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
The Everlast Hatchet 60 is the better plasma cutter overall, rated 4.1 to 3.2. The Everlast Hatchet 60 leads on value and warranty. The Miller Spectrum 875 wins on duty cycle. The Everlast Hatchet 60 costs $3,268 less ($649 vs $3,917).
Miller Spectrum 875
#20 in Over 45 AFull review
A 60 A shop cutter for farms and fabricators who cut thick plate often and want Miller build and service. Home users who cut mostly sheet and 1/4 in steel do not need this much machine.
Cyberweld $3,917$3,917
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 Hatchet 60 for value ($741.71 per inch of rated cut ($649, 7/8 in) vs $4,476.57 per inch of rated cut ($3,917, 7/8 in)) and warranty (5-year warranty on the machine vs 3-year warranty on the machine).
- Choose the Miller Spectrum 875 for duty cycle (50% at full output (60 A) vs 35% at full output (60 A)).
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 Hatchet 60 | Miller Spectrum 875 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 79 $741.71 per inch of rated cut ($649, 7/8 in) | 19 $4,476.57 per inch of rated cut ($3,917, 7/8 in) |
| Cut 20% | 50 7/8 in rated cut on mild steel | 50 7/8 in rated cut on mild steel |
| Duty cycle 15% | 38 35% at full output (60 A) | 75 50% at full output (60 A) |
| Pilot arc 10% | 100 pilot arc | 100 pilot arc |
| Warranty 25% | 100 5-year warranty on the machine | 50 3-year warranty on the machine |
Specifications
| Everlast Hatchet 60 | Miller Spectrum 875 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | ||
| Input voltage | 120/240 V | 240 V |
| Maximum output | 60 A | 60 A |
| Rated cut, mild steel | 7/8 in | 7/8 in |
| Sever cut, mild steel | 1 in | 1 1/4 in |
| Rated duty cycle | 35% at 60 A, 40 °C | 50% at 60 A, 40 °C |
| Pilot arc | Yes | Yes |
| Arc start | Blowback | Blowback |
| Air and build | ||
| Air supply | 72 psi | 6.8 cfm, 90 psi |
| CNC port | No | - |
| Weight | 35 lb | 48 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 3 years |