Lotos LOP55D
#5 in Over 45 AFull review
A low-cost pilot arc cutter for garage and farm repair on steel up to 1/2 in. It suits buyers who want non-touch starts on rusty metal without spending more.
Amazon $199.98 Lotos $165.98$165.98
The Lotos LOP55D is the better plasma cutter overall, rated 3.9 to 3.7. The Lotos LOP55D leads on value. The Lotos LTP5600CD wins on cut. The Lotos LOP55D costs $334 less ($165.98 vs $499.98).
Lotos LTP5600CD
#8 in Over 45 AFull review
For mobile repair and field cutting where no air compressor is on hand. Shop users who already own a compressor get more for the money from a cutter without one.
Amazon $599.98 Lotos $499.98$499.98
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 Lotos LOP55D for value ($331.96 per inch of rated cut ($165.98, 1/2 in) vs $799.97 per inch of rated cut ($499.98, 5/8 in)).
- Choose the Lotos LTP5600CD for cut (5/8 in rated cut on mild steel vs 1/2 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 | Lotos LOP55D | Lotos LTP5600CD |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 100 $331.96 per inch of rated cut ($165.98, 1/2 in) | 77 $799.97 per inch of rated cut ($499.98, 5/8 in) |
| Cut 20% | 0 1/2 in rated cut on mild steel | 17 5/8 in rated cut on mild steel |
| Duty cycle 15% | 100 60% at full output (55 A) | 100 60% at full output (56 A) |
| Pilot arc 10% | 100 pilot arc | 100 pilot arc |
| Warranty 25% | 50 3-year warranty on the machine | 50 3-year warranty on the machine |
Specifications
| Lotos LOP55D | Lotos LTP5600CD | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | ||
| Input voltage | 120/240 V | 120/240 V |
| Maximum output | 55 A | 56 A |
| Rated cut, mild steel | 1/2 in | 5/8 in |
| Sever cut, mild steel | 3/4 in | 3/4 in |
| Rated duty cycle | 60% at 55 A, 40 °C | 60% at 56 A, 40 °C |
| Pilot arc | Yes | Yes |
| Air and build | ||
| Air supply | 4 cfm, 60 psi | Built-in compressor |
| CNC port | No | No |
| Weight | 16.5 lb | 36 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |