Everlast Cyclone 262i
#1 in 240 VFull review
A 240 V shop MIG with industrial duty cycle for trailer, farm and fabrication work. It costs far less than the big brands with the same output.
Everlast $1,200$1,200
The Everlast Cyclone 262i rates 4.3 among 240 V MIG welders; the Everlast Cyclone 212i rates 3.6 among dual voltage ones. The Everlast Cyclone 212i costs $200.01 less ($999.99 vs $1,200).
Everlast Cyclone 212i
#7 in Dual voltageFull review
A dual-voltage multiprocess welder for a hobby shop that wants MIG, stick and TIG with real 240 V power. The 5 year warranty beats most rivals at this price.
Everlast $999.99$999.99
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.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different input voltage classes (240 V and dual voltage), 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 | Everlast Cyclone 262i | Everlast Cyclone 212i |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Value 30% | 69 $4.36 per amp ($1,200, 275 A maximum) | 57 $4.35 per amp ($999.99, 230 A maximum) |
| Duty cycle 20% | 75 50% at full output (275 A) | 0 15% at full output (230 A) |
| Processes 15% | 80 MIG, flux-core, stick, takes a spool gun for aluminum | 100 MIG, flux-core, stick, lift TIG, takes a spool gun for aluminum |
| Weight 10% | 75 68 lb | 38 59 lb |
| Warranty 25% | 100 5-year warranty on the machine | 100 5-year warranty on the machine |
Specifications
| Everlast Cyclone 262i | Everlast Cyclone 212i | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Input voltage | 240 V | 120/240 V |
| Maximum output | 275 A | 230 A (125 A on 120 V) |
| Rated duty cycle | 50% at 275 A, 40 °C | 15% at 230 A, 40 °C |
| Thickest steel, one pass | 0.438 in | 0.375 in |
| Inverter | Yes | Yes |
| Processes and wire | ||
| Gas MIG | Yes | Yes |
| Stick | Yes | Yes |
| TIG | No | Lift TIG |
| Spool gun ready | Yes | Yes |
| Wire sizes | 0.023 to 0.062 in | 0.023 to 0.045 in |
| Largest spool | 44 lb | 12 lb |
| Synergic settings | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 68 lb | 59 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |