Best Pilot Arc Plasma Cutters

A light dual voltage cutter for farms and shops that cut steel up to 5/8 in, backed by Hobart’s long warranty. Hobby users on a budget can get similar cut ratings for much less.

A professional 45 A cutter for fabrication shops and farms with a 240 V circuit that cut 5/8 in steel regularly. Pick it for long consumable life and easy setup, not low price.

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.

A light, dual voltage Miller cutter for shops and job sites that cut up to 5/8 in steel day after day. Worth it for buyers who value Miller build and dealer service; hobby users can pay much less.

A light dual voltage cutter for sheet metal and steel up to 3/8 in, with Hobart’s long warranty. Buyers who cut thicker steel should step up to the 40i.

For buyers who want a Forney machine with US phone support for 1/2 in steel on either voltage. On price alone, other dual voltage pilot arc cutters do the same work for far less.

A 230 V shop cutter for farm and fabrication work up to 1/2 in steel, from a big-name maker with dealer support. Buyers who need to cut on household power should look at dual voltage machines.

For repair work on 230 V where hauling a compressor is a nuisance, cutting steel up to about 5/16 in. Buyers who already own a compressor get thicker cuts for less from a 40 A machine.

A light, dual voltage cutter for home shops and auto body work up to 3/8 in steel, from an industrial brand with wide dealer support.

For sheet metal, HVAC and body work where carrying a compressor is not practical. Anyone with a compressor gets far more cutting for the money from a 30 to 40 A machine.

A small, light Miller cutter for sheet metal, HVAC and body work up to 3/8 in, on either voltage. It suits buyers who want a big-brand machine and dealer support over the lowest price.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

For mobile repair and field cutting where no air compressor is on hand. Shop users who already own a compressor get more for the money from a cutter without one.

For a home shop that wants one dual voltage 60 A cutter for hand work now and a CNC table later. Good value if three years of cover is enough.

For a hobby or farm shop that wants a cheap dual voltage cutter with a pilot arc for 1/2 in steel and below. Look elsewhere if it will run on a CNC table.

A low-cost 55 A pilot arc cutter for home shops cutting steel up to 1/2 in. Pick a non-HF model if it will sit next to electronics or a CNC table.

A 65 A cutter for home fabricators who cut 1/2 in plate and want gouging in the same box. Check that the compressor keeps up before buying.

A dual voltage 50 A cutter for farm and fabrication shops that want thick-plate capacity and a CNC port in one machine.

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.

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.

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.

A cheap 50 A pilot arc cutter for hobbyists cutting sheet and steel up to 1/2 in now and then. Its short duty cycle and high-frequency start make it a poor fit for heavy or CNC work.

A 60 A shop cutter for farms and fabricators who cut thick plate often and want Miller build and service. Home users who cut mostly sheet and 1/4 in steel do not need this much machine.

A low-cost 65 A pilot arc cutter for occasional home and farm cuts in steel up to 5/8 in. Buyers who cut plate for long stretches should look at a machine with a higher duty cycle.