Australian price index
TIG Welder Prices in Australia (2026)
DC TIG capability starts under $400 on combo machines; serious AC/DC units for aluminium run $1,200–$3,500+, with industrial packages beyond $19,000.
Low
$369
Typical
$1,200–$3,500 (AC/DC)
High
$19,360
All prices AUD including GST as displayed by the retailer, each with its observation month. Changelog: corrections log. Prices observed from live Australian retail listings, August 2026. AC/DC price band reflects the typical Australian retail market for 200 A AC/DC machines; individual models listed are directly observed. Cite or embed this data — free JSON feed for every category.
Independently cross-verified against live web sources how
Observed prices — 7 models
| Brand | Model | Spec | Price (AUD, incl. GST) | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cigweld | MicroArc 140 (Stick/DC TIG) | 140 A DC TIG/stick | $369 | Aug 2026 | DC only — steel and stainless, not aluminium (Total Tools) |
| Lincoln Electric | PowerCraft 180A Arc/TIG | 180 A DC arc/TIG | $389 | Aug 2026 | DC combo machine (Total Tools) |
| Everlast | PowerTIG 200DV | 200 A AC/DC TIG | $1,999 | Aug 2026 | AC/DC aluminium-capable, direct from Australian distributor (everlastwelders.com.au) |
| UNIMIG | ENVY TIG 230 AC/DC | 230 A AC/DC TIG | $2,999 | Aug 2026 | high-frequency AC/DC — aluminium capable (Sydney Tools) |
| Kemppi | MinarcTig Evo 200 MLP | 200 A TIG/MMA pack | $3,320 | Aug 2026 | with 8 m torch, VRD (Sydney Tools) |
| Renteca (used) | Miller XMT 350 | 350 A industrial inverter | $4,000 | Aug 2026 | second-hand industrial tier (renteca.com.au) |
| Cebora | Kingstar 400 TS Trolley Package | 400 A water-cooled | $19,360 | Aug 2026 | industrial package. Single-source observation — quote to confirm (WeldQuip) |
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Duty cycle at real amps
The quoted duty cycle only matters at the amperage you'll actually run. A machine at 35% duty at its working output out-performs a bigger number quoted at unrealistic settings.
Service network
When a trade machine stops mid-job, the price difference between an Australian-distributed brand and an import stops being theoretical. Ask who repairs it, in what state, before buying.
Included kit
Regulators, trolleys, torches and starter consumable packs move real value between listings that look otherwise identical. Price the add-ons before comparing machine to machine.
Power supply match
The right machine on the wrong circuit is a paperweight: check 10 A / 15 A / three-phase before the price tempts you.
Buying tips before you commit
- Match the output class to the thickness you weld 90% of the time — not the one-off maximum
- Verify the plug type suits your circuits before anything else
- Price consumables (tips, liners, shrouds, rods) availability locally — running costs outlive the purchase
- Buy from sellers who answer the phone; warranty is a service promise, not a document
- Check our observed-price tables above — list prices and street prices differ more at the trade tier
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Observed price range: $369–$19,360 — quotes from suppliers often beat list price.