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How does the Maxstar® 150 STL stack up to the competition?
Comparison Chart Miller Maxstar® 150 STL Lincoln V160-S Thermal Arc P-WEE 160S Comments
2003 List Price $949 $976 $900 Similar price yet the Maxstar 150 STL offers better value.
Process Stick/Lift Arc TIG Stick/Touch Start TIG Stick/Lift TIG Similar
DC Stick Welding Amperage Range: 115 VAC 20-110 amps 5-160 amps 5-85 amps Similar. The amperage draw of the V160-S when welding above 80 amps is too high for most 115 volt circuits (see below).
DC Stick Welding Amperage Range: 230 VAC 20-150 amps 5-160 amps 5-160 amps Similar
DC TIG Welding Amperage Range: 115 VAC 5-150 amps 5-160 amps 5-85 amps The P-Wee doesn't match up.
DC TIG Welding Amperage Range: 230 VAC 5-150 amps 5-160 amps 5-160 amps Similar
Duty Cycle Rating: 115 VAC Stick 70 amps @ 22.8 Volts-100% 80 amps @ 23.2 Volts-20% 85 amps @ 23 Volts-100% The V160-S doesn't match up.
Amperage Draw at the above rating 17.4 amps 26.7 amps 38 amps The Maxstar 150 S draws 35% less amperage at similar weld outputs.
Duty Cycle Rating: 230 VAC Stick 100 amps @ 24 Volts-100% 110 amps @ 24.4 Volts-100% 160 amps @ 26 Volts-35% The V160-S has a little stronger rating here but please check the amp draw.
Amperage Draw at the above rating 13.1 amps 21 amps 38 amps 35% less amperage draw than the Lincoln at similar weld outputs.
Duty Cycle Rating: 115 VAC TIG 100 amps @ 14 Volts-100% 125 amps @ 15 Volts-20% 85 amps @ 13 Volts-100% Strong output with strong duty cycles.
Amperage Draw at the above rating 18.4 amps 26.7 amps 22 amps Higher weld output, higher duty cycles and less amperage draw!
Duty Cycle Rating: 230 VAC TIG 100 amps @ 14 Volts-100% 110 amps @ 24.4 Volts-100% 160 amps @ 16 Volts-35% Similar
Amperage Draw at the above rating 8.3 amps 21 amps 23 amps More than 60% less amperage draw than the V160-S at similar weld output.
Warranty 3 Years 3 Years 3 Years Miller Electric's True Blue® Warranty and Service are recognized as the industry standards.
Dimensions (H/W/D) 9 x 5.5 x 13.25 in
(229 x 140 x 337mm)
13 x 8 x 17 in
(330 x 203 x 432mm)
10.2 x 5.1 x 12.6 in
(260 x 130 x 320mm)
Similar
Weight 13.7 lbs. (6.2kg) 21.5 lbs. (9.7kg) 19.0 lbs. (8.6kg) The Maxstar 150 STL is over 25% lighter than P-WEE.
Autoline Yes (115-230 VAC) Auto-Reconnect Yes (Smart Link) Similar. Automatically connects to 115-230 VAC, single phase power.
Adaptive Hot Start For Stick Arc Starts Yes No No - must manually adjust Adaptive Hot Start prevents the electrode from sticking.
Low OCV Stick Yes No VRD (Voltage Reducing Device) The Maxstar 150 STL uses a 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 Yes Yes (Touch Start) Yes (Lift TIG) Provides TIG arc starting without the use of high frequency.
Built-in Gas Solenoid Yes No No No valve to turn on and off. Saves shielding gas and time.
Built-in Preflow Yes No No Purges the weld area prior to welding.
Full Function Remote Control Yes (Foot or Finger) Yes (Foot or Finger) Yes (Foot or Finger) Allows the operator to "crater out" when doing critical work using either a foot or finger tip control.
Fan-on-Demand™ Yes No No Improves power efficiency and reduces noise and maintenance by lessening the amount of airborne contaminants pulled through the machine.


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