Everlast PowerPlasma 82i
#1 in Over 45 AFull review
For a fabrication or farm shop that regularly cuts 3/4 to 1 in steel and has the 240 V power and compressor to feed it. It costs far less than the big brand 80 A machines.
Amazon $1,269$1,269
4.2/5
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.
- 50 AOutput
- 3/4 inRated cut
- 60% at 50 A, 40 °CDuty cycle
- 120/240 VInput
Check price at Amazon$799
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Pros
- Cuts 1/2 in steel every day on a 240 V outlet and still runs off a household outlet for sheet metal
- Runs 60% of the time at full output, so long cuts rarely stop for cooling
- Pilot arc and blowback start cut painted and expanded metal without upsetting nearby electronics
- Five year warranty and a CNC port for a later plasma table
Cons
- On 120 V it drops to 25 A, enough only for thin sheet
- Needs a separate air dryer and a 5 cfm compressor with a 25 to 30 gallon tank
- Torch is covered for only six months
The Everlast PowerPlasma i family
Every Everlast PowerPlasma i model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.
| Model | Output | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everlast PowerPlasma 52i (this one) | 50 A | 4.2/5 | $799 |
| Everlast PowerPlasma 62i | 60 A | 4.4/5 | $999 |
| Everlast PowerPlasma 82i | 80 A | 4.7/5 | $1,269 |
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 | PP-52i |
|---|---|
| Cutting | |
| Input voltage | 120/240 V |
| Maximum output | 50 A |
| Rated cut, mild steel | 3/4 in |
| Sever cut, mild steel | 15/16 in |
| Rated duty cycle | 60% at 50 A, 40 °C |
| Pilot arc | Yes |
| Arc start | Blowback |
| Air and build | |
| Air supply | 5 cfm, 75 psi |
| CNC port | Yes |
| Weight | 32 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years |
Alternatives in this size
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
Everlast Hatchet 60
#4 in Over 45 AFull review
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.
Amazon $659 Everlast $649$649
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