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 is the better MIG welder overall, rated 3.4 to 2.9. The Forney 190 MIG leads on value and warranty. The Miller Multimatic 235 wins on processes. The Forney 190 MIG costs $2,605.93 less ($1,017.07 vs $3,623).
Miller Multimatic 235
#5 in 240 VFull review
A shop multiprocess machine for fabricators who weld steel all day and want stick and TIG on the same cart. It suits a garage with a 240 V circuit.
Amazon $3,623$3,623
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 Forney 190 MIG for value ($5.35 per amp ($1,017.07, 190 A maximum) vs $15.42 per amp ($3,623, 235 A maximum)) and warranty (5-year warranty on the machine vs 3-year warranty on the machine).
- Choose the Miller Multimatic 235 for processes (MIG, flux-core, stick, lift TIG, takes a spool gun for aluminum vs MIG, flux-core).
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 | Forney 190 MIG | Miller Multimatic 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 52 $5.35 per amp ($1,017.07, 190 A maximum) | 0 $15.42 per amp ($3,623, 235 A maximum) |
| Duty cycle 20% | 0 15% at 140 A, about 8% at full output | 28 60% at 170 A, about 31% 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 | 79 63 lb |
| Warranty 25% | 100 5-year warranty on the machine | 50 3-year warranty on the machine |
Specifications
| Forney 190 MIG | Miller Multimatic 235 | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Input voltage | 240 V | 240 V |
| Maximum output | 190 A | 235 A |
| Rated duty cycle | 15% at 140 A | 60% at 170 A, 40 °C |
| 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 0.045 in |
| Largest spool | 11 lb | - |
| Synergic settings | No | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 63 lb | 63 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 3 years |
| Released | 2015-03 | 2020 |