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
The Forney 190 MIG rates 3.4 among 240 V MIG welders; the Forney 190 MP rates 3.3 among dual voltage ones. The Forney 190 MIG costs $182.92 less ($1,017.07 vs $1,199.99).
Forney 190 MP
#8 in Dual voltageFull review
A light dual-voltage multiprocess welder for a home shop that wants MIG, stick and some TIG in one machine. TruSet makes it easy to set up.
Amazon $1,295.99 Forney $1,199.99$1,199.99
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.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different input voltage classes (240 V and dual voltage), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own input voltage peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Forney 190 MIG | Forney 190 MP |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 52 $5.35 per amp ($1,017.07, 190 A maximum) | 32 $6 per amp ($1,199.99, 200 A maximum) |
| Duty cycle 20% | 0 15% at 140 A, about 8% at full output | 25 25% at 190 A, about 23% at full output |
| Processes 15% | 40 MIG, flux-core | 100 MIG, flux-core, stick, lift TIG, takes a spool gun for aluminum |
| Weight 10% | 79 63 lb | 89 31 lb |
| Warranty 25% | 100 5-year warranty on the machine | 50 3-year warranty on the machine |
Specifications
| Forney 190 MIG | Forney 190 MP | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Input voltage | 240 V | 120/240 V |
| Maximum output | 190 A | 200 A (120 A on 120 V) |
| Rated duty cycle | 15% at 140 A | 25% at 190 A |
| Thickest steel, one pass | 0.375 in | 0.375 in |
| Inverter | No | Yes |
| Processes and wire | ||
| Gas MIG | Yes | Yes |
| Stick | No | Yes |
| TIG | No | Lift TIG |
| Spool gun ready | No | Yes |
| Wire sizes | 0.024 to 0.035 in | 0.024 to 0.035 in |
| Largest spool | 11 lb | - |
| Synergic settings | No | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 63 lb | 31 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 3 years |
| Released | 2015-03 | - |