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How the Everlast Cyclone 503DPi stacks up
Compared only with three phase double pulse MIG welders sold in New Zealand, ranked on each maker’s published specs.
500A at 60% dutySingle + double pulseWater cooler includedMIG, TIG + stick
| Spec |
#1 OUR PICK
 Everlast
Cyclone 503DPi
|
#2
Xcel-Arc
Xcel-Arc
Evolve Pulse MIG500 (UNIMIG)
|
#3
Kemppi
Kemppi
X5 FastMig Pulse 500
|
#4
Lincoln Electric
Lincoln Electric
Power Wave S500
|
#5
Xcel-Arc
Xcel-Arc
Evolve Pulse MIG400 (UNIMIG)
|
#6
CIGWELD
CIGWELD
BlueVenom XF353 + PulseMate
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NZ price (incl GST) | $11,228.63 | $14,266 | POA | POA | $10,839 | POA |
| In the box | Separate feeder, water cooler, 4.5 m water-cooled MIG gun, stick holder, earth clamp, regulator, aluminium liner BEST | Power source, separate feeder, 10 m cable, water cooler, trolley | Power source, X5 feeder, 3.5 m MIG torch, earth lead | Power source only (feeder, torch + cooler extra) | Welder, water cooler, trolley | MIG gun, earth clamp, stick holder, regulator (PulseMate extra) |
| Max MIG output | 500A | 500A | 500A | 500A | 400A | 350A |
| Duty cycle at max MIG amps |
60% @ 500A
|
60% @ 500A
|
60% @ 500A
|
60% @ 500A
|
60% @ 400A
|
40% @ 350A
|
| MIG amps at 100% duty | — |
400A
|
— | — |
310A
|
221A
|
| Wire size | 0.8–1.6 mm | 0.8–2.4 mm | 0.8–2.4 mm | — | 0.6–1.6 mm | 0.6–1.6 mm |
| Wire feeder / spool | Separate 4-roll feeder, 300 mm spool | Separate 4-roll feeder, 5 or 15 kg spool | Separate feeder, 300 mm spool | — | Separate 4-roll feeder, 5 or 15 kg spool | Built in 4-roll, 300 mm spool |
| Single pulse | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | ✔ With optional PulseMate pendant |
| Double pulse | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | ✔ Pulse-on-Pulse | ✔ Yes | ✔ With optional PulseMate pendant |
| Synergic programs | Synergic + manual | 100+ | Synergic + manual | CV + pulse programs | 100+ | QuickSet |
| Aluminium | Spool gun + push-pull ready | Spool gun + push-pull ready | Aluminium capable | — | Push-pull ready | Spool gun or push-pull optional |
| Water cooler | Included | Included | Optional | Optional | Included | ✘ No |
| TIG | DC lift TIG to 500A, pulse | Optional TIG module | DC TIG | DC lift TIG | Optional TIG module | DC lift TIG |
| Stick | 400A | 500A | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | 400A | 300A |
| Input power | 400V 3 phase | 415V 3 phase, 32A plug | 400V 3 phase | 400V 3 phase | 415V 3 phase or 240V, 32A plug | 400V 3 phase |
| Display | — | — | LCD | — | — | Dual LED |
| Program memory | 49 | — | — | — | — | 5 |
| Weight (machine) | — | 117 kg (package) | 43 kg (power source) | 68 kg (power source) | 85 kg (package) | 62 kg |
| Warranty | 3 years | 5 years | 3 years | 3 years | 5 years | 3 years |
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#1 OUR PICK
EverlastCyclone 503DPi
NZ price (incl GST)
$11,228.63
Max MIG output
500A
Duty cycle at max MIG amps
60% @ 500A
MIG amps at 100% duty
—
Double pulse
✔ Yes
Input power
