Passport versus Miller 180?

[West Coast]

I currently have a Miller 135 and would like to bump up to a 180 Welder. Is the passport built as well as the Miller 180? I am thinking about getting the passport and selling my Miller 135. And what is a stronger weld, hard wire or flux core wire?

Thank you....

Happy Holidays...!!!

[84ZMike]

I was also looking at the Passport.... don't get me wrong it is a strong performer and the plus now has the spool gun option,but as was brought to my attention if you don't need the portability it is worth the extra $$.....
Mike

[SavageSunJeep]

I just recently bought a MM180. I looked long and hard at the passport. Boiled down to "portability". Yea, I need, just not very often, in fact rarely. And I cannot justify the added $$ for it. I also like the larger gas tank for the MM180.

If you really NEED portability then I would not hesitate.

[Anti-GMAW]

I just recently bought a MM180. I looked long and hard at the passport. Boiled down to "portability". Yea, I need, just not very often, in fact rarely. And I cannot justify the added $$ for it. I also like the larger gas tank for the MM180.

If you really NEED portability then I would not hesitate.

You can hook the pessport up to a full size tank as well if you want.

[SavageSunJeep]

You can hook the pessport up to a full size tank as well if you want.

LOL I knew that, but hauling a big tank around kinda hurts that portability thing a little bit

[Anti-GMAW]

LOL I knew that, but hauling a big tank around kinda hurts that portability thing a little bit

The tanks for the passport are actualy pretty cheap since there just paintball gun tanks. I already have a few lying around since I play paintball.