TheGary, I have a 2013 PowerPro 256S (with the knobs, which I prefer). It does 6010, 6011 DC, and 7018 with ease per my usage so far. At the recommended settings, it's not as smooth an arc as I get with my Miller Trailblazer 302, but there's not much difference if you up the amps a bit more than the usual. Jody Collier on Youtube "Welding Tips and Tricks" evaluated a similar unit and said it works fine with all these, but prefers slightly higher amps. These units have the "Dig" function also, but it seems not to have the range of the Dig function on the Trailblazer if you get into the over 5/32nd rods.
It could come in handy to have an air cooled torch on the move, or to use a small gas cylinder. On the farm, I move mine around a lot and use a gas welding cart for one 300 cu ft gas argon cylinder and a the other half for rods, accessories, etc.., or two 300 cu ft cylinders - argon and mig mix.
Everlast has a great 300 amp Power Stick unit also.
It's very easy to disconnect the water cooler and switch to an air cooled torch, just two quick connect lines and the 220V plug-in for the cooler.
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