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 and processes. The Lincoln Weld-Pak 90i FC wins on weight. The Lincoln Weld-Pak 90i FC costs $51 less ($328 vs $379).
Lincoln Weld-Pak 90i FC
#6 in 120 VFull review
A light, cheap flux core welder for occasional repairs around the house and farm. Buy the 90i MIG instead if you might want gas welding later.
Amazon $328$328
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) and processes (MIG, flux-core, takes a spool gun for aluminum vs Flux-core).
- Choose the Lincoln Weld-Pak 90i FC for weight (15 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 | Lincoln Weld-Pak 90i FC |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 62 $2.71 per amp ($379, 140 A maximum) | 61 $2.73 per amp ($328, 120 A maximum) |
| Duty cycle 20% | 60 25% at full output (140 A) | 28 30% at 90 A, about 17% at full output |
| Processes 15% | 60 MIG, flux-core, takes a spool gun for aluminum | 0 Flux-core |
| Weight 10% | 74 26.5 lb | 100 15 lb |
| Warranty 25% | 100 5-year warranty on the machine | 50 3-year warranty on the machine |
Specifications
| Everlast Cyclone 140E | Lincoln Weld-Pak 90i FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Input voltage | 120 V | 120 V |
| Maximum output | 140 A | 120 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 | - |
| Processes and wire | ||
| Gas MIG | Yes | No |
| Stick | No | No |
| TIG | No | No |
| Spool gun ready | Yes | No |
| Wire sizes | 0.023 to 0.045 in | 0.03 to 0.035 in |
| Largest spool | 12 lb | - |
| Synergic settings | Yes | No |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 26.5 lb | 15 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 3 years |