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How the Everlast Typhoon 230 stacks up
Compared with the AC/DC TIG welders sold in New Zealand, ranked on each maker’s published specs.
70% duty cycle at 230A200A at 100% duty5 AC waveformsPedal + 2 torches included
| Spec |
#1 OUR PICK
 Everlast
Typhoon 230
|
#2
 Miller
Dynasty 210
|
#3
Kemppi
Kemppi
MasterTig 235ACDC GM
|
#4
Lincoln Electric
Lincoln Electric
Aspect 200 AC/DC
|
#5
 Fronius
iWave 230i AC/DC
|
#6
CIGWELD
CIGWELD
BlueVenom XF210 AC/DC
|
#7
 UNIMIG
Razorweld TIG 230 AC/DC
|
#8
 WIA
Weldarc 200 AC/DC
|
#9
 Strata
EziTig 200 ACDCi
|
#10
UNIMIG
Razor TIG 200 AC/DC PFC
|
#11
Xcel-Arc
Xcel-Arc
TIG200RZ AC/DC
|
#12
 BOC
Smootharc TIG 200 ACDC LCD
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NZ price (incl GST) | $5,784.45 | POA | POA | $8,829.70 (machine only) | $13,794.54 (package) | POA | $5,212 | POA | $1,949.25 | $2,912.95 | $2,736 | POA |
| In the box | Air + water-cooled torches, foot pedal, stick holder, earth lead, flowmeter BEST | Torch, regulator, earth lead. No pedal | Torch, earth lead, flowmeter. Pedal extra | Machine only | Torch, trolley, helmet, regulator, earth lead. Pedal extra | — | Torch, leads, regulator. Pedal extra | Torch, regulator, leads. Pedal extra | Torch, regulator, leads. Pedal extra | Torch, stick holder, earth lead, regulator. Pedal extra | Torch, leads, regulator. Pedal extra | Torch, regulator, leads. Pedal extra |
| Max TIG output | 230A | 210A | 230A | 200A | 230A | 210A | 230A | 200A | 200A | 200A | 200A | 200A |
| Duty cycle at max TIG amps |
70% @ 230A
|
60% @ 210A
|
40% @ 230A
|
35% @ 200A
|
35% @ 230A
|
40% @ 210A
|
35% @ 230A
|
30% @ 200A
|
20% @ 200A
|
20% @ 200A
|
25% @ 200A
|
20% @ 200A
|
| TIG amps at 100% duty |
200A
|
— |
170A
|
130A
|
165A
|
133A
|
136A
|
110A
|
100A
|
90A
|
— |
89A
|
| Lowest start amps (DC / AC) | 2A / 3A | 1A / 2A | 3A | 2A | 3A | 10A | 2A | 10A / 15A | 10A | 5A / 20A | 10A | 10A |
| Max stick output | 200A | 210A | 180A | 160A | — | 185A | 200A | 160A | 200A | 160A | 160A | 160A |
| Input power | 240V single phase | 240V single phase | 240V single phase | 240V single phase | 240V single phase | 240V single phase | 240V, 15A plug | 240V, 15A plug | 240V, 15A plug | 240V, 10A plug | 240V single phase | 240V, 15A plug |
| AC frequency |
20–400 Hz BEST Widest range
|
— | 30–250 Hz | 40–400 Hz | 40–250 Hz | 10–250 Hz | — | — | 50–250 Hz | — | — | — |
| AC balance | 5–70% | — | Adjustable | 35–95% | 15–50% | 10–65% | — | — | Adjustable | — | Adjustable | — |
| AC waveforms | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 11 | — | — | 2 | 3 | 1 (square) | — |
| Independent EN/EP amps | ✔ Yes | — | ✘ No | ✔ Yes | Offset only | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| DC pulse | 0–999.9 Hz | 0.1–500 Hz | 0.2–300 Hz | 0.1–2,000 Hz | 0.2–2,000 Hz | 0.5–500 Hz | Yes | Yes | 0.5–100 Hz | Yes | Yes | — |
| AC pulse | Up to 400 Hz + AC/DC mixed pulse | 0.1–500 Hz | Up to 20 Hz | 0.1–100 Hz | — | ✔ Yes | Yes | Yes | — | Yes + AC/DC mix | — | — |
| Arc start | HF + lift | HF + lift | HF + lift | HF + lift | HF + touch | HF | HF | HF | HF + lift | HF + lift | HF | Lift only |
| Program memory | 30 | 99 | 99 | 9 | 5 (more with option) | 60 | — | Yes | — | — | — | Yes |
| Display | 7" colour LCD | LCD | Control panel | LED readouts | 4.3" colour | 5" screen | 5" colour touchscreen | Digital LCD | LCD | Digital | — | LCD |
| Weight (machine) | 28.1 kg | 21.3 kg | 19.1 kg | 23 kg | 17 kg | 16.9 kg | 20.6 kg | 17 kg | 10 kg | 11.7 kg | 15 kg | 14.8 kg |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years | 2+ years | 3 years | — | 3 years | 5 years | 3 years | 4 years | 5 years | 3 years | 3 years |
Ranked best to worst. Tap “All specs” on any machine to see everything.
