The Hobart Handler 210i rates 3.8 among dual voltage MIG welders; the Hobart IronMan 240 rates 3.1 among 240 V ones. The Hobart Handler 210i costs $1,260.99 less ($999 vs $2,259.99).
A light dual voltage MIG for a home shop that needs to weld everything from body panels to trailer frames. It suits buyers happy to set the machine by hand.
Cyberweld $999 Welding Supplies from IOC $999A shop MIG for farm, trailer and fabrication work on thick steel. It is for buyers who weld for hours and have a 240 V circuit.
Cyberweld $2,259.99Prices 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.
These two sit in different input voltage classes (dual voltage and 240 V), 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 | Hobart Handler 210i | Hobart IronMan 240 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 50 $4.76 per amp ($999, 210 A maximum) | 18 $8.07 per amp ($2,259.99, 280 A maximum) |
| Duty cycle 20% | 33 25% at full output (210 A) | 27 60% at 200 A, about 31% at full output |
| Processes 15% | 60 MIG, flux-core, takes a spool gun for aluminum | 60 MIG, flux-core, takes a spool gun for aluminum |
| Weight 10% | 98 26 lb | 0 186 lb |
| Warranty 25% | 100 5-year warranty on the machine | 100 5-year warranty on the machine |
| Hobart Handler 210i | Hobart IronMan 240 | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Input voltage | 120/240 V | 240 V |
| Maximum output | 210 A (140 A on 120 V) | 280 A |
| Rated duty cycle | 25% at 210 A, 40 °C | 60% at 200 A, 40 °C |
| Thickest steel, one pass | 0.375 in | 0.5 in |
| Processes and wire | ||
| Gas MIG | Yes | Yes |
| Stick | No | No |
| TIG | No | No |
| Spool gun ready | Yes | Yes |
| Wire sizes | 0.024 to 0.045 in | 0.023 to 0.045 in |
| Largest spool | - | 45 lb |
| Synergic settings | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 26 lb | 186 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
