The Millermatic 142 is the newest MIG welder to be released from Miller Electric. This machine is the direct replacement for the previous version Millermatic 141. The machine welds up to 3/16-inch mild steel in a single pass and comes spool gun ready for MIG welding aluminum. Weighing only 33 pounds, the machine is easy to move without help. This machine is 120v only but has a duty cycle of 60% at 100 amps. Also, if you are using generator power, the Millermatic 142 only requires 5000 watts to deliver full power. Bonus new digital read out on the front of the screen!
Millermatic 142 Features
The Millermatic 142 comes packed with useful features that every welder will use. Read some of the key features below.
Auto-Set - automatically provides predefined weld settings for mild steel and aluminum while infinite voltage control allows the flexibility to manually set your own parameters with a digital readout.
Angled cast- aluminum drive system with calibrated tension knob creates consistent feeding and easy setup.
Quick Select - drive roll makes setup quicker by offering three grooves — two for different size solid wire and a third for flux-cored wire.
Auto Spool Gun Detect - automatically detects when a MIG gun or spool gun is connected, eliminating the need for a switch.
Smooth-Start - provides a smooth, spatter-free start. It’s the best-starting machine in the small MIG machine category. Thermal overload protection shuts down the unit if the airflow is blocked or the duty cycle is exceeded. Automatically resets when the unit cools.
Fan-On-Demand - cooling system only operates when needed, reducing noise, energy use and the amount of contaminants pulled through the machine.
These features put the Millermatic 142 at the top of the food chain among the competition. In this price point there is not a machine that is packed with as many features, while still offering the Miller 3 year warranty.
Millermatic 142 vs other Miller MIG welders
If you are a hobbyist, farmer, or someone doing light fabrication work that is under 3/16in, then the Millermatic 142 is the perfect machine for you. With Autoset and Smooth Start, you don't need a lot of experience to get the results you are after.
If you need some more power then the Millermatic 211 would be your next best bet. Being able to do 240v gives the 211 the capability of welding 3/8in steel. If you need to do any sort of TIG welding the Multimatic 215 would be an option and if you need to TIG aluminum then your best option would be the Multimatic 220. The versatility of the Multimatic 220 has changed the game for small multiprocess machines.
If you have any questions about the Millermatic 142 or any other welders in the Miler lineup, reach out to our support team. We can be reached at 877-930-5690 or by emailing support@bakersgas.com.
