You gentlemen were correct, it is a Miller 250D, two cylinder diesel. He is asking $1000 on a trailer. He has no leads. How would I check out if everything is working ok? Could I put my electrical tester on it and verify output or must I buy the leads? I hate to buy leads and it doesn't work though I would hate even more to buy the unit and it doesn't work. I believe this unit can handle leads for stick, mig or tig, is that correct? What should i look for to verify the diesel is ok? Any other thoughts or idea are appreciated. I had a small Lincoln Mig that I lost in the fires out here. This unit isn't much more than replacing my unit and seems like it would do much more. Thanks.
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Where did the leads go? Were they switched over to another unit? Just seems peculiar not to have the leads on it when selling. Of course I suppose the unit could be stolen in which case the leads might not be with it. Just seems strange to sell a welder, that won't weld. gobble
Steve@Advance
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I would approach with caution.
That's really cheap. Looked at a new one, $10G without a trailer!
Is this someone you know? Could be somewhat of an illegal deal, hiding something?
The only way to really test it is to put it under a load.
As for the engine, if it will cold start and carry the load (another reason to test weld with it) chances are it is good.
That's really cheap. Looked at a new one, $10G without a trailer!
Is this someone you know? Could be somewhat of an illegal deal, hiding something?
The only way to really test it is to put it under a load.
As for the engine, if it will cold start and carry the load (another reason to test weld with it) chances are it is good.
Crazy Horse
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I agree with you Tom ..... red flags are waving. My friend just bought a tractor last fall that wasn't running. Although the seller said it was when parked, my buddy found out the hard way today. He says never again for something that doesn't work, even though he can fix about anything.
Portable engine drive welders like this commonly don?t have leads with them. The leads are a bit too portable and tend to wander off if not kept locked down.
For all practical purposes, this is a stick welding machine. Yes, you can add MIG and TIG capability, but those are added cost options. A voltage sensing wire feeder will cost you $600 plus. You can scratch start TIG relatively cheap, but it is not something most people will use.
I have a Trailblazer 302 that I use for all my welding. A portable does not make the best shop welder, but has certain advantages. Like being able to power the house during a power outage.
Running and working, that unit would probably bring $3-4000. So $1000 is not out of line if it runs and is untested. But is still a risk.
For all practical purposes, this is a stick welding machine. Yes, you can add MIG and TIG capability, but those are added cost options. A voltage sensing wire feeder will cost you $600 plus. You can scratch start TIG relatively cheap, but it is not something most people will use.
I have a Trailblazer 302 that I use for all my welding. A portable does not make the best shop welder, but has certain advantages. Like being able to power the house during a power outage.
Running and working, that unit would probably bring $3-4000. So $1000 is not out of line if it runs and is untested. But is still a risk.
caterpillar guy
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Get the serial number then check with a miller dealer. They could tell if it is reported stolen or not in their area probably.
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