Head to head
How the Everlast PowerMTS 400 stacks up
Compared with the 350–400A three phase MIG welders sold in New Zealand, ranked on each maker’s published specs.
400A at 60% duty315A at 100% dutyMIG + TIG + stickLowest price in its class
| Spec |
#1 OUR PICK
 Everlast
PowerMTS 400
|
#2
 Strata
AdvanceMig400C + feeder
|
#3
Strata
AdvanceMig350
|
#4
 WIA
Weldmatic 350
|
#5
Xcel-Arc
Xcel-Arc
Razorweld SWF 350 (UNIMIG)
|
#6
Lincoln Electric
Lincoln Electric
Powertec i350S
|
#7
CIGWELD
CIGWELD
BlueVenom XF353 + 4R-Rover
|
#8
Kemppi
Kemppi
Master M 353
|
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| NZ price (incl GST) |
$5,126.82 BEST Lowest listed price
|
$7,124.25 | $6,204.25 | POA | $6,899.94 | POA | POA | POA |
| In the box | Separate 4-roll feeder, MIG gun, TIG torch, stick holder, earth clamp, welding cart | — | — | — | Power source + separate feeder, 10 m cable | Power source, LF 56D feeder, 4 m MIG torch, regulator | — | — |
| Max MIG output | 400A | 400A | 350A | 350A | 350A | 350A | 350A | 350A |
| Duty cycle at max MIG amps |
60% @ 400A
|
60% @ 400A
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60% @ 350A
|
60% @ 350A
|
50% @ 350A
|
50% @ 350A
|
40% @ 350A
|
40% @ 350A
|
| MIG amps at 100% duty |
315A
|
310A
|
275A
|
— |
247A
|
300A
|
221A
|
220A
|
| Wire size | 0.8–1.6 mm | 0.6–1.6 mm | 0.6–1.2 mm | — | 0.6–1.2 mm | 0.8–1.6 mm | — | 0.8–1.2 mm |
| Wire feeder / spool | Separate 4-roll feeder, 300 mm spool | Separate 4-roll feeder, 5 or 15 kg spool | Separate 4-roll feeder, 5 or 15 kg spool | — | Separate 4-roll feeder, 5 or 15 kg spool | Separate 4-roll feeder | Built in + remote 4-roll feeder, 300 mm spool | Built in 4-roll, 300 mm spool |
| Synergic programs | — | Synergic | Synergic | Synergic | Smart-Set presets | Synergic | QuickSet | Weld Assist |
| Aluminium | Spool gun ready | Spool gun ready | — | — | Spool gun + push-pull ready | — | Spool gun or push-pull optional | — |
| TIG | DC scratch start | DC lift TIG | DC lift TIG | Lift TIG | DC lift TIG | ✘ No | DC lift TIG | DC TIG |
| Stick | 400A | 400A | 350A | ✔ Yes | 350A | ✔ Yes | 300A | 330A |
| Input power | 400V 3 phase | 400V 3 phase, 32A | 400V 3 phase, 32A | 3 phase | 415V 3 phase, 32A plug | 400V 3 phase | 400V 3 phase | 400V 3 phase |
| Display | Volt + amp meters | — | Dual digital meters | Digital | Digital display | 7" colour TFT | Dual LED | Colour LCD |
| Program memory | None | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 6 |
| Weight (machine) | — | 23 kg | 21 kg + 16 kg feeder | 97 kg (with feeder + trolley) | 43.4 kg + 17.8 kg feeder | 68 kg + 17.7 kg feeder | 62 kg | 27 kg |
| Warranty | 3 years | 4 years | 4 years | 3 years | 5 years | 3 years | 3 years | 3 years |
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#1 OUR PICK
EverlastPowerMTS 400
NZ price (incl GST)
$5,126.82 BEST
Lowest listed price
Max MIG output
400A
Duty cycle at max MIG amps
60% @ 400A
MIG amps at 100% duty
315A
Input power
400V 3 phase
Warranty
3 years
All specs
In the box
