Everlast Cyclone 140E
#2 in 120 VFull review
A 120 V MIG for car and sheet metal work that holds full power longer than most. The 5 year warranty is hard to beat at this price.
Amazon $379$379
The Everlast Cyclone 140E is the better MIG welder overall, rated 4.0 to 3.1. The Everlast Cyclone 140E leads on warranty, processes and value. The Forney X-Series 140 MIGx wins on weight. The Everlast Cyclone 140E costs $50.99 less ($379 vs $429.99).
Forney X-Series 140 MIGx
#7 in 120 VFull review
A small, easy 120 V MIG for auto body, sheet metal and light repairs. TruSet and a 3 year warranty make it a safe first gas welder.
Forney $429.99$429.99
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.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Everlast Cyclone 140E for warranty (5-year warranty on the machine vs 3-year warranty on the machine), processes (MIG, flux-core, takes a spool gun for aluminum vs MIG, flux-core) and value ($2.71 per amp ($379, 140 A maximum) vs $3.07 per amp ($429.99, 140 A maximum)).
- Choose the Forney X-Series 140 MIGx for weight (20.3 lb vs 26.5 lb).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 120 V MIG welder; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Everlast Cyclone 140E | Forney X-Series 140 MIGx |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 62 $2.71 per amp ($379, 140 A maximum) | 53 $3.07 per amp ($429.99, 140 A maximum) |
| Duty cycle 20% | 60 25% at full output (140 A) | 10 30% at 90 A, about 12% at full output |
| Processes 15% | 60 MIG, flux-core, takes a spool gun for aluminum | 40 MIG, flux-core |
| Weight 10% | 74 26.5 lb | 88 20.3 lb |
| Warranty 25% | 100 5-year warranty on the machine | 50 3-year warranty on the machine |
Specifications
| Everlast Cyclone 140E | Forney X-Series 140 MIGx | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Input voltage | 120 V | 120 V |
| Maximum output | 140 A | 140 A |
| Rated duty cycle | 25% at 140 A, 40 °C | 30% at 90 A |
| Thickest steel, one pass | 0.188 in | 0.25 in |
| Inverter | Yes | Yes |
| Processes and wire | ||
| Gas MIG | Yes | Yes |
| Stick | No | No |
| TIG | No | No |
| Spool gun ready | Yes | No |
| Wire sizes | 0.023 to 0.045 in | 0.024 to 0.035 in |
| Largest spool | 12 lb | - |
| Synergic settings | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 26.5 lb | 20.3 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 3 years |
| Released | - | 2026-05 |