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Hobart Handler 140 vs Forney Easy Weld 140 MP

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Forney Easy Weld 140 MP is cheaper at $659.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Hobart Handler 140 or Forney Easy Weld 140 MP?

The Forney Easy Weld 140 MP wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Hobart Handler 140 Forney Easy Weld 140 MP
US price $659.99
BrandHobartForney
Released
Welding processes MIG; Flux-Core MIG;Flux-Core;DC-TIG;Stick
Input voltage 120V 120V
Phase type single-phase single-phase
Max output amps 140 140
Output range amps 25-140 10-140
Duty cycle percent 20 30
Duty cycle rating amps 90 110
Max steel thickness (in)
Inverter based No Yes
Spool gun capable
Weight (lb) 57 24.81

Sources — Hobart Handler 140: hobartwelders.com (verified 2026-07-11). Forney Easy Weld 140 MP: forneyind.com (verified 2026-07-11).

What's the difference between the Hobart Handler 140 and Forney Easy Weld 140 MP?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Welding processes: Hobart Handler 140 MIG; Flux-Core vs Forney Easy Weld 140 MP MIG;Flux-Core;DC-TIG;Stick
  • Output range amps: Hobart Handler 140 25-140 vs Forney Easy Weld 140 MP 10-140
  • Duty cycle percent: Hobart Handler 140 20 vs Forney Easy Weld 140 MP 30
  • Duty cycle rating amps: Hobart Handler 140 90 vs Forney Easy Weld 140 MP 110
  • Inverter based: Hobart Handler 140 false vs Forney Easy Weld 140 MP true
  • Weight (lb): Hobart Handler 140 57 vs Forney Easy Weld 140 MP 24.81

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