Boris113 Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Hi guys, A friend has offered me a Murex Tradesmig Challenger 186c in good condition for a good price. Does anyone know the value of this new and secondhand? I just wondered how good a welder it was compared to a similar miller or migatronic, all of which I would be buying secondhand. The other option for my £500 budget is a new sealey mightymig 190, would this be a better buy or not? It will be welding anything from car bodywork to rollcages and winch trays so needs to be fairly powerful but work off singlephase. Thanks in advance, Harry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roguevogue Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 The Murex will be a better machine, repairable if it breaks. Compared to a Sealey machine new at £500. In terms of price, the 186c is probably selling on ebay for between £200 and £350, depending on condition. These are my opinions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandyManLuke Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Have you looked at a Portamig? Not in the same league as a Murex really, in terms of 'industrial reputation' but very good machines, and you could buy new for around your budget. Certainly, the Portamig will be better than a Sealey. The voltage('power') switch range is a particular benefit on the portamigs, with 12 settings, covering the entire range pretty well. Much more flexible than the 6-setting machines. http://www.weldequip.com/portamig-mig-welders.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuck Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 ^^^^^ I have had a Portamig 215 for a couple of years now. Good piece of kit, only had problems when I drove over the torch... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 I'd take a used Murex or Miller over a new Sealey any day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longlandy Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Buy the murex, and the small miller is not a real miller anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forkrentfitter Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 as well as portamig look at oxford migmaker,built by the same people in york,i bought one 2 years ago,very happy with it,speak to gary at mig,tig&arc,in hampshire,they will supply anywhere in the country,highly recomended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris113 Posted March 23, 2012 Author Share Posted March 23, 2012 Thanks for all the advice chaps, I shall try and get the murex for a good price but failing that portamig seem to have a very good reputation on the internet as do oxford so they will be the next ports of call. Harry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozsug Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 If you dont get the Murex go for the Oxford, as forkrentfitter said speak to Gary at MigTigArc 02392295612 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forkrentfitter Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 to further this,as well as the oxford mig i have an mta 201 ac/dc tig welder built by the same factory,that also is very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLineMike Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 picked up the same mig as the OP was asking about on friday after work, just happened to find one on ebay as new 5 miles away, was busy using it yesterday to do this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris113 Posted April 17, 2012 Author Share Posted April 17, 2012 Mike thats some very nice welding! How are you finding the welder? I've just blown my budget and picked up a mint condition Murex Tradesmig 260-1 Can't wait to play with it Harry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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