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 $2,259.99The Hobart IronMan 240 is the better MIG welder overall, rated 3.1 to 2.9. The Hobart IronMan 240 leads on warranty and value. The Miller Multimatic 235 wins on weight and processes. The Hobart IronMan 240 costs $1,363.01 less ($2,259.99 vs $3,623).
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 $3,623Prices 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 $15.42 per amp ($3,623, 235 A maximum)).
- Choose the Miller Multimatic 235 for weight (63 lb vs 186 lb) and processes (MIG, flux-core, stick, lift TIG, takes a spool gun for aluminum vs MIG, flux-core, takes a spool gun for aluminum).
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 | Miller Multimatic 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 18 $8.07 per amp ($2,259.99, 280 A maximum) | 0 $15.42 per amp ($3,623, 235 A maximum) |
| Duty cycle 20% | 27 60% at 200 A, about 31% at full output | 28 60% at 170 A, about 31% at full output |
| Processes 15% | 60 MIG, flux-core, takes a spool gun for aluminum | 100 MIG, flux-core, stick, lift TIG, takes a spool gun for aluminum |
| Weight 10% | 0 186 lb | 79 63 lb |
| Warranty 25% | 100 5-year warranty on the machine | 50 3-year warranty on the machine |
Specifications
| Hobart IronMan 240 | Miller Multimatic 235 | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Input voltage | 240 V | 240 V |
| Maximum output | 280 A | 235 A |
| Rated duty cycle | 60% at 200 A, 40 °C | 60% at 170 A, 40 °C |
| Thickest steel, one pass | 0.5 in | 0.375 in |
| Inverter | - | Yes |
| Processes and wire | ||
| Gas MIG | Yes | Yes |
| Stick | No | Yes |
| TIG | No | Lift TIG |
| Spool gun ready | Yes | Yes |
| Wire sizes | 0.023 to 0.045 in | 0.024 to 0.045 in |
| Largest spool | 45 lb | - |
| Synergic settings | No | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 186 lb | 63 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 3 years |
| Released | - | 2020 |
