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Lotos LTP5000D 50A Non-Touch Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter
$349Cheaper
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Lotos LTP5000D 50A Non-Touch Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter vs Hobart AirForce 40i Plasma Cutter
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Lotos LTP5000D 50A Non-Touch Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter is cheaper at $349. Every spec and price links to its source.
Hobart
Hobart AirForce 40i Plasma Cutter
$2009
Which is better: the Lotos LTP5000D 50A Non-Touch Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter or Hobart AirForce 40i Plasma Cutter?
The Lotos LTP5000D 50A Non-Touch Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Lotos LTP5000D 50A Non-Touch Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter is the cheaper at $349. The Lotos LTP5000D 50A Non-Touch Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Lotos LTP5000D 50A Non-Touch Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter | Hobart AirForce 40i Plasma Cutter |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $349 | $2009 |
| Brand | Lotos | Hobart |
| Released | — | — |
| Cutting amperage (A) | 50 | 40 |
| Rated cut thickness | 5/8 in (16mm) | 5/8 in (16mm) |
| Sever cut thickness | 3/4 in (19mm) | 7/8 in (22mm) |
| Duty cycle at rated amps | 60% @ 50A (both 110V and 220V) | 60% @ 40A/240V, 35% @ 27A/120V |
| Input voltage | 110V/220V dual voltage, auto-sensing | 120V/240V (MVP multi-voltage plug) |
| Pilot arc | Yes | Yes |
| Air requirement | 3.6 CFM @ 65 psi | 6.0 CFM @ 90-120 psi |
| Weight (lb) | 20 | 22 |
Sources — Lotos LTP5000D 50A Non-Touch Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter: lotosplasmacutter.com (verified 2026-08-11). Hobart AirForce 40i Plasma Cutter: store.cyberweld.com (verified 2026-08-11).
What's the difference between the Lotos LTP5000D 50A Non-Touch Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter and Hobart AirForce 40i Plasma Cutter?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Cutting amperage (A): Lotos LTP5000D 50A Non-Touch Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter 50 vs Hobart AirForce 40i Plasma Cutter 40
- Sever cut thickness: Lotos LTP5000D 50A Non-Touch Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter 3/4 in (19mm) vs Hobart AirForce 40i Plasma Cutter 7/8 in (22mm)
- Duty cycle at rated amps: Lotos LTP5000D 50A Non-Touch Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter 60% @ 50A (both 110V and 220V) vs Hobart AirForce 40i Plasma Cutter 60% @ 40A/240V, 35% @ 27A/120V
- Input voltage: Lotos LTP5000D 50A Non-Touch Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter 110V/220V dual voltage, auto-sensing vs Hobart AirForce 40i Plasma Cutter 120V/240V (MVP multi-voltage plug)
- Air requirement: Lotos LTP5000D 50A Non-Touch Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter 3.6 CFM @ 65 psi vs Hobart AirForce 40i Plasma Cutter 6.0 CFM @ 90-120 psi
- Weight (lb): Lotos LTP5000D 50A Non-Touch Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter 20 vs Hobart AirForce 40i Plasma Cutter 22