Everlast PowerPlasma 52i
#3 in Over 45 AFull review
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.
Amazon $799$799
3.9/5
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.
- 55 AOutput
- 1/2 inRated cut
- 60% at 55 A, 40 °CDuty cycle
- 120/240 VInput
Check price at Amazon$199.98Check price at Lotos$165.98
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Pilot arc for under $200, so rusty and painted panels start without touching the tip
- Cuts 1/2 in steel cleanly and runs full output 60% of the time at 40 C
- At about 16.5 lb with the torch it is easy to carry around a farm or job site
Cons
- On 120 V it is limited to 35 A and 3/8 in clean cuts
- Lotos does not say whether the start is high frequency, so it may not suit CNC tables or shops with sensitive electronics
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 | LOP55D |
|---|---|
| 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, 40 °C |
| Pilot arc | Yes |
| Air and build | |
| Air supply | 4 cfm, 60 psi |
| CNC port | No |
| Weight | 16.5 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years |
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Everlast Hatchet 60
#4 in Over 45 AFull review
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Lotos LTP6300D
#6 in Over 45 AFull review
A 63 A dual-voltage cutter for farm and fabrication work on plate up to 5/8 in. The blowback pilot arc suits rusty stock and shops with sensitive electronics.
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