Best 120 V Plasma Cutters

A light dual voltage cutter for farms and shops that cut steel up to 5/8 in, backed by Hobart’s long warranty. Hobby users on a budget can get similar cut ratings for much less.

A compact, dual voltage cutter for home shops and repair work that cut up to 1/2 in steel. It costs more than import brands but brings Hypertherm consumable life and a six year warranty.

A light, dual voltage Miller cutter for shops and job sites that cut up to 5/8 in steel day after day. Worth it for buyers who value Miller build and dealer service; hobby users can pay much less.

A light dual voltage cutter for sheet metal and steel up to 3/8 in, with Hobart’s long warranty. Buyers who cut thicker steel should step up to the 40i.

For buyers who want a Forney machine with US phone support for 1/2 in steel on either voltage. On price alone, other dual voltage pilot arc cutters do the same work for far less.

A light, dual voltage cutter for home shops and auto body work up to 3/8 in steel, from an industrial brand with wide dealer support.

For sheet metal, HVAC and body work where carrying a compressor is not practical. Anyone with a compressor gets far more cutting for the money from a 30 to 40 A machine.

A small, light Miller cutter for sheet metal, HVAC and body work up to 3/8 in, on either voltage. It suits buyers who want a big-brand machine and dealer support over the lowest price.

For occasional auto body, HVAC and thin sheet cutting on a 120 V outlet. Anyone cutting plate should buy a larger dual voltage machine.

For a home or farm shop cutting up to 1/2 in steel on 240 V that wants a pilot arc and a long warranty. The dual voltage input lets it trim sheet metal on a household outlet too.

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.

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.

A 63 A dual-voltage cutter for farm and fabrication work on plate up to 5/8 in. The blowback pilot arc suits rusty stock and shops with sensitive electronics.

A very light 55 A pilot arc cutter for DIY and repair work on steel up to 1/2 in. It suits buyers who carry the cutter to the job and like app control.

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.

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.

For a hobby or farm shop that wants a cheap dual voltage cutter with a pilot arc for 1/2 in steel and below. Look elsewhere if it will run on a CNC table.

A low-cost 55 A pilot arc cutter for home shops cutting steel up to 1/2 in. Pick a non-HF model if it will sit next to electronics or a CNC table.

A 65 A cutter for home fabricators who cut 1/2 in plate and want gouging in the same box. Check that the compressor keeps up before buying.

A dual voltage 50 A cutter for farm and fabrication shops that want thick-plate capacity and a CNC port in one machine.

A light non-HF 55 A cutter for garages with computers or a CNC nearby, cutting steel up to 1/2 in. It suits buyers who also want to gouge out welds.

A budget touch-start cutter for clean steel up to 1/2 in in a home shop. Buyers who cut rusty, painted or mesh stock should pay more for a pilot arc.

A 70 A cutter for farms and fabrication shops that cut thick plate and want a CNC-ready machine. Home shops cutting under 3/4 in can buy smaller.

For a hobbyist who cuts clean steel up to 1/2 in now and then and wants the lowest price. Spend more on a pilot arc model for rusty or expanded metal.

A cheap 50 A pilot arc cutter for hobbyists cutting sheet and steel up to 1/2 in now and then. Its short duty cycle and high-frequency start make it a poor fit for heavy or CNC work.

A low-cost 65 A pilot arc cutter for occasional home and farm cuts in steel up to 5/8 in. Buyers who cut plate for long stretches should look at a machine with a higher duty cycle.