Alweld 1860JC vs Lowe Stinger 178: 5-year value retention (78% vs 78%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Alweld 1860JC holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Alweld 1860JC comes out ahead, holding about 78% of its value versus 78% for the Lowe Stinger 178. Over the first five years the Alweld 1860JC loses roughly $2,670 while the Lowe Stinger 178 loses about $7,245 — a gap near $4,575.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Alweld 1860JC sheds about 7% in year one versus 15% for the Lowe Stinger 178. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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