Everlast Cyclone 212i
#7 in Dual voltageFull review
A dual-voltage multiprocess welder for a hobby shop that wants MIG, stick and TIG with real 240 V power. The 5 year warranty beats most rivals at this price.
Everlast $999.99$999.99
3.1/5
A light dual voltage multiprocess welder for home shops that want 120 V portability and 230 V power in one box. Check the price against the Power MIG 215 MPi before buying.
- 180 AOutput
- 30% at 165 ADuty cycle
- MIG, flux-core, stick, lift TIGProcesses
- 120/240 VInput
Check price at Best Buy Auto Equipment$1,412.31
Price checked November 3, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Runs MIG, flux core, stick and DC TIG on 120 V or 230 V
- Reaches 180 A on a dryer outlet for thicker trailer and farm repairs
- Light for a dual voltage multiprocess machine at 34.5 lb
- Takes a spool gun for aluminum
- Three year Lincoln warranty with nationwide service
Cons
- Holds 165 A for only 3 minutes in 10
- Lincoln doesn’t say how much output you get on 120 V
- DC TIG only, so no TIG on aluminum
- Hard to find in stock; few big stores carry it
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 number | K5257-1 |
|---|---|
| Output | |
| Input voltage | 120/240 V |
| Maximum output | 180 A |
| Rated duty cycle | 30% at 165 A |
| Processes and wire | |
| Gas MIG | Yes |
| Stick | Yes |
| TIG | Lift TIG |
| Spool gun ready | Yes |
| Wire sizes | 0.025 to 0.045 in |
| Synergic settings | No |
| Build | |
| Weight | 34.5 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years |
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