Separate 4-roll feeder, MIG gun, TIG torch, stick holder, earth clamp, welding cart
Wire size
0.8–1.6 mm
Wire feeder / spool
Separate 4-roll feeder, 300 mm spool
Aluminium
Spool gun ready
TIG
DC scratch start
Stick
400A
Display
Volt + amp meters
Program memory
None
#2
StrataAdvanceMig400C + feeder
NZ price (incl GST)
$7,124.25
Max MIG output
400A
Duty cycle at max MIG amps
60% @ 400A
MIG amps at 100% duty
310A
Input power
400V 3 phase, 32A
Warranty
4 years
All specs
Wire size
0.6–1.6 mm
Wire feeder / spool
Separate 4-roll feeder, 5 or 15 kg spool
Synergic programs
Synergic
Aluminium
Spool gun ready
TIG
DC lift TIG
Stick
400A
Weight (machine)
23 kg
#3
StrataAdvanceMig350
NZ price (incl GST)
$6,204.25
Max MIG output
350A
Duty cycle at max MIG amps
60% @ 350A
MIG amps at 100% duty
275A
Input power
400V 3 phase, 32A
Warranty
4 years
All specs
Wire size
0.6–1.2 mm
Wire feeder / spool
Separate 4-roll feeder, 5 or 15 kg spool
Synergic programs
Synergic
TIG
DC lift TIG
Stick
350A
Display
Dual digital meters
Weight (machine)
21 kg + 16 kg feeder
#4
WIAWeldmatic 350
NZ price (incl GST)
POA
Max MIG output
350A
Duty cycle at max MIG amps
60% @ 350A
MIG amps at 100% duty
—
Input power
3 phase
Warranty
3 years
All specs
Synergic programs
Synergic
TIG
Lift TIG
Stick
✔ Yes
Display
Digital
Weight (machine)
97 kg (with feeder + trolley)
#5
Xcel-ArcRazorweld SWF 350 (UNIMIG)
NZ price (incl GST)
$6,899.94
Max MIG output
350A
Duty cycle at max MIG amps
50% @ 350A
MIG amps at 100% duty
247A
Input power
415V 3 phase, 32A plug
Warranty
5 years
All specs
In the box
Power source + separate feeder, 10 m cable
Wire size
0.6–1.2 mm
Wire feeder / spool
Separate 4-roll feeder, 5 or 15 kg spool
Synergic programs
Smart-Set presets
Aluminium
Spool gun + push-pull ready
TIG
DC lift TIG
Stick
350A
Display
Digital display
Weight (machine)
43.4 kg + 17.8 kg feeder
#6
Lincoln ElectricPowertec i350S
NZ price (incl GST)
POA
Max MIG output
350A
Duty cycle at max MIG amps
50% @ 350A
MIG amps at 100% duty
300A
Input power
400V 3 phase
Warranty
3 years
All specs
In the box
Power source, LF 56D feeder, 4 m MIG torch, regulator
Wire size
0.8–1.6 mm
Wire feeder / spool
Separate 4-roll feeder
Synergic programs
Synergic
TIG
✘ No
Stick
✔ Yes
Display
7" colour TFT
Weight (machine)
68 kg + 17.7 kg feeder
#7
CIGWELDBlueVenom XF353 + 4R-Rover
NZ price (incl GST)
POA
Max MIG output
350A
Duty cycle at max MIG amps
40% @ 350A
MIG amps at 100% duty
221A
Input power
400V 3 phase
Warranty
3 years
All specs
Wire feeder / spool
Built in + remote 4-roll feeder, 300 mm spool
Synergic programs
QuickSet
Aluminium
Spool gun or push-pull optional
TIG
DC lift TIG
Stick
300A
Display
Dual LED
Program memory
5
Weight (machine)
62 kg
#8
KemppiMaster M 353
NZ price (incl GST)
POA
Max MIG output
350A
Duty cycle at max MIG amps
40% @ 350A
MIG amps at 100% duty
220A
Input power
400V 3 phase
Warranty
3 years
All specs
Wire size
0.8–1.2 mm
Wire feeder / spool
Built in 4-roll, 300 mm spool
Synergic programs
Weld Assist
TIG
DC TIG
Stick
330A
Display
Colour LCD
Program memory
6
Weight (machine)
27 kg