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 $1,016.99$1,016.99
The Forney 190 MIG rates 3.4 among 240 V MIG welders; the Lincoln Weld-Pak 180i MP DV rates 3.1 among dual voltage ones. The Forney 190 MIG costs $395.32 less ($1,016.99 vs $1,412.31).
Lincoln Weld-Pak 180i MP DV
#9 in Dual voltageFull review
A light dual voltage multiprocess welder for home shops that want 120 V portability and 230 V power in one box. Check the price against the Power MIG 215 MPi before buying.
Best Buy Auto Equipment $1,412.31$1,412.31
Prices were last checked November 3, 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 | Lincoln Weld-Pak 180i MP DV |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 52 $5.35 per amp ($1,016.99, 190 A maximum) | 11 $7.85 per amp ($1,412.31, 180 A maximum) |
| Duty cycle 20% | 0 15% at 140 A, about 8% at full output | 34 30% at 165 A, about 25% 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 | 83 34.5 lb |
| Warranty 25% | 100 5-year warranty on the machine | 50 3-year warranty on the machine |
Specifications
| Forney 190 MIG | Lincoln Weld-Pak 180i MP DV | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Input voltage | 240 V | 120/240 V |
| Maximum output | 190 A | 180 A |
| Rated duty cycle | 15% at 140 A | 30% at 165 A |
| Thickest steel, one pass | 0.375 in | - |
| Inverter | No | - |
| 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 | 0.025 to 0.045 in |
| Largest spool | 11 lb | - |
| Synergic settings | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 63 lb | 34.5 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 3 years |
| Released | 2015-03 | - |