Everlast PowerARC 140STi
#3 in StickFull review
A small, cheap stick and lift TIG welder for light repairs and learning TIG on steel.
Everlast $349$349
3.4/5
A strong, cheap 230 V stick welder for farm and structural repairs, with lift TIG if you add a torch.
- 220 AOutput
- 60% at 220 ADuty cycle
- DC lift TIG, stickProcesses
- 240 VInput
Check price at Amazon$229.99
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- A 60% duty cycle at 250 A for long runs with big rods
- Comes with rods, so stick welding starts out of the box
- Light at 11.5 lb for a 250 A machine
Cons
- 230 V only, so no household outlet use
- No TIG torch included
- A 2 year warranty
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 | 200 A | 3.9/5 | $109.99 |
| ArcCaptain ARC250 (this one) | 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 | ARC250 |
|---|---|
| Output | |
| Processes | DC lift TIG, stick |
| Maximum output | 220 A |
| Duty cycle | 60% at 220 A |
| Input | 240 V |
| Features | |
| Pulse | No |
| Foot pedal in the box | No |
| TIG torch in the box | No |
| Weight | 11.5 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years |
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