#1 OUR PICK
EverlastTyphoon 230
NZ price (incl GST)
$5,784.45
Max TIG output
230A
Duty cycle at max TIG amps
70% @ 230A
TIG amps at 100% duty
200A
Input power
240V single phase
AC balance
5–70%
Warranty
3 years
All specs
In the box
Air + water-cooled torches, foot pedal, stick holder, earth lead, flowmeter BEST
Lowest start amps (DC / AC)
2A / 3A
Max stick output
200A
AC frequency
20–400 Hz BEST
Widest range
AC waveforms
5
Independent EN/EP amps
✔ Yes
DC pulse
0–999.9 Hz
AC pulse
Up to 400 Hz + AC/DC mixed pulse
Arc start
HF + lift
Program memory
30
Display
7" colour LCD
Weight (machine)
28.1 kg
#2
MillerDynasty 210
NZ price (incl GST)
POA
Max TIG output
210A
Duty cycle at max TIG amps
60% @ 210A
TIG amps at 100% duty
—
Input power
240V single phase
AC balance
—
Warranty
3 years
All specs
In the box
Torch, regulator, earth lead. No pedal
Lowest start amps (DC / AC)
1A / 2A
Max stick output
210A
AC waveforms
4
DC pulse
0.1–500 Hz
AC pulse
0.1–500 Hz
Arc start
HF + lift
Program memory
99
Display
LCD
Weight (machine)
21.3 kg
#3
KemppiMasterTig 235ACDC GM
NZ price (incl GST)
POA
Max TIG output
230A
Duty cycle at max TIG amps
40% @ 230A
TIG amps at 100% duty
170A
Input power
240V single phase
AC balance
Adjustable
Warranty
2+ years
All specs
In the box
Torch, earth lead, flowmeter. Pedal extra
Lowest start amps (DC / AC)
3A
Max stick output
180A
AC frequency
30–250 Hz
AC waveforms
3
Independent EN/EP amps
✘ No
DC pulse
0.2–300 Hz
AC pulse
Up to 20 Hz
Arc start
HF + lift
Program memory
99
Display
Control panel
Weight (machine)
19.1 kg
#4
Lincoln ElectricAspect 200 AC/DC
NZ price (incl GST)
$8,829.70 (machine only)
Max TIG output
200A
Duty cycle at max TIG amps
35% @ 200A
TIG amps at 100% duty
130A
Input power
240V single phase
AC balance
35–95%
Warranty
3 years
All specs
In the box
Machine only
Lowest start amps (DC / AC)
2A
Max stick output
160A
AC frequency
40–400 Hz
AC waveforms
4
Independent EN/EP amps
✔ Yes
DC pulse
0.1–2,000 Hz
AC pulse
0.1–100 Hz
Arc start
HF + lift
Program memory
9
Display
LED readouts
Weight (machine)
23 kg
#5
FroniusiWave 230i AC/DC
NZ price (incl GST)
$13,794.54 (package)
Max TIG output
230A
Duty cycle at max TIG amps
35% @ 230A
TIG amps at 100% duty
165A
Input power
240V single phase
AC balance
15–50%
Warranty
—
All specs
In the box
Torch, trolley, helmet, regulator, earth lead. Pedal extra
Lowest start amps (DC / AC)
3A
AC frequency
40–250 Hz
AC waveforms
4
Independent EN/EP amps
Offset only
DC pulse
0.2–2,000 Hz
Arc start
HF + touch
Program memory
5 (more with option)
Display
4.3" colour
Weight (machine)
17 kg
#6
CIGWELDBlueVenom XF210 AC/DC
NZ price (incl GST)
POA
Max TIG output
210A
Duty cycle at max TIG amps
40% @ 210A
TIG amps at 100% duty
133A
Input power
