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 $3,623The Miller Multimatic 235 is the better MIG welder overall, rated 2.9 to 2.6. The Miller Multimatic 235 leads on processes and weight. The Miller Multimatic 235 costs $729 less ($3,623 vs $4,352).
A professional shop MIG for fabricators who weld thick steel and aluminum all day. It is overkill for weekend repairs.
Amazon $4,352Prices 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 Miller Multimatic 235 for processes (MIG, flux-core, stick, lift TIG, takes a spool gun for aluminum vs MIG, flux-core, takes a spool gun for aluminum) and weight (63 lb vs 84 lb).
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 | Miller Multimatic 235 | Miller Millermatic 255 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.9/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Value 30% | 0 $15.42 per amp ($3,623, 235 A maximum) | 0 $12.43 per amp ($4,352, 350 A maximum) |
| Duty cycle 20% | 28 60% at 170 A, about 31% at full output | 15 60% at 230 A, about 26% 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% | 79 63 lb | 60 84 lb |
| Warranty 25% | 50 3-year warranty on the machine | 50 3-year warranty on the machine |
Specifications
| Miller Multimatic 235 | Miller Millermatic 255 | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Input voltage | 240 V | 240 V |
| Maximum output | 235 A | 350 A |
| Rated duty cycle | 60% at 170 A, 40 °C | 60% at 230 A, 40 °C |
| Thickest steel, one pass | 0.375 in | 0.5 in |
| Inverter | Yes | Yes |
| Processes and wire | ||
| Gas MIG | Yes | Yes |
| Stick | Yes | No |
| TIG | Lift TIG | No |
| Spool gun ready | Yes | Yes |
| Wire sizes | 0.024 to 0.045 in | 0.023 to 0.045 in |
| Synergic settings | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 63 lb | 84 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Released | 2020 | 2019-02 |
