ArcCaptain ARC250
#5 in StickFull review
A strong, cheap 230 V stick welder for farm and structural repairs, with lift TIG if you add a torch.
Amazon $229.99$229.99
2.8/5
A premium stick welder for tradespeople who want Miller reliability in a 13 lb package. Hobbyists get far more for the money elsewhere.
- 210 AOutput
- 60% at 135 ADuty cycle
- DC lift TIG, stickProcesses
- 120 V and 240 VInput
Check price at Amazon$989
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Miller build quality and US support
- Holds 135 A at a 60% duty cycle, good for long 1/8 in rod runs
- Under 14 lb with dual voltage input
Cons
- Nearly $1,000 for a stick welder
- TIG needs a separate torch, and the start type isn’t stated
- Only sold here through a third party Amazon seller
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 | 907909 |
|---|---|
| Output | |
| Processes | DC lift TIG, stick |
| Maximum output | 210 A |
| Maximum on 120 V | 110 A |
| Duty cycle | 60% at 135 A |
| Input | 120 V and 240 V |
| Features | |
| Pulse | No |
| Foot pedal in the box | No |
| TIG torch in the box | No |
| Weight | 13 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years |
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