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
3.6/5
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.
- 55 AOutput
- 1/2 inRated cut
- 60% at 55 ADuty cycle
- 120/240 VInput
Check price at Amazon$229.99
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Pilot arc cuts painted and rusty steel without touching the tip
- Cuts 1/2 in steel cleanly on 240 V and runs on 120 V with the included adapter
- Among the cheapest 55 A pilot arc cutters
Cons
- High-frequency start can upset nearby computers and rules out CNC tables
- Needs at least 72.5 psi at the inlet, more than small pancake compressors hold
- Two-year warranty and no duty cycle temperature given
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its size. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | CUT55 LED |
|---|---|
| Cutting | |
| Input voltage | 120/240 V |
| Maximum output | 55 A |
| Rated cut, mild steel | 1/2 in |
| Sever cut, mild steel | 3/4 in |
| Rated duty cycle | 60% at 55 A |
| Pilot arc | Yes |
| Arc start | High frequency |
| Air and build | |
| Air supply | 72.5 psi |
| CNC port | No |
| Weight | 19.8 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years |
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