Everlast PowerPlasma 62i
#2 in Over 45 AFull review
For a 240 V shop cutting 1/2 to 1 in steel for trailers and farm repairs, with room to add a CNC table later. Its long duty cycle suits long cuts.
Amazon $999$999
The Everlast PowerPlasma 62i is the better plasma cutter overall, rated 4.4 to 4.1. The Everlast PowerPlasma 62i leads on duty cycle and cut. The Everlast Hatchet 60 wins on value. The Everlast Hatchet 60 costs $350 less ($649 vs $999).
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 62i for duty cycle (60% at full output (60 A) vs 35% at full output (60 A)) and cut (1 in rated cut on mild steel vs 7/8 in rated cut on mild steel).
- Choose the Everlast Hatchet 60 for value ($741.71 per inch of rated cut ($649, 7/8 in) vs $999 per inch of rated cut ($999, 1 in)).
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 62i | Everlast Hatchet 60 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 69 $999 per inch of rated cut ($999, 1 in) | 79 $741.71 per inch of rated cut ($649, 7/8 in) |
| Cut 20% | 67 1 in rated cut on mild steel | 50 7/8 in rated cut on mild steel |
| Duty cycle 15% | 100 60% at full output (60 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 62i | Everlast Hatchet 60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | ||
| Input voltage | 240 V | 120/240 V |
| Maximum output | 60 A | 60 A |
| Rated cut, mild steel | 1 in | 7/8 in |
| Sever cut, mild steel | 1 1/4 in | 1 in |
| Rated duty cycle | 60% at 60 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 | 53 lb | 35 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |