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Lincoln Electric, LINCOLN POWER MIG 256 Max. Amps 300 Mig Ready, Model# K3068-1

Item# 25469
"Lincoln Electric Power MIG 256, 208V/230V, 300 Amp, MIG Welder, Flux Core Welder w/ LCD Display + Cart, Model# K3068-1"
Lincoln Electric, LINCOLN POWER MIG 256 Max. Amps 300 Mig Ready, Model# K3068-1

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Lincoln Electric, LINCOLN POWER MIG 256 Max. Amps 300 Mig Ready, Model# K3068-1

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  • MAXTRAC® cast aluminum industrial wire drive features dual driven rolls, regulated wire feed speed control, brass-to-brass connections and split wire guide system
  • Digital meters display preset voltage and wire feed speed at setup; actual voltage during usage
  • Flux-core and MIG welding capabilities
  • Wide voltage sweet spot for great results with steel, stainless steel or aluminum welding
  • Amperage output: 300

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Product Summary

The Lincoln Electric Power MIG 256 Flux-Core/MIG Welder with Cart is a 300 Amp MIG and flux-core welder designed for light industrial job shop fabrication, maintenance or repair work. Diamond Core Technology delivers a forgiving arc, excellent out-of-position arc stability, low spatter and a wide voltage sweet spot at a given wire feed speed for great results with steel, stainless steel or aluminum welding.

What's Included

    (1) Power MIG 256 wire-feed welder (1) Magnum PRO 250L gun

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Features + Benefits

  • MAXTRAC® cast aluminum industrial wire drive features dual driven rolls, regulated wire feed speed control, brass-to-brass connections and split wire guide system
  • Digital meters display preset voltage and wire feed speed at setup; actual voltage during usage
  • Flux-core and MIG welding capabilities
  • Wide voltage sweet spot for great results with steel, stainless steel or aluminum welding
  • Amperage output: 300
  • 40% duty cycle @ 250 Amps, 26V
  • Copper Plus contact tips improve heat dissipation to increase tip life
  • Spool gun ready for the premium Magnum® 250LX gun (Model# K2490-1)
  • Coil Claw cable management system keeps workstation organized
  • Top-mounted gun accessories tray adds convenience
  • 15-ft. cable adds extra reach
  • Built-in 115V auxiliary outlet
  • Rugged all-metal case front

Key Specs

AttributeSpecification

item#

25469

Brand

Lincoln Electric

Manufacturer's Warranty

3 year limited warranty

Ship Weight

220.0 LB

Volts

208/230

Max. Amps

300

Power Type

DC

Multi-process

Yes

Spool Gun Included

No

Welding Processes

Flux-Core, MIG

Max. Weld Thickness

0.75 in

Max. Welding Wire Diameter

0.045 in
AttributeSpecification

Duty Cycle

40% At 250a

Weldable Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum

Min. Amps

30

Wire Feed Speed Control

Yes

Mig Ready

Yes

Clamp Cable Length

15 ft

Electrode Cable Length

15 ft

Regulator and Gas Hose Included

Yes

Shielding Gas Required

Yes

Product Weight

245.0000 lb

Dimensions L x W x H (in.)

38.8 x 18.9 x 31.8 in

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  1. What is the minimum power source need for lincoln power 256 mig wilderp

    1. The minimum power source required is 220 volts, 50 amps.

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    2. The minimum power source required is 220 volts.

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    3. The minumum power source required for the Lincoln Electric MIG 256 Wire Feed Welder is a 220 volt outlet.

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  2. can you stick weld and tig weld with welder

    tig will be scratch start

    1. This Lincoln Electric Power Welder is a mig welder only, it is not capable of stick welding or tig welding.

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    2. No. This is a mig wire feed welder only.

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  3. Will this Welder function with a push pull mig lead to weld aluminum? Or does it only use a spool gun?

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    1. The MIG 256 will not operate with a push/pull system. This will only weld aluminum using a spool gun.

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  4. What size of amp breakers do I need for a 220Volt set up

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    1. This item requires a 50 amp breaker.

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  5. Is this machine ready to go ? Does it need programed to weld aluminum by a Lincoln tech?

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    1. This welder does not require any programming to weld aluminum. It is recommended to use the spool gun kit, model #K2490-1, when welding aluminum.

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  6. Where is this welder made?

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    1. This welder is manufactured in Mexico.

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Warranty

Manufacturer's Warranty

3 year limited warranty