YesWelder MIG-250PRO
#2 in Dual voltageFull review
For home fabricators who want a lot of output and pulsed aluminum MIG without paying for a big brand. Expect a shorter warranty and thinner support than the established names.
Amazon $559.99$559.99
The YesWelder MIG-250PRO rates 4.3 among dual voltage MIG welders; the Hobart IronMan 240 rates 3.1 among 240 V ones. The YesWelder MIG-250PRO costs $1,700 less ($559.99 vs $2,259.99).
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
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.
Scores side by side
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 | YesWelder MIG-250PRO | Hobart IronMan 240 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 100 $2.24 per amp ($559.99, 250 A maximum) | 18 $8.07 per amp ($2,259.99, 280 A maximum) |
| Duty cycle 20% | 100 60% at full output (250 A) | 27 60% at 200 A, about 31% at full output |
| Processes 15% | 100 MIG, flux-core, stick, lift TIG, takes a spool gun for aluminum | 60 MIG, flux-core, takes a spool gun for aluminum |
| Weight 10% | 100 24.9 lb | 0 186 lb |
| Warranty 25% | 25 2-year warranty on the machine | 100 5-year warranty on the machine |
Specifications
| YesWelder MIG-250PRO | Hobart IronMan 240 | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Input voltage | 120/240 V | 240 V |
| Maximum output | 250 A (175 A on 120 V) | 280 A |
| Rated duty cycle | 60% at 250 A | 60% at 200 A, 40 °C |
| Thickest steel, one pass | 0.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Processes and wire | ||
| Gas MIG | Yes | Yes |
| Stick | Yes | No |
| TIG | Lift TIG | 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 | Yes | No |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 24.9 lb | 186 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 5 years |