A stick first welder with a long warranty for farm and structural repair, with lift TIG if you add a torch.
Amazon $449 Everlast $439The Everlast PowerARC 210STL is the better TIG or stick welder overall, rated 3.9 to 2.6. The Everlast PowerARC 210STL leads on features, warranty and duty cycle. The Everlast PowerARC 210STL costs $141.40 less ($439 vs $580.40).
A simple, well backed stick welder for a buyer who trusts the Hobart name and only needs stick. Rivals offer more for less.
Welders Supply $580.40Prices were last checked November 2, 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 PowerARC 210STL for features (dual voltage, lift TIG, voltage reduction device vs dual voltage), warranty (5-year warranty on the machine vs 3-year warranty on the machine) and duty cycle (35% at full output (200 A) vs 15% at full output (160 A)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every stick TIG or stick welder; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Everlast PowerARC 210STL | Hobart Stickmate 160 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Value 30% | 37 $2.19 per amp ($439, 200 A maximum) | 19 $3.63 per amp ($580.40, 160 A maximum) |
| Duty cycle 20% | 38 35% at full output (200 A) | 0 15% at full output (160 A) |
| Features 25% | 100 dual voltage, lift TIG, voltage reduction device | 50 dual voltage |
| Warranty 25% | 100 5-year warranty on the machine | 50 3-year warranty on the machine |
Specifications
| Everlast PowerARC 210STL | Hobart Stickmate 160 | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Processes | DC lift TIG, stick | stick |
| Maximum output | 200 A | 160 A |
| Maximum on 120 V | 120 A | 80 A |
| Duty cycle | 35% at 200 A | 15% at 160 A |
| Duty cycle ambient | 40 °C | - |
| Input | 120 V and 240 V | 120 V and 240 V |
| Features | ||
| Pulse | No | No |
| Foot pedal in the box | No | No |
| TIG torch in the box | No | No |
| Voltage reduction device | Yes | - |
| Weight | 25 lb | 10.6 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 3 years |
