A stick first welder with a long warranty for farm and structural repair, with lift TIG if you add a torch.
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A cheap, light stick welder for farm and home repairs, with lift TIG as an add on. Buy from the maker store, where it costs less.
- 200 AOutput
- DC lift TIG, stickProcesses
- 120 V and 240 VInput
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Very cheap for a dual voltage stick welder that can also lift TIG
- Synergic control sets current from the rod size, which helps beginners
- Under 8 lb, easy to take to a fence line or trailer
- A VRD for safer stick welding
- No TIG torch in the box, and lift TIG needs a gas valve torch
- The 60% duty cycle has no current attached
The ArcCaptain ARC family
Every ArcCaptain ARC model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own process.
| Model | Output | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArcCaptain ARC200 (this one) | 200 A | 3.9/5 | $109.99 |
| ArcCaptain ARC250 | 220 A | 3.4/5 | $229.99 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 4 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its process. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | ARC200 |
|---|---|
| Output | |
| Processes | DC lift TIG, stick |
| Maximum output | 200 A |
| Maximum on 120 V | 200 A |
| Input | 120 V and 240 V |
| Features | |
| Pulse | No |
| Foot pedal in the box | No |
| TIG torch in the box | No |
| Voltage reduction device | Yes |
| Weight | 7.9 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years |
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