So the bottom line is that the RF Welding Diversion has even better capabilities than the Hobart TIGMATE and it weighs less than 1/3 as much (about 50 lbs).
That is because the Diversion 165 uses inverter technology to greatly reduce the weight of the transformer.
The prices of the 2 tig welders are almost identical, the warranties are very similar.
But the weight and the low end arc starts are enough to make the big difference.
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