PrimeWeld
PrimeWeld CUT60 Dual Voltage 60-Amp Plasma Cutter
$699
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PrimeWeld CUT60 Dual Voltage 60-Amp Plasma Cutter vs Forney Easy Weld 251 (20 P) Plasma Cutter
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Forney Easy Weld 251 (20 P) Plasma Cutter is cheaper at $399.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Forney Easy Weld 251 (20 P) Plasma Cutter
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Which is better: the PrimeWeld CUT60 Dual Voltage 60-Amp Plasma Cutter or Forney Easy Weld 251 (20 P) Plasma Cutter?
The Forney Easy Weld 251 (20 P) Plasma Cutter wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Forney Easy Weld 251 (20 P) Plasma Cutter is the cheaper at $399.99. The Forney Easy Weld 251 (20 P) Plasma Cutter both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | PrimeWeld CUT60 Dual Voltage 60-Amp Plasma Cutter | Forney Easy Weld 251 (20 P) Plasma Cutter |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $699 | $399.99 |
| Brand | PrimeWeld | Forney |
| Released | — | — |
| Cutting amperage (A) | 60 | 20 |
| Rated cut thickness | 1/2 in (13mm) | 1/4 in (6mm) |
| Sever cut thickness | 7/8 in (22mm) | — |
| Duty cycle at rated amps | 60% @ max output (120V/240V), 100% @ 23A (120V) / 46A (240V) | 35% @ 20A |
| Input voltage | 120V/240V dual voltage | 120V |
| Pilot arc | Yes | No |
| Air requirement | 5 CFM min @ 90 psi; 40-75 psi operating range | 1.5 CFM (PSI not published by Forney) |
| Weight (lb) | 30 | 21.5 |
Sources — PrimeWeld CUT60 Dual Voltage 60-Amp Plasma Cutter: primeweld.com (verified 2026-08-11). Forney Easy Weld 251 (20 P) Plasma Cutter: farmandfleet.com (verified 2026-08-11).
What's the difference between the PrimeWeld CUT60 Dual Voltage 60-Amp Plasma Cutter and Forney Easy Weld 251 (20 P) Plasma Cutter?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Cutting amperage (A): PrimeWeld CUT60 Dual Voltage 60-Amp Plasma Cutter 60 vs Forney Easy Weld 251 (20 P) Plasma Cutter 20
- Rated cut thickness: PrimeWeld CUT60 Dual Voltage 60-Amp Plasma Cutter 1/2 in (13mm) vs Forney Easy Weld 251 (20 P) Plasma Cutter 1/4 in (6mm)
- Duty cycle at rated amps: PrimeWeld CUT60 Dual Voltage 60-Amp Plasma Cutter 60% @ max output (120V/240V), 100% @ 23A (120V) / 46A (240V) vs Forney Easy Weld 251 (20 P) Plasma Cutter 35% @ 20A
- Input voltage: PrimeWeld CUT60 Dual Voltage 60-Amp Plasma Cutter 120V/240V dual voltage vs Forney Easy Weld 251 (20 P) Plasma Cutter 120V
- Pilot arc: PrimeWeld CUT60 Dual Voltage 60-Amp Plasma Cutter true vs Forney Easy Weld 251 (20 P) Plasma Cutter false
- Air requirement: PrimeWeld CUT60 Dual Voltage 60-Amp Plasma Cutter 5 CFM min @ 90 psi; 40-75 psi operating range vs Forney Easy Weld 251 (20 P) Plasma Cutter 1.5 CFM (PSI not published by Forney)
- Weight (lb): PrimeWeld CUT60 Dual Voltage 60-Amp Plasma Cutter 30 vs Forney Easy Weld 251 (20 P) Plasma Cutter 21.5