Hypertherm
Hypertherm Powermax45 XP Plasma Cutter
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Hypertherm Powermax45 XP Plasma Cutter vs YesWelder CUT-55DS PLUS Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. YesWelder CUT-55DS PLUS Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter is cheaper at $309. Every spec and price links to its source.
YesWelder
YesWelder CUT-55DS PLUS Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter
$309
Which is better: the Hypertherm Powermax45 XP Plasma Cutter or YesWelder CUT-55DS PLUS Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter?
The YesWelder CUT-55DS PLUS Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Hypertherm Powermax45 XP Plasma Cutter | YesWelder CUT-55DS PLUS Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter |
|---|---|---|
| US price | — | $309 |
| Brand | Hypertherm | YesWelder |
| Released | — | — |
| Cutting amperage (A) | 45 | 55 |
| Rated cut thickness | 5/8 in (16mm) | 3/8 in (10mm) @ 220V, 5/16 in (8mm) @ 110V |
| Sever cut thickness | 1-1/8 in (29mm) | 3/4 in (18mm) @ 220V, 9/16 in (14mm) @ 110V |
| Duty cycle at rated amps | 50% @ 45A, 100% @ 32A | 60% @ 55A/220V, 100% @ 42A/220V; 60% @ 35A/110V, 100% @ 27A/110V |
| Input voltage | 200-240V, 1-PH, 50/60Hz | 110V/220V ±10% |
| Pilot arc | Yes | Yes |
| Air requirement | 400 scfh (6.7 CFM) @ 90 psi, clean/dry shop air | 6.0 CFM max; 55-70 psi @ 220V, 50-60 psi @ 110V |
| Weight (lb) | 31 | 14.48 |
Sources — Hypertherm Powermax45 XP Plasma Cutter: weldingsuppliesfromioc.com (verified 2026-08-11). YesWelder CUT-55DS PLUS Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter: yeswelder.com (verified 2026-08-11).
What's the difference between the Hypertherm Powermax45 XP Plasma Cutter and YesWelder CUT-55DS PLUS Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Cutting amperage (A): Hypertherm Powermax45 XP Plasma Cutter 45 vs YesWelder CUT-55DS PLUS Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter 55
- Rated cut thickness: Hypertherm Powermax45 XP Plasma Cutter 5/8 in (16mm) vs YesWelder CUT-55DS PLUS Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter 3/8 in (10mm) @ 220V, 5/16 in (8mm) @ 110V
- Sever cut thickness: Hypertherm Powermax45 XP Plasma Cutter 1-1/8 in (29mm) vs YesWelder CUT-55DS PLUS Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter 3/4 in (18mm) @ 220V, 9/16 in (14mm) @ 110V
- Duty cycle at rated amps: Hypertherm Powermax45 XP Plasma Cutter 50% @ 45A, 100% @ 32A vs YesWelder CUT-55DS PLUS Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter 60% @ 55A/220V, 100% @ 42A/220V; 60% @ 35A/110V, 100% @ 27A/110V
- Input voltage: Hypertherm Powermax45 XP Plasma Cutter 200-240V, 1-PH, 50/60Hz vs YesWelder CUT-55DS PLUS Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter 110V/220V ±10%
- Air requirement: Hypertherm Powermax45 XP Plasma Cutter 400 scfh (6.7 CFM) @ 90 psi, clean/dry shop air vs YesWelder CUT-55DS PLUS Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter 6.0 CFM max; 55-70 psi @ 220V, 50-60 psi @ 110V
- Weight (lb): Hypertherm Powermax45 XP Plasma Cutter 31 vs YesWelder CUT-55DS PLUS Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter 14.48