handirifle
Veteran Member
Soooo, I am thinking of getting an Everlast iMig 200, for some larger projects than my little Campbell Hausfield can handle. I'd like to build a flatbed trailer so I will need something a little heavier than 90 amps will do 
. I am posting here, hopefully it's the right place, as the welding questions are a big part of the post.
I am thinking something in the 7x16ft range (bumper pull), mainly for things like my tractor (MF1010) or maybe something like a Kubota B series down the road and our quads if we desire to take them along. Also stuff like lumber or materials too long for my 8ft trailer. I know the arguments pro/con for building vs buying, but trailers go for a premium around here with a decent one like I described, in the $2000-3000 range easy, so depending on what I got materials for I might save some money, and gain a lot of welding experience.
The welding questions, are pertaining to the iMig 200. It will Mig weld to 200 amps on 220v and stick weld to 160 amps on 220v. I am thinking something in the 3/16" thickness channel steel for the frame, or what ever you guys think would be suitable. Would a 7000lb GVW be enough for the items I described above. I KNOW it is for the MF1010 and the quads but not sure what the B series or similar tractors weigh. That would include a loader and scraper or similar weight items.
If the 3/16" is suitable, would it best be welded with stick or Mig? The specs in the iMig 200 say up to 1/4" on single pass, but I wouldn't think 1/4 is necessary. I figure 2 3500lb axles.
No, I have not priced them new, but will, either way, I will most likely end up with the iMig200, but this seemed like a good way to get real use from it.
. I am posting here, hopefully it's the right place, as the welding questions are a big part of the post.I am thinking something in the 7x16ft range (bumper pull), mainly for things like my tractor (MF1010) or maybe something like a Kubota B series down the road and our quads if we desire to take them along. Also stuff like lumber or materials too long for my 8ft trailer. I know the arguments pro/con for building vs buying, but trailers go for a premium around here with a decent one like I described, in the $2000-3000 range easy, so depending on what I got materials for I might save some money, and gain a lot of welding experience.
The welding questions, are pertaining to the iMig 200. It will Mig weld to 200 amps on 220v and stick weld to 160 amps on 220v. I am thinking something in the 3/16" thickness channel steel for the frame, or what ever you guys think would be suitable. Would a 7000lb GVW be enough for the items I described above. I KNOW it is for the MF1010 and the quads but not sure what the B series or similar tractors weigh. That would include a loader and scraper or similar weight items.
If the 3/16" is suitable, would it best be welded with stick or Mig? The specs in the iMig 200 say up to 1/4" on single pass, but I wouldn't think 1/4 is necessary. I figure 2 3500lb axles.
No, I have not priced them new, but will, either way, I will most likely end up with the iMig200, but this seemed like a good way to get real use from it.
