PRO 300 CC/CV Competitive Comparison
Lincoln Vantage 300 |
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| Stock Number | 907144 | K2409-1 | The PRO 300 and the Caterpillar engine is 100% built in the USA. | ||
| Technology | Phase Control | Chopper | Proven and reliable Phase control technology as used in the Deltaweld and Dimension. | ||
| Circuit Boards | 5 Total (2) Circuit boards (required) (3) Circuit boards (1 filter, 1 idle, 1 meter) |
6 Total 3 Circuit boards (required) 3 Circuit boards (1 filter, 2 meters) |
Replacement cost of all circuit boards for the Vantage 300 is over $1000 more than the PRO 300. | ||
| Appearance | High quality powder paint | Painted base, stainless top and sides | Long term appearance and lower cost of maintaining, the PRO 300 comes out on top. Competitive product, mild steel fastener attaching stainless quickly bleed rust stains. Replacing stainless steel panels can be very expensive. | ||
| Welding Processes | DC Stick, TIG & MIG | DC Stick, TIG & MIG | The PRO 300 has very good arc characteristics due to its short circuit capability. This improves stick welding, Arc arcing and CV Mig/wire welding. The competitive machine folds back to 225 amps to protect the electronics. | ||
| Rated Weld Output | 300 A 32 V = 9.6 kW @ 60% | 300 A @ 32 V = 9.6 kW @ 100% | The PRO 300 still outperforms the Vantage with only 60% duty cycle. The PRO 300 can run 3/16 - 1/4 electrodes without pop outs. The PRO 300 is also thermally protected from overheating | ||
| Welding Output | CC 20 - 410 A CV 14 - 40 V |
CC/CV 30 - 400 A CV 14 - 32 V |
The Vantage brags about 28% more output but lacks the performance and the ability to operate at the stated ratings. The PRO 300 has a wider range of operation without pop-outs, lugging or stalling the engine. | ||
| Welding Ranges | Single Range | 2 stick modes | PRO 300 is proven to weld pipe without special controls that limit the performance in other areas. | ||
| Arc/Dig Control | 4 optimized settings for all electrodes | Variable | The PRO 300 provides consistent performance without confusing variable setting. | ||
| Welding Meters | Digital Voltage & Amperage Meters | Field option at additional cost | The PRO 300 is presettable. No indication of output on the competitive product without additional meters. Competitive product with optional digital meters is not accurate in the down hill stick mode. | ||
| Remote Control | 14 Pin Remote | 6 & 14 Pin | The PRO 300 allows the operator to set the machine range to get better resolution with a remote control. The competition is 30 - 400 regardless of the machine setting. | ||
| AC While Welding | Depends on weld output | Depends on weld output | Single stator/rotor design produces both weld power and AC auxiliary power. AC aux power is determined by how much weld power is being used. | ||
| 1 Phase AC Aux. Power | 12 kW peak | 11.5 kW peak | The PRO 300 has more single phase power. | ||
| 3 Phase AC Aux. Power | N/A | 12.5 | Most plasma and inverters operate on single phase. | ||
| Circuit Board Protection | (2) Vaults provide the ultimate in circuit board protection |
Circuit boards are tray potted and are not fixable | The Vault reliability is 99.8% | ||
| Sound Level | 73 dba @ 23 ft. | 76.8 dba @ 23 ft. | The PRO 300 is almost 3 times quieter, meaning three PRO 300's running side by side are less noisy than 1 Vantage. | ||
| Engine Choice | Caterpillar C1.5 Liquid-Cooled 3 Cylinder 22 hp @ 1800 RPM |
Kubota V1505 Liquid-Cooled 4 Cylinder 22 hp @ 1800 RPM |
The PRO 300 Caterpillar engine is built in the USA. Better support and service along with more American jobs. Engine mounts of the PRO 300 are semifocalized to reduce engine vibration. The PRO 300 runs smoother and transmits less vibration than the Vantage 300. | ||
| Engine Access | Right Side, Hinged Down | Right Side, Slider | Vantage 300 sliding door covers cooling louvers while open and restricts air flow over critical components that are not thermally protected. PRO 300 can operate with the door open without catastrophic failures. | ||
| Auto Engine Shutdown | Coolant Temp, Oil Pressure | Coolant Temp, Oil Pressure | Automatically will shut down if engine runs hot or has low oil pressure. | ||
| Automatic Idle | Standard | Standard | Saves fuel. | ||
| Engine Instrumentation | Fuel and Hour Meter | Fuel, Hour Meter, Oil Pressure and Coolant Temp Gauges |
The PRO 300 is equipped with a back lit liquid crystal display fuel gauge and hour meter for accurate monitoring. | ||
| Fuel Tank | 11.5 Gallon (43.5 L) Top Fill | 15 Gallon (57 L) Top Fill | PRO 300 requires less fuel because it is more efficient. Will cost less to operate. | ||
| Fuel Consumption | .99 GPH @ 300 A Approx. 12 hours .25 GPH @ Idle Approx. 46 hours |
1.2 GPH @ 300 A Approx. 12.5 hours .30 GPH @ Idle Approx. 50 hours |
PRO 300 has better fuel economy at both idle and rated load. | ||
| Dimensions H x W x D | 32 x 26 x 56 inches 813 x 660 x 1422 mm |
35.9 x 25.3 x 60 inches 913 x 642 x 1524 kg |
PRO 300 has a smaller foot print and has a lower profile. When mounted on a truck the driver can see behind using the rear view mirror. | ||
| Weight | 1100 lbs. 499 kg |
1035 lbs. 469 kg |
Superior performance and reliability, with efficient size and weight. | ||
