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 and the Lotos MIG150FX are evenly matched, rated 4.0 and 4.0. The Everlast Cyclone 140E leads on warranty and processes. The Lotos MIG150FX wins on value and weight. The Lotos MIG150FX costs $290.02 less ($88.98 vs $379).
Lotos MIG150FX
#3 in 120 VFull review
A very cheap, very light flux core welder for occasional repairs on a 120 V outlet. The 3 year warranty makes it a safer bet than most no name machines at this price.
Amazon $89.98 Lotos $88.98$88.98
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, stick, lift TIG).
- Choose the Lotos MIG150FX for value ($0.59 per amp ($88.98, 150 A maximum) vs $2.71 per amp ($379, 140 A maximum)) and weight (8.2 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 | Lotos MIG150FX |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 62 $2.71 per amp ($379, 140 A maximum) | 100 $0.59 per amp ($88.98, 150 A maximum) |
| Duty cycle 20% | 60 25% at full output (140 A) | 60 25% at full output (150 A) |
| Processes 15% | 60 MIG, flux-core, takes a spool gun for aluminum | 40 Flux-core, stick, lift TIG |
| Weight 10% | 74 26.5 lb | 100 8.2 lb |
| Warranty 25% | 100 5-year warranty on the machine | 50 3-year warranty on the machine |
Specifications
| Everlast Cyclone 140E | Lotos MIG150FX | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Input voltage | 120 V | 120 V |
| Maximum output | 140 A | 150 A |
| Rated duty cycle | 25% at 140 A, 40 °C | 25% at 150 A |
| Thickest steel, one pass | 0.188 in | 0.188 in |
| Inverter | Yes | Yes |
| Processes and wire | ||
| Gas MIG | Yes | No |
| Stick | No | Yes |
| TIG | No | Lift TIG |
| Spool gun ready | Yes | No |
| Wire sizes | 0.023 to 0.045 in | 0.03 to 0.035 in |
| Largest spool | 12 lb | 2 lb |
| Synergic settings | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 26.5 lb | 8.2 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 3 years |