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PrimeWeld CUT60 Dual Voltage 60-Amp Plasma Cutter vs Lotos LTP5000D 50A Non-Touch Pilot Arc 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.

Which is better: the PrimeWeld CUT60 Dual Voltage 60-Amp Plasma Cutter or Lotos LTP5000D 50A Non-Touch Pilot Arc 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 PrimeWeld CUT60 Dual Voltage 60-Amp Plasma Cutter Lotos LTP5000D 50A Non-Touch Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter
US price $699 $349
BrandPrimeWeldLotos
Released
Cutting amperage (A) 60 50
Rated cut thickness 1/2 in (13mm) 5/8 in (16mm)
Sever cut thickness 7/8 in (22mm) 3/4 in (19mm)
Duty cycle at rated amps 60% @ max output (120V/240V), 100% @ 23A (120V) / 46A (240V) 60% @ 50A (both 110V and 220V)
Input voltage 120V/240V dual voltage 110V/220V dual voltage, auto-sensing
Pilot arc Yes Yes
Air requirement 5 CFM min @ 90 psi; 40-75 psi operating range 3.6 CFM @ 65 psi
Weight (lb) 30 20

Sources — PrimeWeld CUT60 Dual Voltage 60-Amp Plasma Cutter: primeweld.com (verified 2026-08-11). Lotos LTP5000D 50A Non-Touch Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter: lotosplasmacutter.com (verified 2026-08-11).

What's the difference between the PrimeWeld CUT60 Dual Voltage 60-Amp Plasma Cutter and Lotos LTP5000D 50A Non-Touch Pilot Arc 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 Lotos LTP5000D 50A Non-Touch Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter 50
  • Rated cut thickness: PrimeWeld CUT60 Dual Voltage 60-Amp Plasma Cutter 1/2 in (13mm) vs Lotos LTP5000D 50A Non-Touch Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter 5/8 in (16mm)
  • Sever cut thickness: PrimeWeld CUT60 Dual Voltage 60-Amp Plasma Cutter 7/8 in (22mm) vs Lotos LTP5000D 50A Non-Touch Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter 3/4 in (19mm)
  • Duty cycle at rated amps: PrimeWeld CUT60 Dual Voltage 60-Amp Plasma Cutter 60% @ max output (120V/240V), 100% @ 23A (120V) / 46A (240V) vs Lotos LTP5000D 50A Non-Touch Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter 60% @ 50A (both 110V and 220V)
  • Input voltage: PrimeWeld CUT60 Dual Voltage 60-Amp Plasma Cutter 120V/240V dual voltage vs Lotos LTP5000D 50A Non-Touch Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter 110V/220V dual voltage, auto-sensing
  • Air requirement: PrimeWeld CUT60 Dual Voltage 60-Amp Plasma Cutter 5 CFM min @ 90 psi; 40-75 psi operating range vs Lotos LTP5000D 50A Non-Touch Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter 3.6 CFM @ 65 psi
  • Weight (lb): PrimeWeld CUT60 Dual Voltage 60-Amp Plasma Cutter 30 vs Lotos LTP5000D 50A Non-Touch Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter 20

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