Lotos
Lotos LTP5000D 50A Non-Touch Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter
$349
Best Plasma Cutters · head-to-head
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.
Lotos
$349
YesWelder
$309Cheaper
The YesWelder CUT-55DS PLUS Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The YesWelder CUT-55DS PLUS Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter is the cheaper at $309. The YesWelder CUT-55DS PLUS Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $349 | $309 |
| Brand | Lotos | YesWelder |
| Released | — | — |
| Cutting amperage (A) | 50 | 55 |
| Rated cut thickness | 5/8 in (16mm) | 3/8 in (10mm) @ 220V, 5/16 in (8mm) @ 110V |
| Sever cut thickness | 3/4 in (19mm) | 3/4 in (18mm) @ 220V, 9/16 in (14mm) @ 110V |
| Duty cycle at rated amps | 60% @ 50A (both 110V and 220V) | 60% @ 55A/220V, 100% @ 42A/220V; 60% @ 35A/110V, 100% @ 27A/110V |
| Input voltage | 110V/220V dual voltage, auto-sensing | 110V/220V ±10% |
| Pilot arc | Yes | Yes |
| Air requirement | 3.6 CFM @ 65 psi | 6.0 CFM max; 55-70 psi @ 220V, 50-60 psi @ 110V |
| Weight (lb) | 20 | 14.48 |
Sources — Lotos LTP5000D 50A Non-Touch Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter: lotosplasmacutter.com (verified 2026-08-11). YesWelder CUT-55DS PLUS Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter: yeswelder.com (verified 2026-08-11).
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