I would compare the PowerArc300 to the Stickweld 250. That way you get adjustable hot start and adjustable arc force. Member here Furu has a Stickweld 250, which I got to run a few times. Very nice with 7018, but I feel my PowerArc 200 had the edge with 6010 over the Stickweld 250. Never ran a Stickweld 200, or the PowerArc 300. For the money I don't think you can find a better arc than the PowerArc 200!