Hobart
Hobart Handler 140
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Hobart Handler 140 vs ESAB Rebel EMP 215ic
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. ESAB Rebel EMP 215ic is cheaper at $2756. Every spec and price links to its source.
ESAB
ESAB Rebel EMP 215ic
$2756
Which is better: the Hobart Handler 140 or ESAB Rebel EMP 215ic?
The ESAB Rebel EMP 215ic wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Hobart Handler 140 | ESAB Rebel EMP 215ic |
|---|---|---|
| US price | — | $2756 |
| Brand | Hobart | ESAB |
| Released | — | — |
| Welding processes | MIG; Flux-Core | MIG; Flux-Core; DC-TIG; Stick |
| Input voltage | 120V | 120V/240V |
| Phase type | single-phase | single-phase |
| Max output amps | 140 | 240 |
| Output range amps | 25-140 | 5-240 |
| Duty cycle percent | 20 | 25 |
| Duty cycle rating amps | 90 | 205 |
| Max steel thickness (in) | — | — |
| Inverter based | No | — |
| Spool gun capable | — | Yes |
| Weight (lb) | 57 | 40 |
Sources — Hobart Handler 140: hobartwelders.com (verified 2026-07-11). ESAB Rebel EMP 215ic: esab.com (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the Hobart Handler 140 and ESAB Rebel EMP 215ic?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.
- Welding processes: Hobart Handler 140 MIG; Flux-Core vs ESAB Rebel EMP 215ic MIG; Flux-Core; DC-TIG; Stick
- Input voltage: Hobart Handler 140 120V vs ESAB Rebel EMP 215ic 120V/240V
- Max output amps: Hobart Handler 140 140 vs ESAB Rebel EMP 215ic 240
- Output range amps: Hobart Handler 140 25-140 vs ESAB Rebel EMP 215ic 5-240
- Duty cycle percent: Hobart Handler 140 20 vs ESAB Rebel EMP 215ic 25
- Duty cycle rating amps: Hobart Handler 140 90 vs ESAB Rebel EMP 215ic 205
- Weight (lb): Hobart Handler 140 57 vs ESAB Rebel EMP 215ic 40