Feature DescriptionLincoln Electric
Big Red™
600
Miller ElectricBig Blue®
600 X CC
6% More Engine HP • 44 HP (EPA Tier 0) vs. Miller® at 41.5 HP (EPA Tier 1) = 2.5 HP More R £
7% Less Weight for Truck or Trailer Mounting
• 752 kg (1,657 lbs.) vs. Miller® at 810 kg (1,785 lbs.) = 58 kg (128 lbs.) Less R £
Desert Duty™ Rated • Rated welding outputs for extreme temperature operation up to 55°C vs. none stated on Miller® R £
Easier Engine Access on Trucks with Limited Space
• Sliding engine access door requires only 50 mm (2 in.) clearance vs. Miller® swing-down door requiring 432 mm (17 in.) clearance
R £
Easier Access for Re-fueling from Either
Side of Machine
• Raised fuel cap above roof top vs. Miller® recessed fuel cap below roof top
R £
Easy, Precise Fine Current Adjustment
• Large fine control handle vs. Miller® smaller knob
R £
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Built for operation in remote locations, the Big Red™ 600 is a simple, rugged diesel enginedriven welder for stick welding, TIG and arc gouging. The design features no PC boards,proven reactor technology and the widely-used Deutz® F3L912 air-cooled industrial dieselengine for high reliability in jungles, deserts and other extreme environments.
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The trademarks Miller Electric® and Big Blue® are the property of Illinois Tool Works Inc.
Why Choose a BIG RED™ 600?Simple and Rugged. Stick, TIG and Arc Gouging.
Big Red™ 600 vs. Competition – Operation Competitive Advantages
Fuel Cap Recessed
Feature DescriptionLincoln Electric
Big Red™
600
Miller ElectricBig Blue®
600 X CC
Easier to Set Output with Optional Remote
Control Unit
• Remote operates the full range of the tap vs. Miller® remote which operates in series with the machine fine control dial. Miller® output setting must be calculated. It is a percentage of the machine fine current setting along with the remote setting
R £
Easier to IdentifyReceptacle Voltages
• AC generator receptacle graphics are located above receptacle covers vs. Miller® graphics are located below receptacle covers. Miller® graphics are hard to read below eye level, especially when receptacle covers are closed
R £
European 120V AC and NEMA 120V ACReceptacles Are
Standard
• European 120V AC receptacle not available on Miller®
R £
Convenient Engine Battery Charging Indicator Light
• Light comes on if engine battery charging system is not functioning properly. None on Miller® which creates a risk of a dead battery without warning
R £
More Convenient Breaker Location for 12V Battery Circuit
• Circuit breaker is on control panel vs. Miller® is inside machine
R £
Receptacle Identification
Receptacle Identification
Circuit Breaker
Why Choose a BIG RED™ 600?
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None on Miller®
Big Red™ 600 vs. Competition – Operation Competitive Advantages
Feature DescriptionLincoln Electric
Big Red™
600
Miller ElectricBig Blue®
600 X CC
Cooling Air RestrictionsAvoided with Louver Design
• Side panel air intake louvers are angled in, so if hit they will not get bent shut and restrict air flow vs. Miller® louvers are angled out
R £
Key Welding OutputComponent Has MoreAccess to Intake Air
• Reactor has 2-side air access vents vs. Miller® has 1-side access vent
R £
Protective Coating Against Rust and
Corrosion
• Critical electrical connections have a protective coating vs. Miller®
has no protective coating on electrical connections
R £
Rectifier Assembly has a Protective Coating vs. None on Miller®
R £
Less Risk of ReliabilityProblems with FewerBolted ElectricalConnections in Reactor Circuit
• 1 set of bolted connections between reactor leads and output tap switch vs. Miller® has 2 sets of bolted connections in series; more risk of reliability problems from bad connections
R £
Big Red™ 600 vs. Competition – Reliability Competitive Advantages
Why Choose a BIG RED™ 600?
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No Louvers
Bolted connections protectedwith sleeved insulation
Feature DescriptionLincoln Electric
Big Red™
600
Miller ElectricBig Blue®
600 X CC
Sealed GFCI Module For More Moisture
Protection
• GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) module is sealed from moisture vs. Miller® uses a conventional GFCI built into the receptacle; more prone to failure from moisture entry
R £
Big Red™ 600 vs. Competition – Reliability Competitive Advantages
Why Choose a BIG RED™ 600?
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Optional Weld OutputMeters are Easier
to Install
• A removable panel (2 screws) is provided for mounting the meters and making wire connections vs. Miller® requires holes to be cut inthe nameplate, metal knockouts to be removed, and the roof or a side panel must be removed to make the wiring connections
R £
Easier Service Access to Control Box Assembly
• Remove 1 side panel vs. Miller® requires 3 items to be removed: 2 side panels and a control box cover
R £
Easier Battery Removal
• Finger slots on battery holder vs. none on Miller®
R £
Better Battery Warranty • 2-year battery warranty vs. Miller® is 6 months R £
Big Red™ 600 vs. Competition – Service Competitive Advantages