ESAB Rebel EMP 235ic
#9 in Dual voltageFull review
A heavy duty dual voltage welder for farm and fab shops that weld thick steel for long stretches. Lighter users can save with the Rebel 215ic.
Cyberweld $3,410$3,410
The ESAB Rebel EMP 235ic rates 3.0 among dual voltage MIG welders; the Miller Multimatic 235 rates 2.9 among 240 V ones. The ESAB Rebel EMP 235ic costs $213 less ($3,410 vs $3,623).
Miller Multimatic 235
#5 in 240 VFull review
A shop multiprocess machine for fabricators who weld steel all day and want stick and TIG on the same cart. It suits a garage with a 240 V circuit.
Amazon $3,623$3,623
Prices were last checked November 1, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different input voltage classes (dual voltage and 240 V), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own input voltage peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | ESAB Rebel EMP 235ic | Miller Multimatic 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 0 $13.64 per amp ($3,410, 250 A maximum) | 0 $15.42 per amp ($3,623, 235 A maximum) |
| Duty cycle 20% | 68 40% at 235 A, about 35% at full output | 28 60% at 170 A, about 31% at full output |
| Processes 15% | 100 MIG, flux-core, stick, lift TIG, takes a spool gun for aluminum | 100 MIG, flux-core, stick, lift TIG, takes a spool gun for aluminum |
| Weight 10% | 31 63 lb | 79 63 lb |
| Warranty 25% | 50 3-year warranty on the machine | 50 3-year warranty on the machine |
Specifications
| ESAB Rebel EMP 235ic | Miller Multimatic 235 | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Input voltage | 120/240 V | 240 V |
| Maximum output | 250 A (150 A on 120 V) | 235 A |
| Rated duty cycle | 40% at 235 A, 40 °C | 60% at 170 A, 40 °C |
| Thickest steel, one pass | 0.5 in | 0.375 in |
| Inverter | - | Yes |
| Processes and wire | ||
| Gas MIG | Yes | Yes |
| Stick | Yes | Yes |
| TIG | Lift TIG | Lift TIG |
| Spool gun ready | Yes | Yes |
| Wire sizes | 0.023 to 0.052 in | 0.024 to 0.045 in |
| Synergic settings | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 63 lb | 63 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Released | 2017 | 2020 |