Welding Table editorial research · September 17, 2026 · Comparison method
Fireball’s table names describe more than size. Dragon Wagon, Pro kits and the heavier table families differ in construction and working surfaces. The useful comparison begins with how you will fixture the work, especially whether you need sidewall access.
FA75 has a specific meaning
Fireball’s FA75 table system uses 3/4-inch bores on a 2-inch table grid. The company states compatibility within its own 3/4-inch table-and-fixture family. Keep that claim scoped to FA75; Fireball also lists separate FA625, FA16 and FA28 accessory families.
The availability of a Fireball-branded accessory does not identify its system. Read the family designation on the exact item. This matters if you are adding Fireball tools to an existing table or shopping from a mixed list of fixtures.
A sidewall is a working feature
The official comparison distinguishes the Dragon Wagon’s cast-iron construction and sidewalls from the steel Pro kit format without sidewalls. That difference is meaningful when you need vertical reference faces or want to hold an assembly over an edge.
Draw the fixture positions for your typical work. If everything locates on the top, a sidewall may not earn its cost or space. If you repeatedly build boxes or upright frames, side fixturing deserves a closer demonstration. Do not equate a five-sided table with automatic access to every joint.
Keep accuracy claims attached to their scope
Fireball’s specification comparison uses different flatness scopes across its families, including a top-plate claim and entire-table claims. A bare number copied into a ranking table can hide that distinction. Obtain the statement for the exact model you are considering.
Ask how installation, adjustment and verification are performed. If a kit’s stated result depends on leveling, that is part of the purchase decision. Decide whether you have the inspection equipment and time to carry out the required procedure.
The fixture budget changes the comparison
Price the table with a small, usable workholding set for one representative assembly. Identify which tools establish location, which press the work into that location and which provide clearance. The same accessory may have several uses without replacing every fixture needed simultaneously.
If you already own another fixture system, compare the cost of retaining that table against moving the work to FA75. Adapters can be useful where explicitly supported, but an improvised mixed system should not be the foundation of the budget.
Choose a purchasing route that matches the project
A Pro kit asks a different question from a completed cast table: do you want assembly and adjustment to be part of the project? Read the current instructions before ordering and verify what is included in the kit. Separate the finished table cost from optional tooling and delivery services.
For a larger configuration, confirm installation access and how the shipment will be unloaded. Check the actual dimensions rather than relying only on a nominal size in feet. Workpiece overhang and fixture reach belong in the floor plan as well.
What this comparison can and cannot establish
This comparison draws on manufacturer specifications rather than hands-on testing. Confirm the current table configuration and purchase options with Fireball or its listed distributors.
Use the official series comparison to build a shortlist, then request a demonstration of the exact working arrangement that justifies the upgrade. The result should be a specific table and fixture list, not a blanket claim that one brand wins every shop.
Choose the Fireball family around the surfaces and fixture system your work requires, then price the complete setup.
Questions & answers
What size are Fireball FA75 holes?
The FA75 system is specified with 3/4-inch holes and a 2-inch table grid. Other Fireball accessory families have different system designations.
Is a Dragon Wagon the same as a Pro table kit?
No. Fireball’s comparison lists different construction and sidewall arrangements. Check the exact series and configuration rather than comparing only nominal tabletop size.