Name: Hypertherm Powermax 33 XP
Brand: Hypertherm

3.6/5#3 of 12 in up to 45 A plasma cutters
3.6

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.

33 AOutput
1/2 inRated cut
35% at 33 A, 40 °CDuty cycle
120/240 VInput

Check price at Amazon$1,595 Check price at Welder Supply$1,384

Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Pros

Cuts 1/2 in steel cleanly on a 240 V outlet and still runs from a household outlet
Light enough at about 21 lb to carry around the shop or to a job
Six year warranty on the power supply, double what most rivals offer
Continuous pilot arc cuts grates and rusty metal without retriggering

Cons

Full 33 A output runs only 35% of the time, so long cuts need breaks
Output drops to 28 A on 120 V, and Hypertherm recommends FineCut consumables there

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.

Value $2,768 per inch of rated cut ($1,384, 1/2 in)35
Cut 1/2 in rated cut on mild steel50
Duty cycle 35% at full output (33 A)38
Pilot arc pilot arc100
Warranty 6-year warranty on the machine100

Specifications

Cutting
Model number	088592
Input voltage	120/240 V
Maximum output	33 A
Rated cut, mild steel	1/2 in
Sever cut, mild steel	3/4 in
Rated duty cycle	35% at 33 A, 40 °C
Pilot arc	Yes
Air and build
Air supply	4 cfm, 80 psi
Weight	21.4 lb
Warranty	6 years
Released	2026-03-17

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