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 3.1. The Everlast Cyclone 262i leads on value, weight and processes. The Everlast Cyclone 262i costs $1,059.99 less ($1,200 vs $2,259.99).
Hobart IronMan 240
#4 in 240 VFull review
A shop MIG for farm, trailer and fabrication work on thick steel. It is for buyers who weld for hours and have a 240 V circuit.
Cyberweld $2,259.99$2,259.99
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.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Everlast Cyclone 262i for value ($4.36 per amp ($1,200, 275 A maximum) vs $8.07 per amp ($2,259.99, 280 A maximum)), weight (68 lb vs 186 lb) and processes (MIG, flux-core, stick, takes a spool gun for aluminum vs MIG, flux-core, 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 | Hobart IronMan 240 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 69 $4.36 per amp ($1,200, 275 A maximum) | 18 $8.07 per amp ($2,259.99, 280 A maximum) |
| Duty cycle 20% | 75 50% at full output (275 A) | 27 60% at 200 A, about 31% at full output |
| Processes 15% | 80 MIG, flux-core, stick, takes a spool gun for aluminum | 60 MIG, flux-core, takes a spool gun for aluminum |
| Weight 10% | 75 68 lb | 0 186 lb |
| Warranty 25% | 100 5-year warranty on the machine | 100 5-year warranty on the machine |
Specifications
| Everlast Cyclone 262i | Hobart IronMan 240 | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Input voltage | 240 V | 240 V |
| Maximum output | 275 A | 280 A |
| Rated duty cycle | 50% at 275 A, 40 °C | 60% at 200 A, 40 °C |
| Thickest steel, one pass | 0.438 in | 0.5 in |
| Inverter | Yes | - |
| Processes and wire | ||
| Gas MIG | Yes | Yes |
| Stick | Yes | No |
| TIG | No | No |
| Spool gun ready | Yes | Yes |
| Wire sizes | 0.023 to 0.062 in | 0.023 to 0.045 in |
| Largest spool | 44 lb | 45 lb |
| Synergic settings | Yes | No |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 68 lb | 186 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |