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 2.6. The Everlast Cyclone 262i leads on value, warranty and weight. The Everlast Cyclone 262i costs $2,698.99 less ($1,200 vs $3,898.99).
Lincoln Power MIG 262
#6 in 240 VFull review
A heavy 300 A MIG for serious fabrication shops with 240 V or industrial power. Home welders get more for the money from a dual voltage multiprocess machine.
Cyberweld $3,898.99$3,898.99
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 $13 per amp ($3,898.99, 300 A maximum)), warranty (5-year warranty on the machine vs 3-year warranty on the machine) and weight (68 lb vs 250 lb).
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 | Lincoln Power MIG 262 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Value 30% | 69 $4.36 per amp ($1,200, 275 A maximum) | 0 $13 per amp ($3,898.99, 300 A maximum) |
| Duty cycle 20% | 75 50% at full output (275 A) | 50 40% at full output (300 A) |
| 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 | 0 250 lb |
| Warranty 25% | 100 5-year warranty on the machine | 50 3-year warranty on the machine |
Specifications
| Everlast Cyclone 262i | Lincoln Power MIG 262 | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Input voltage | 240 V | 240 V |
| Maximum output | 275 A | 300 A |
| Rated duty cycle | 50% at 275 A, 40 °C | 40% at 300 A |
| Thickest steel, one pass | 0.438 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 | - |
| Synergic settings | Yes | No |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 68 lb | 250 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 3 years |