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How the Everlast Cyclone 253DPi stacks up
Compared only with double pulse MIG welders sold in New Zealand, ranked on each maker’s published specs.
60% duty cycle at 250ASingle + double pulseMIG, TIG + stickSpool gun + push-pull ready
| Spec |
#1 OUR PICK
 Everlast
Cyclone 253DPi
|
#2
Cebora
Cebora
Sound MIG 2060/MD Double Pulse
|
#3
Kemppi
Kemppi
Master M 205
|
#4
Xcel-Arc
Xcel-Arc
Evolve 200 Pulse
|
#5
CIGWELD
CIGWELD
BlueVenom XF200P3
|
#6
 UNIMIG
Evolve Pulse MIG300 (sold as Xcel-Arc in NZ)
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NZ price (incl GST) | $4,980 | $7,066.75 | POA | $3,832.95 | POA | $7,993.65 |
| In the box | MIG gun, stick holder, earth clamp, regulator, spare drive rolls + tips, aluminium liner, spool adapter | Power source (torch, earth lead + regulator package available) | MIG torch, earth lead | MIG torch, earth + arc leads, regulator | MIG gun, stick holder, earth clamp, regulator | Machine + trolley |
| Max MIG output | 250A | 200A | 200A | 200A | 200A | 250A on 240V (300A on 3 phase) |
| Duty cycle at max MIG amps |
60% @ 250A
|
60% @ 200A
|
40% @ 200A
|
15% @ 200A
|
15% @ 200A
|
15% @ 250A
|
| MIG amps at 100% duty | — |
160A
|
140A
|
78A
|
77A
|
97A
|
| Wire size | 0.8–1.6 mm | — | 0.8–1.2 mm | 0.6–1.2 mm | 0.6–1.2 mm | 0.6–1.2 mm |
| Wire feeder / spool | 4-roll metal drive, 300 mm spool | — | 2-roll, 200 mm spool | 200 mm spool | 200 mm spool | 5 or 15 kg spool |
| Single pulse | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes |
| Double pulse | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes (per NZ stockist) | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes |
| Synergic programs | Fully synergic | Yes | 37 (20 MIG + 17 pulse) | 100+ | QuickSet presets | 100+ |
| Aluminium | Spool gun + push-pull ready | — | Aluminium programs | Spool gun ready | Spool gun ready | Push-pull ready |
| TIG | DC TIG 10–250A | — | Lift DC TIG | HF DC TIG 5–200A | Lift DC TIG 10–200A | Optional module |
| Stick | 10–200A | — | 15–175A | 20–180A | 10–195A | 20–200A |
| Input power | 240V single phase | 230V single phase | 240V single phase | 240V, 15A plug | 240V, 15A plug | 240V 32A plug, or 3 phase |
| Display | 4.3" colour | Digital readout | 5" colour | 5" touchscreen | 3.5" colour | — |
| Program memory | 30 | 99 | 6 | 100 | — | — |
| Weight (machine) | 40 kg | 21.5 kg | 16.2 kg | 17 kg | 13.4 kg | 44 kg |
| Warranty | 3 years | — | 3 years | 3 years | 2 years | 5 years |
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#1 OUR PICK
EverlastCyclone 253DPi
NZ price (incl GST)
$4,980
Max MIG output
250A
Duty cycle at max MIG amps
60% @ 250A
MIG amps at 100% duty
—
Double pulse
✔ Yes
Input power
240V single phase
Warranty
3 years
All specs
In the box
MIG gun, stick holder, earth clamp, regulator, spare drive rolls + tips, aluminium liner, spool adapter
Wire size
0.8–1.6 mm
Wire feeder / spool
4-roll metal drive, 300 mm spool
Single pulse
✔ Yes
Synergic programs
Fully synergic
Aluminium
Spool gun + push-pull ready
TIG
DC TIG 10–250A
Stick
10–200A
Display
4.3" colour
Program memory
30
Weight (machine)
40 kg
#2
CeboraSound MIG 2060/MD Double Pulse
NZ price (incl GST)
$7,066.75
Max MIG output
200A
Duty cycle at max MIG amps
60% @ 200A
MIG amps at 100% duty
160A
Double pulse
✔ Yes
Input power
230V single phase
Warranty
—
All specs
In the box
Power source (torch, earth lead + regulator package available)
Single pulse
✔ Yes
Synergic programs
Yes
Display
Digital readout
Program memory
99
Weight (machine)
21.5 kg
#3
KemppiMaster M 205
NZ price (incl GST)
POA
Max MIG output
200A
Duty cycle at max MIG amps
40% @ 200A
MIG amps at 100% duty
140A
Double pulse
✔ Yes (per NZ stockist)
Input power
240V single phase
Warranty
3 years
All specs
In the box
MIG torch, earth lead
Wire size
0.8–1.2 mm
Wire feeder / spool
2-roll, 200 mm spool
Single pulse
✔ Yes
Synergic programs
37 (20 MIG + 17 pulse)
Aluminium
Aluminium programs
TIG
Lift DC TIG
Stick
15–175A
Display
5" colour
Program memory
6
Weight (machine)
16.2 kg
#4
Xcel-ArcEvolve 200 Pulse
NZ price (incl GST)
$3,832.95
Max MIG output
200A
Duty cycle at max MIG amps
15% @ 200A
MIG amps at 100% duty
78A
Double pulse
✔ Yes
Input power
240V, 15A plug
Warranty
3 years
All specs
In the box
MIG torch, earth + arc leads, regulator
Wire size
0.6–1.2 mm
Wire feeder / spool
200 mm spool
Single pulse
✔ Yes
Synergic programs
100+
Aluminium
Spool gun ready
TIG
HF DC TIG 5–200A
Stick
20–180A
Display
5" touchscreen
Program memory
100
Weight (machine)
17 kg
#5
CIGWELDBlueVenom XF200P3
NZ price (incl GST)
POA
Max MIG output
200A
Duty cycle at max MIG amps
15% @ 200A
MIG amps at 100% duty
77A
Double pulse
✔ Yes
Input power
240V, 15A plug
Warranty
2 years
All specs
In the box
MIG gun, stick holder, earth clamp, regulator
Wire size
0.6–1.2 mm
Wire feeder / spool
200 mm spool
Single pulse
✔ Yes
Synergic programs
QuickSet presets
Aluminium
Spool gun ready
TIG
Lift DC TIG 10–200A
Stick
10–195A
Display
3.5" colour
Weight (machine)
13.4 kg
#6
UNIMIGEvolve Pulse MIG300 (sold as Xcel-Arc in NZ)
NZ price (incl GST)
$7,993.65
Max MIG output
250A on 240V (300A on 3 phase)
Duty cycle at max MIG amps
15% @ 250A
MIG amps at 100% duty
97A
Double pulse
✔ Yes
Input power
240V 32A plug, or 3 phase
Warranty
5 years
All specs
In the box
Machine + trolley
Wire size
0.6–1.2 mm
Wire feeder / spool
5 or 15 kg spool
Single pulse
✔ Yes
Synergic programs
100+
Aluminium
Push-pull ready
TIG
Optional module
Stick
20–200A
Weight (machine)
44 kg