240V single phase
AC balance
10–65%
Warranty
3 years
All specs
Lowest start amps (DC / AC)
10A
Max stick output
185A
AC frequency
10–250 Hz
AC waveforms
11
DC pulse
0.5–500 Hz
AC pulse
✔ Yes
Arc start
HF
Program memory
60
Display
5" screen
Weight (machine)
16.9 kg
#7
UNIMIGRazorweld TIG 230 AC/DC
NZ price (incl GST)
$5,212
Max TIG output
230A
Duty cycle at max TIG amps
35% @ 230A
TIG amps at 100% duty
136A
Input power
240V, 15A plug
AC balance
—
Warranty
5 years
All specs
In the box
Torch, leads, regulator. Pedal extra
Lowest start amps (DC / AC)
2A
Max stick output
200A
DC pulse
Yes
AC pulse
Yes
Arc start
HF
Display
5" colour touchscreen
Weight (machine)
20.6 kg
#8
WIAWeldarc 200 AC/DC
NZ price (incl GST)
POA
Max TIG output
200A
Duty cycle at max TIG amps
30% @ 200A
TIG amps at 100% duty
110A
Input power
240V, 15A plug
AC balance
—
Warranty
3 years
All specs
In the box
Torch, regulator, leads. Pedal extra
Lowest start amps (DC / AC)
10A / 15A
Max stick output
160A
DC pulse
Yes
AC pulse
Yes
Arc start
HF
Program memory
Yes
Display
Digital LCD
Weight (machine)
17 kg
#9
StrataEziTig 200 ACDCi
NZ price (incl GST)
$1,949.25
Max TIG output
200A
Duty cycle at max TIG amps
20% @ 200A
TIG amps at 100% duty
100A
Input power
240V, 15A plug
AC balance
Adjustable
Warranty
4 years
All specs
In the box
Torch, regulator, leads. Pedal extra
Lowest start amps (DC / AC)
10A
Max stick output
200A
AC frequency
50–250 Hz
AC waveforms
2
DC pulse
0.5–100 Hz
Arc start
HF + lift
Display
LCD
Weight (machine)
10 kg
#10
UNIMIGRazor TIG 200 AC/DC PFC
NZ price (incl GST)
$2,912.95
Max TIG output
200A
Duty cycle at max TIG amps
20% @ 200A
TIG amps at 100% duty
90A
Input power
240V, 10A plug
AC balance
—
Warranty
5 years
All specs
In the box
Torch, stick holder, earth lead, regulator. Pedal extra
Lowest start amps (DC / AC)
5A / 20A
Max stick output
160A
AC waveforms
3
DC pulse
Yes
AC pulse
Yes + AC/DC mix
Arc start
HF + lift
Display
Digital
Weight (machine)
11.7 kg
#11
Xcel-ArcTIG200RZ AC/DC
NZ price (incl GST)
$2,736
Max TIG output
200A
Duty cycle at max TIG amps
25% @ 200A
TIG amps at 100% duty
—
Input power
240V single phase
AC balance
Adjustable
Warranty
3 years
All specs
In the box
Torch, leads, regulator. Pedal extra
Lowest start amps (DC / AC)
10A
Max stick output
160A
AC waveforms
1 (square)
DC pulse
Yes
Arc start
HF
Weight (machine)
15 kg
#12
BOCSmootharc TIG 200 ACDC LCD
NZ price (incl GST)
POA
Max TIG output
200A
Duty cycle at max TIG amps
20% @ 200A
TIG amps at 100% duty
89A
Input power
240V, 15A plug
AC balance
—
Warranty
3 years
All specs
In the box
Torch, regulator, leads. Pedal extra
Lowest start amps (DC / AC)
10A
Max stick output
160A
Arc start
Lift only
Program memory
Yes
Display
LCD
Weight (machine)
14.8 kg