Everlast PowerPlasma 52i
#3 in Over 45 AFull review
For a home or farm shop cutting up to 1/2 in steel on 240 V that wants a pilot arc and a long warranty. The dual voltage input lets it trim sheet metal on a household outlet too.
Amazon $799$799
The Everlast PowerPlasma 52i is the better plasma cutter overall, rated 4.2 to 4.1. The Everlast PowerPlasma 52i leads on duty cycle. The Everlast Hatchet 60 wins on value and cut. The Everlast Hatchet 60 costs $150 less ($649 vs $799).
Everlast Hatchet 60
#4 in Over 45 AFull review
For a hand-cutting home or farm shop that wants a 60 A pilot arc cutter on a budget, with 120 V use for thin metal. It is not for CNC tables or long continuous cuts.
Amazon $659 Everlast $649$649
Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Everlast PowerPlasma 52i for duty cycle (60% at full output (50 A) vs 35% at full output (60 A)).
- Choose the Everlast Hatchet 60 for value ($741.71 per inch of rated cut ($649, 7/8 in) vs $1,065.33 per inch of rated cut ($799, 3/4 in)) and cut (7/8 in rated cut on mild steel vs 3/4 in rated cut on mild steel).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every over 45 A plasma cutter; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Everlast PowerPlasma 52i | Everlast Hatchet 60 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.2/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 67 $1,065.33 per inch of rated cut ($799, 3/4 in) | 79 $741.71 per inch of rated cut ($649, 7/8 in) |
| Cut 20% | 33 3/4 in rated cut on mild steel | 50 7/8 in rated cut on mild steel |
| Duty cycle 15% | 100 60% at full output (50 A) | 38 35% at full output (60 A) |
| Pilot arc 10% | 100 pilot arc | 100 pilot arc |
| Warranty 25% | 100 5-year warranty on the machine | 100 5-year warranty on the machine |
Specifications
| Everlast PowerPlasma 52i | Everlast Hatchet 60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | ||
| Input voltage | 120/240 V | 120/240 V |
| Maximum output | 50 A | 60 A |
| Rated cut, mild steel | 3/4 in | 7/8 in |
| Sever cut, mild steel | 15/16 in | 1 in |
| Rated duty cycle | 60% at 50 A, 40 °C | 35% at 60 A, 40 °C |
| Pilot arc | Yes | Yes |
| Arc start | Blowback | Blowback |
| Air and build | ||
| Air supply | 5 cfm, 75 psi | 72 psi |
| CNC port | Yes | No |
| Weight | 32 lb | 35 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |