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 3.2. The Everlast PowerPlasma 62i leads on value, warranty and duty cycle. The Everlast PowerPlasma 62i costs $2,918 less ($999 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 PowerPlasma 62i for value ($999 per inch of rated cut ($999, 1 in) vs $4,476.57 per inch of rated cut ($3,917, 7/8 in)), warranty (5-year warranty on the machine vs 3-year warranty on the machine) and duty cycle (60% at full output (60 A) vs 50% 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 PowerPlasma 62i | Miller Spectrum 875 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 69 $999 per inch of rated cut ($999, 1 in) | 19 $4,476.57 per inch of rated cut ($3,917, 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) | 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 PowerPlasma 62i | Miller Spectrum 875 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | ||
| Input voltage | 240 V | 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 1/4 in |
| Rated duty cycle | 60% at 60 A, 40 °C | 50% at 60 A, 40 °C |
| Pilot arc | Yes | Yes |
| Arc start | Blowback | Blowback |
| Air and build | ||
| Air supply | 5 cfm, 75 psi | 6.8 cfm, 90 psi |
| CNC port | Yes | - |
| Weight | 53 lb | 48 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 3 years |