3 Years |
1 Year |
The new Maxstar 150 S offers our True Blue® Three-Year Warranty. |
| Dimensions (H/W/D) |
9 x 5.5 x 13.25 in
(229 x 140 x 337mm) |
8 x 4.25 x 12.25 in
(203 x 108 x 311mm) |
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| Weight |
13.2 lbs. (6.0kg) |
10 lbs. (4.5kg) |
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| Autoline |
Yes (115-230 VAC) |
No (uses older Auto-link technology) |
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| Adaptive Hot Start For Stick Arc Starts |
Yes |
No |
Adaptive Hot Start prevents the electrode from sticking. |
| Low OCV Stick |
Yes |
No |
Simple design that reduces open circuit voltage to just 13 volts when the power source is not in use. This eliminates the need for add-on voltage reducers. |
| Lift Arc TIG |
Not Applicable |
Yes |
Choose the Maxstar 150 STL for Lift Arc TIG Requirements. |
| Full Function Remote Control |
No |
Yes (Finger Tip) |
Choose the Maxstar 150 STL for Remote Amperage Requirements. |
| Fan-on-Demand™ |
Yes |
No |
Improves power efficiency and reduces noise and maintenance by lessening the amount of airborne contaminants pulled through the machine. |
