Buying welders

How much do stick welders cost in Australia?

Quick answer

Stick welders in Australia cost from $104 to $699 depending on class and brand, with the value sweet spot around $150–$450. Prices below are observed Australian listings, not RRP marketing.

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Observed prices — 8 models

BrandModelPrice (AUD)
OzitoIAW-120 Inverter Arc Kit$104
ROSSI250A MMA Inverter$139
Italco120I MMA IGBT$149
UNIMIGViper Arc 160 (MMA/TIG)$289
Renegade140 Amp Inverter MIG/Arc$399
Michigan180A Multi Process Kit$699
KemppiMinarc Evo 140 VRD$1,452
KemppiMinarc Evo 180$1,895
Prices observed from live Australian retail listings, August 2026.

What moves the price

duty cycle, brand service network, included accessories (trolleys, regulators, kits) and output class. Imported no-name units undercut everything but check the RCM compliance mark and spare-parts reality before the price seduces you.

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