YesWelder CUT-55DS NHF PLUS
#14 in Over 45 AFull review
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.
Amazon $299.28 YesWelder $288.15$288.15
3.5/5
An industrial 65 A cutter for farms, trailer builders and shops that cut 3/4 in plate often. It is more machine than most home shops need.
- 65 AOutput
- 3/4 inRated cut
- 50% at 65 A, 40 °CDuty cycle
- 240 VInput
Check price at Amazon$4,175
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Cuts 3/4 in steel cleanly and severs 1-1/4 in plate
- Runs half the time at full 65 A for trailer and farm repair work
- One piece cartridges set amperage and air pressure automatically
- Six year warranty on the power supply
Cons
- At about 62 lb with torch it is heavy to carry
- Needs a 240 V circuit and a compressor that delivers 7.5 scfm
- Costs well over twice as much as 60 A import cutters
The Hypertherm Powermax SYNC family
Every Hypertherm Powermax SYNC model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.
| Model | Output | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hypertherm Powermax 45 SYNC | 45 A | 3.8/5 | $2,785 |
| Hypertherm Powermax 65 SYNC (this one) | 65 A | 3.5/5 | $4,175 |
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 | 083343 |
|---|---|
| Cutting | |
| Input voltage | 240 V |
| Maximum output | 65 A |
| Rated cut, mild steel | 3/4 in |
| Sever cut, mild steel | 1 1/4 in |
| Rated duty cycle | 50% at 65 A, 40 °C |
| Pilot arc | Yes |
| Air and build | |
| Air supply | 7.5 cfm, 85 psi |
| CNC port | No |
| Weight | 61.7 lb |
| Warranty | 6 years |
| Released | 2022-01 |
Alternatives in this size
Lotos LT5000D
#15 in Over 45 AFull review
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.
Amazon $199.97 Lotos $139.98$139.98
Thermal Dynamics Cutmaster 70+
#17 in Over 45 AFull review
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.
Amazon $3,485$3,485
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