Hobart IronMan 240
#4 in 240 VFull review
A 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 $2,259.99$2,259.99
The Hobart IronMan 240 is the better MIG welder overall, rated 3.1 to 2.6. The Hobart IronMan 240 leads on warranty and value. The Hobart IronMan 240 costs $1,639 less ($2,259.99 vs $3,898.99).
Lincoln Power MIG 262
#6 in 240 VFull review
A heavy 300 A MIG for serious fabrication shops with 240 V or industrial power. Home welders get more for the money from a dual voltage multiprocess machine.
Cyberweld $3,898.99$3,898.99
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.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Hobart IronMan 240 for warranty (5-year warranty on the machine vs 3-year warranty on the machine) and value ($8.07 per amp ($2,259.99, 280 A maximum) vs $13 per amp ($3,898.99, 300 A maximum)).
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 | Hobart IronMan 240 | Lincoln Power MIG 262 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Value 30% | 18 $8.07 per amp ($2,259.99, 280 A maximum) | 0 $13 per amp ($3,898.99, 300 A maximum) |
| Duty cycle 20% | 27 60% at 200 A, about 31% at full output | 50 40% at full output (300 A) |
| Processes 15% | 60 MIG, flux-core, takes a spool gun for aluminum | 60 MIG, flux-core, takes a spool gun for aluminum |
| Weight 10% | 0 186 lb | 0 250 lb |
| Warranty 25% | 100 5-year warranty on the machine | 50 3-year warranty on the machine |
Specifications
| Hobart IronMan 240 | Lincoln Power MIG 262 | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Input voltage | 240 V | 240 V |
| Maximum output | 280 A | 300 A |
| Rated duty cycle | 60% at 200 A, 40 °C | 40% at 300 A |
| Thickest steel, one pass | 0.5 in | - |
| Processes and wire | ||
| Gas MIG | Yes | Yes |
| Stick | No | No |
| TIG | No | No |
| Spool gun ready | Yes | Yes |
| Wire sizes | 0.023 to 0.045 in | 0.023 to 0.045 in |
| Largest spool | 45 lb | - |
| Synergic settings | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 186 lb | 250 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 3 years |