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 3.4. The Everlast Cyclone 262i leads on processes and value. The Forney 190 MIG costs $182.93 less ($1,017.07 vs $1,200).
Forney 190 MIG
#3 in 240 VFull review
A plain, durable 240 V transformer MIG for a home or farm shop that welds steel up to 3/8 in. Inverter rivals offer more duty cycle and processes for similar money.
Amazon $1,017.07$1,017.07
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 processes (MIG, flux-core, stick, takes a spool gun for aluminum vs MIG, flux-core) and value ($4.36 per amp ($1,200, 275 A maximum) vs $5.35 per amp ($1,017.07, 190 A maximum)).
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 | Forney 190 MIG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 30% | 69 $4.36 per amp ($1,200, 275 A maximum) | 52 $5.35 per amp ($1,017.07, 190 A maximum) |
| Duty cycle 20% | 75 50% at full output (275 A) | 0 15% at 140 A, about 8% at full output |
| Processes 15% | 80 MIG, flux-core, stick, takes a spool gun for aluminum | 40 MIG, flux-core |
| Weight 10% | 75 68 lb | 79 63 lb |
| Warranty 25% | 100 5-year warranty on the machine | 100 5-year warranty on the machine |
Specifications
| Everlast Cyclone 262i | Forney 190 MIG | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Input voltage | 240 V | 240 V |
| Maximum output | 275 A | 190 A |
| Rated duty cycle | 50% at 275 A, 40 °C | 15% at 140 A |
| Thickest steel, one pass | 0.438 in | 0.375 in |
| Inverter | Yes | No |
| Processes and wire | ||
| Gas MIG | Yes | Yes |
| Stick | Yes | No |
| TIG | No | No |
| Spool gun ready | Yes | No |
| Wire sizes | 0.023 to 0.062 in | 0.024 to 0.035 in |
| Largest spool | 44 lb | 11 lb |
| Synergic settings | Yes | No |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 68 lb | 63 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
| Released | - | 2015-03 |