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 3.7. The Everlast Hatchet 60 leads on warranty. The PrimeWeld CUT60 wins on duty cycle. The Everlast Hatchet 60 costs $50 less ($649 vs $699).
PrimeWeld CUT60
#9 in Over 45 AFull review
For a home shop that wants one dual voltage 60 A cutter for hand work now and a CNC table later. Good value if three years of cover is enough.
Amazon $699$699
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 warranty (5-year warranty on the machine vs 3-year warranty on the machine).
- Choose the PrimeWeld CUT60 for duty cycle (60% 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 | PrimeWeld CUT60 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 79 $741.71 per inch of rated cut ($649, 7/8 in) | 50 rated cut not published (neutral score used) |
| Cut 20% | 50 7/8 in rated cut on mild steel | 50 rated cut not published (neutral score used) |
| Duty cycle 15% | 38 35% at full output (60 A) | 100 60% 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 | PrimeWeld CUT60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | ||
| Input voltage | 120/240 V | 120/240 V |
| Maximum output | 60 A | 60 A |
| Rated cut, mild steel | 7/8 in | - |
| Sever cut, mild steel | 1 in | 7/8 in |
| Rated duty cycle | 35% at 60 A, 40 °C | 60% at 60 A, 40 °C |
| Pilot arc | Yes | Yes |
| Arc start | Blowback | Blowback |
| Air and build | ||
| Air supply | 72 psi | 5 cfm, 75 psi |
| CNC port | No | Yes |
| Weight | 35 lb | 30 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 3 years |