400V 3 phase
Warranty
3 years
All specs
In the box
Separate feeder, water cooler, 4.5 m water-cooled MIG gun, stick holder, earth clamp, regulator, aluminium liner BEST
Wire size
0.8–1.6 mm
Wire feeder / spool
Separate 4-roll feeder, 300 mm spool
Single pulse
✔ Yes
Synergic programs
Synergic + manual
Aluminium
Spool gun + push-pull ready
Water cooler
Included
TIG
DC lift TIG to 500A, pulse
Stick
400A
Program memory
49
#2
Xcel-ArcEvolve Pulse MIG500 (UNIMIG)
NZ price (incl GST)
$14,266
Max MIG output
500A
Duty cycle at max MIG amps
60% @ 500A
MIG amps at 100% duty
400A
Double pulse
✔ Yes
Input power
415V 3 phase, 32A plug
Warranty
5 years
All specs
In the box
Power source, separate feeder, 10 m cable, water cooler, trolley
Wire size
0.8–2.4 mm
Wire feeder / spool
Separate 4-roll feeder, 5 or 15 kg spool
Single pulse
✔ Yes
Synergic programs
100+
Aluminium
Spool gun + push-pull ready
Water cooler
Included
TIG
Optional TIG module
Stick
500A
Weight (machine)
117 kg (package)
#3
KemppiX5 FastMig Pulse 500
NZ price (incl GST)
POA
Max MIG output
500A
Duty cycle at max MIG amps
60% @ 500A
MIG amps at 100% duty
—
Double pulse
✔ Yes
Input power
400V 3 phase
Warranty
3 years
All specs
In the box
Power source, X5 feeder, 3.5 m MIG torch, earth lead
Wire size
0.8–2.4 mm
Wire feeder / spool
Separate feeder, 300 mm spool
Single pulse
✔ Yes
Synergic programs
Synergic + manual
Aluminium
Aluminium capable
Water cooler
Optional
TIG
DC TIG
Stick
✔ Yes
Display
LCD
Weight (machine)
43 kg (power source)
#4
Lincoln ElectricPower Wave S500
NZ price (incl GST)
POA
Max MIG output
500A
Duty cycle at max MIG amps
60% @ 500A
MIG amps at 100% duty
—
Double pulse
✔ Pulse-on-Pulse
Input power
400V 3 phase
Warranty
3 years
All specs
In the box
Power source only (feeder, torch + cooler extra)
Single pulse
✔ Yes
Synergic programs
CV + pulse programs
Water cooler
Optional
TIG
DC lift TIG
Stick
✔ Yes
Weight (machine)
68 kg (power source)
#5
Xcel-ArcEvolve Pulse MIG400 (UNIMIG)
NZ price (incl GST)
$10,839
Max MIG output
400A
Duty cycle at max MIG amps
60% @ 400A
MIG amps at 100% duty
310A
Double pulse
✔ Yes
Input power
415V 3 phase or 240V, 32A plug
Warranty
5 years
All specs
In the box
Welder, water cooler, trolley
Wire size
0.6–1.6 mm
Wire feeder / spool
Separate 4-roll feeder, 5 or 15 kg spool
Single pulse
✔ Yes
Synergic programs
100+
Aluminium
Push-pull ready
Water cooler
Included
TIG
Optional TIG module
Stick
400A
Weight (machine)
85 kg (package)
#6
CIGWELDBlueVenom XF353 + PulseMate
NZ price (incl GST)
POA
Max MIG output
350A
Duty cycle at max MIG amps
40% @ 350A
MIG amps at 100% duty
221A
Double pulse
✔ With optional PulseMate pendant
Input power
400V 3 phase
Warranty
3 years
All specs
In the box
MIG gun, earth clamp, stick holder, regulator (PulseMate extra)
Wire size
0.6–1.6 mm
Wire feeder / spool
Built in 4-roll, 300 mm spool
Single pulse
✔ With optional PulseMate pendant
Synergic programs
QuickSet
Aluminium
Spool gun or push-pull optional
Water cooler
✘ No
TIG
DC lift TIG
Stick
300A
Display
Dual LED
Program memory
5
Weight (machine)
62 kg