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
The Everlast Cyclone 312i is the better MIG welder overall, rated 4.0 to 2.6. The Everlast Cyclone 312i leads on value, warranty and weight. The Lincoln Power MIG 262 wins on duty cycle. The Everlast Cyclone 312i costs $2,199.99 less ($1,699 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 312i for value ($5.39 per amp ($1,699, 315 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).
- Choose the Lincoln Power MIG 262 for duty cycle (40% at full output (300 A) vs 35% at full output (315 A)).
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 312i | Lincoln Power MIG 262 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Value 30% | 51 $5.39 per amp ($1,699, 315 A maximum) | 0 $13 per amp ($3,898.99, 300 A maximum) |
| Duty cycle 20% | 38 35% at full output (315 A) | 50 40% at full output (300 A) |
| Processes 15% | 100 MIG, flux-core, stick, lift TIG, 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 312i | Lincoln Power MIG 262 | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Input voltage | 240 V | 240 V |
| Maximum output | 315 A | 300 A |
| Rated duty cycle | 35% at 315 A, 40 °C | 40% at 300 A |
| Thickest steel, one pass | 0.5 in | - |
| Inverter | Yes | - |
| Processes and wire | ||
| Gas MIG | Yes | Yes |
| Stick | Yes | No |
| TIG | Lift TIG | No |
| Spool gun ready | Yes | Yes |
| Wire sizes | 0.024 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 |