Stick welder · Observed pricing · DIY / home workshop
UNIMIG Viper Arc 160 (MMA/TIG)
Observed August 2026 from a live Australian listing — not RRP. Prices move; quotes often beat stickers.
What it is
A 160 A machine in the stick welder category. Stick welding is the cheapest real welding entry in Australia: $100–$200 buys a capable inverter; the trade sweet spot is $300–$700.
Our observation notes
stick + lift TIG
Quick specs
- Process: 160 A
- Power: Standard 10A household power point
- Gas: N/A (stick/helmet)
- Best for: DIY / home workshop
Running costs
Consumables: E6013 or E7018 electrodes. These are recurring costs — budget for them alongside the purchase price.
No shielding gas required for this category.
Buying this machine smart
- Compare against the full observed band: Stick Welder Prices in Australia (2026)
- Check power reality before anything else — our 10A/15A guide settles it
- Ask for the street price: three suppliers on one form usually beats list — request quotes below
- Consumables first question: does your local stockist carry tips/liners for it?
- Consider the total cost of ownership: purchase + gas + consumables + power. Our welding cost calculator works it out.
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Get 3 quotes for the UNIMIG Viper Arc 160 (MMA/TIG)
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Observed price range: $104–$699 — quotes from suppliers often beat list price.
The street price, verified
WeldBase tracks this model across Australian retail: median street price $399 across 1 seller , checked 2026-09-02. At $289 observed, this machine sits in the mid band of the stick welder price spectrum.
What that means for your quote: the median is the market's verdict — suppliers competing for your job typically land at or under it. If a quote comes in well above $399, ask why or ask the next supplier.
The honest read
- UNIMIG’s Viper Arc 160 is the KUMJRAL160 model; it’s a 240V single-phase MMA (stick) and scratch-start DC TIG inverter with a 20–160A output range and 160A/26.4V rated output.
- The unit is listed as 10A-capable on some Australian retailer pages, but the distributor listing also states it comes with a 15A domestic plug and has a rated input of 8.0 kVA
From our verification program — manufacturer documentation, live retail data, community sources. Checked 2026-09-02.