Lincoln Power MIG 220 AC/DC vs Lincoln Power MIG 262

Last updated: November 1, 2026

The Lincoln Power MIG 220 AC/DC rates 2.6 among dual voltage MIG welders; the Lincoln Power MIG 262 rates 2.6 among 240 V ones. The Lincoln Power MIG 220 AC/DC costs $900 less ($2,998.99 vs $3,898.99).

Lincoln Power MIG 220 AC/DC vs Lincoln Power MIG 262

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 weightLincoln Power MIG 220 AC/DCLincoln Power MIG 262
Overall rating2.6/52.6/5
Value 30%0 $13.04 per amp ($2,998.99, 230 A maximum)0 $13 per amp ($3,898.99, 300 A maximum)
Duty cycle 20%0 15% at full output (230 A)50 40% at full output (300 A)
Processes 15%100 MIG, flux-core, stick, TIG, takes a spool gun for aluminum60 MIG, flux-core, takes a spool gun for aluminum
Weight 10%53 51 lb0 250 lb
Warranty 25%50 3-year warranty on the machine50 3-year warranty on the machine

Specifications

Lincoln Power MIG 220 AC/DCLincoln Power MIG 262
Output
Input voltage120/240 V240 V
Maximum output230 A (125 A on 120 V)300 A
Rated duty cycle15% at 230 A40% at 300 A
Processes and wire
Gas MIGYesYes
StickYesNo
TIGHF TIGNo
Spool gun readyYesYes
Wire sizes0.025 to 0.045 in0.023 to 0.045 in
Synergic settingsYesNo
Build
Weight51 lb250 lb
Warranty3 years3 years
Released2025-07-

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