Lincoln Electric
Lincoln Electric POWER MIG 215 MPi
$2249
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Lincoln Electric POWER MIG 215 MPi vs Hobart Handler 140
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Lincoln Electric POWER MIG 215 MPi is cheaper at $2249. Every spec and price links to its source.
Hobart
Hobart Handler 140
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Which is better: the Lincoln Electric POWER MIG 215 MPi or Hobart Handler 140?
The Lincoln Electric POWER MIG 215 MPi wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Lincoln Electric POWER MIG 215 MPi | Hobart Handler 140 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $2249 | — |
| Brand | Lincoln Electric | Hobart |
| Released | — | — |
| Welding processes | MIG;Flux-Core;DC-TIG;Stick | MIG; Flux-Core |
| Input voltage | 120V/240V | 120V |
| Phase type | single-phase | single-phase |
| Max output amps | 220 | 140 |
| Output range amps | 20-220 | 25-140 |
| Duty cycle percent | 30 | 20 |
| Duty cycle rating amps | 215 | 90 |
| Max steel thickness (in) | — | — |
| Inverter based | — | No |
| Spool gun capable | Yes | — |
| Weight (lb) | 48 | 57 |
Sources — Lincoln Electric POWER MIG 215 MPi: lincolnelectric.com (verified 2026-07-11). Hobart Handler 140: hobartwelders.com (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the Lincoln Electric POWER MIG 215 MPi and Hobart Handler 140?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.
- Welding processes: Lincoln Electric POWER MIG 215 MPi MIG;Flux-Core;DC-TIG;Stick vs Hobart Handler 140 MIG; Flux-Core
- Input voltage: Lincoln Electric POWER MIG 215 MPi 120V/240V vs Hobart Handler 140 120V
- Max output amps: Lincoln Electric POWER MIG 215 MPi 220 vs Hobart Handler 140 140
- Output range amps: Lincoln Electric POWER MIG 215 MPi 20-220 vs Hobart Handler 140 25-140
- Duty cycle percent: Lincoln Electric POWER MIG 215 MPi 30 vs Hobart Handler 140 20
- Duty cycle rating amps: Lincoln Electric POWER MIG 215 MPi 215 vs Hobart Handler 140 90
- Weight (lb): Lincoln Electric POWER MIG 215 MPi 48 vs Hobart Handler 140 57