ESAB Rebel EMP 205ic AC/DC

Last updated: November 1, 2026

ESAB Rebel EMP 205ic AC/DC
2.9/5#13 of 16 in dual voltage welders
2.9

A dual voltage multiprocess welder for shops that want AC TIG on aluminum alongside MIG and stick. Compare it with the Lincoln Power MIG 220 AC/DC, which does the same jobs for less.

  • 205 A (130 A on 120 V)Output
  • 25% at 205 ADuty cycle
  • MIG, flux-core, stick, TIGProcesses
  • 120/240 VInput
Check price at Amazon$3,999

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Pros
  • AC TIG with high frequency start welds aluminum without a spool gun
  • MIG, flux core, stick and AC/DC TIG on 120 V or 230 V
  • sMIG sets voltage and wire speed from plate thickness
  • Three year ESAB warranty
Cons
  • Holds 205 A for only 2.5 minutes in 10
  • Takes only 8 in spools
  • Costs about $1,000 more than the Lincoln Power MIG 220 AC/DC

The ESAB Rebel EMP family

Every ESAB Rebel EMP model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own input voltage.

ModelOutputRatingPrice
ESAB Rebel EMP 205ic AC/DC (this one)205 A (130 A on 120 V)2.9/5$3,999
ESAB Rebel EMP 215ic240 A (150 A on 120 V)2.8/5$2,590.47
ESAB Rebel EMP 235ic250 A (150 A on 120 V)3.0/5$3,410

How it scores

The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its input voltage. How we rank explains each one.

Specifications

Model number0558102553
Output
Input voltage120/240 V
Maximum output205 A (130 A on 120 V)
Rated duty cycle25% at 205 A
Thickest steel, one pass0.375 in
Processes and wire
Gas MIGYes
StickYes
TIGHF TIG
Spool gun readyYes
Wire sizes0.023 to 0.045 in
Synergic settingsYes
Build
Weight50 lb
Warranty3 years
Released2018

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