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 is the better MIG welder overall, rated 4.3 to 4.0. The Everlast Cyclone 262i leads on duty cycle and value. The Everlast Cyclone 312i wins on processes. The Everlast Cyclone 262i costs $499 less ($1,200 vs $1,699).
Everlast Cyclone 312i
#2 in 240 VFull review
The most powerful single-phase MIG in the Everlast line, for serious fabricators and farm shops welding thick steel. It undercuts industrial 300 A machines by a wide margin.
Everlast $1,699$1,699
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 262i for duty cycle (50% at full output (275 A) vs 35% at full output (315 A)) and value ($4.36 per amp ($1,200, 275 A maximum) vs $5.39 per amp ($1,699, 315 A maximum)).
- Choose the Everlast Cyclone 312i for processes (MIG, flux-core, stick, lift TIG, takes a spool gun for aluminum vs MIG, flux-core, stick, takes a spool gun for aluminum).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 240 V MIG welder; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Everlast Cyclone 262i | Everlast Cyclone 312i |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 69 $4.36 per amp ($1,200, 275 A maximum) | 51 $5.39 per amp ($1,699, 315 A maximum) |
| Duty cycle 20% | 75 50% at full output (275 A) | 38 35% at full output (315 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 | 75 68 lb |
| Warranty 25% | 100 5-year warranty on the machine | 100 5-year warranty on the machine |
Specifications
| Everlast Cyclone 262i | Everlast Cyclone 312i | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Input voltage | 240 V | 240 V |
| Maximum output | 275 A | 315 A |
| Rated duty cycle | 50% at 275 A, 40 °C | 35% at 315 A, 40 °C |
| Thickest steel, one pass | 0.438 in | 0.5 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 | 0.024 to 0.062 in |
| Largest spool | 44 lb | 44 lb |
| Synergic settings | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 68 lb | 68 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |