Stick welder.

[Irving]

A like for like stick welder vs mig welder, you can weld thicker material with the stick welder. If you run into a welder on a farm where stuff just needs to get done, it's likely to be a stick welder. Beyond that, I just don't have the knowledge/experience to help guide your decision. I've got a mig welder now, but don't currently have any projects where I need something that can weld thicker. Thank you though.