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
3.8/5
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.
- 55 AOutput
- 1/2 inRated cut
- 60% at 55 ADuty cycle
- 120/240 VInput
Check price at Amazon$269.96
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- At 11.5 lb it is one of the lightest 55 A cutters to carry around a job
- Pilot arc cuts painted and rusty steel without touching the tip
- Phone app sets and saves cutting settings and updates the firmware
- Three-year warranty
Cons
- High-frequency start can upset nearby electronics and rules out CNC tables
- Needs a compressor good for 90 psi and 5 cfm
- Clean cuts stop at 1/2 in
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 | iControl CUT55 Pro |
|---|---|
| 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 | 5 cfm, 72.5 psi |
| CNC port | No |
| Weight | 11.5 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years |
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