Miller 907710001 Maxstar 161 STL DC TIG/Stick Welder w/ X-Case (Portable)
$1,001.00
The Miller 907710001 Maxstar 161 STL with X-Case is a super-portable DC TIG and Stick welder package built for field professionals. It delivers excellent arc control, dual-voltage flexibility, and rugged portability, making it ideal for stainless and steel TIG work in mobile or remote environments, but it is not suitable for aluminum TIG or heavy industrial production.
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Miller 907710001 Maxstar 161 STL DC TIG/Stick Welder w/ X-Case (Portable Contractor Package)
The Miller Maxstar 161 STL (907710001) with X-Case Contractor Package is an ultra-portable DC TIG and Stick inverter welder designed for field professionals who need maximum mobility with industrial reliability. It is widely used in maintenance, piping, stainless fabrication, and mobile welding service work where carrying a heavy machine is not practical.
This unit is DC-only, meaning it is optimized for steel and stainless steel TIG welding and Stick welding, but it does not support aluminum TIG welding (no AC mode).
Key Features
- Extremely lightweight 13 lb inverter design
- Dual-voltage operation (120V / 240V)
- Stable low-amperage TIG control (as low as ~5A)
- Strong Stick performance (including 6010 capability)
- X-Case rugged transport protection system
- Built-in gas solenoid (no torch gas valve needed)
- Designed specifically for field and mobile welding work
What the X-Case Package Includes
Typical contractor bundle includes:
- Maxstar 161 STL power source
- X-Case protective carry system
- TIG torch (often WP-17 style, package dependent)
- Stick electrode holder & work clamp
- Gas regulator + hose
- TIG consumables kit
- Power cords for 120V and 240V
Best Applications
- Mobile maintenance and repair (MRO)
- Pipe welding (light duty field work)
- Stainless steel TIG fabrication
- Construction site repairs
- Shipyard and industrial field service
- Tight-access welding jobs
- Truck-mounted welding setup
Advantages
- Extremely portable (one of the lightest industrial TIG welders)
- Excellent arc stability for DC TIG at low amperage
- Dual-voltage flexibility for field or shop use
- Strong Stick arc performance in harsh environments
- Rugged X-Case improves durability and transport safety
- Low power draw compared to transformer machines
Limitations
- DC-only (cannot TIG weld aluminum)
- Not a MIG welder
- Limited for heavy fabrication or thick material work
- Lower duty cycle than industrial shop TIG systems
- TIG accessories may vary by distributor package
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Welding Processes | DC TIG (GTAW), Stick (SMAW) |
| Input Voltage | 120V / 240V Auto-Line |
| Output Range (TIG) | 5–160A |
| Output Range (Stick) | Up to 160A |
| Duty Cycle | ~20–30% at max output (240V) |
| Welding Type | DC only |
| Weight | ~13 lb (6 kg) power source |
| Package | X-Case Contractor Kit |
| Cooling | Air-cooled TIG system |
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