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PrimeWeld CUT60 Dual Voltage 60-Amp 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.

Which is better: the PrimeWeld CUT60 Dual Voltage 60-Amp 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. 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 PrimeWeld CUT60 Dual Voltage 60-Amp Plasma Cutter YesWelder CUT-55DS PLUS Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter
US price $699 $309
BrandPrimeWeldYesWelder
Released
Cutting amperage (A) 60 55
Rated cut thickness 1/2 in (13mm) 3/8 in (10mm) @ 220V, 5/16 in (8mm) @ 110V
Sever cut thickness 7/8 in (22mm) 3/4 in (18mm) @ 220V, 9/16 in (14mm) @ 110V
Duty cycle at rated amps 60% @ max output (120V/240V), 100% @ 23A (120V) / 46A (240V) 60% @ 55A/220V, 100% @ 42A/220V; 60% @ 35A/110V, 100% @ 27A/110V
Input voltage 120V/240V dual voltage 110V/220V ±10%
Pilot arc Yes Yes
Air requirement 5 CFM min @ 90 psi; 40-75 psi operating range 6.0 CFM max; 55-70 psi @ 220V, 50-60 psi @ 110V
Weight (lb) 30 14.48

Sources — PrimeWeld CUT60 Dual Voltage 60-Amp Plasma Cutter: primeweld.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 PrimeWeld CUT60 Dual Voltage 60-Amp 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): PrimeWeld CUT60 Dual Voltage 60-Amp Plasma Cutter 60 vs YesWelder CUT-55DS PLUS Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter 55
  • Rated cut thickness: PrimeWeld CUT60 Dual Voltage 60-Amp Plasma Cutter 1/2 in (13mm) vs YesWelder CUT-55DS PLUS Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter 3/8 in (10mm) @ 220V, 5/16 in (8mm) @ 110V
  • Sever cut thickness: PrimeWeld CUT60 Dual Voltage 60-Amp Plasma Cutter 7/8 in (22mm) vs YesWelder CUT-55DS PLUS Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter 3/4 in (18mm) @ 220V, 9/16 in (14mm) @ 110V
  • Duty cycle at rated amps: PrimeWeld CUT60 Dual Voltage 60-Amp Plasma Cutter 60% @ max output (120V/240V), 100% @ 23A (120V) / 46A (240V) vs YesWelder CUT-55DS PLUS Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter 60% @ 55A/220V, 100% @ 42A/220V; 60% @ 35A/110V, 100% @ 27A/110V
  • Input voltage: PrimeWeld CUT60 Dual Voltage 60-Amp Plasma Cutter 120V/240V dual voltage vs YesWelder CUT-55DS PLUS Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter 110V/220V ±10%
  • Air requirement: PrimeWeld CUT60 Dual Voltage 60-Amp Plasma Cutter 5 CFM min @ 90 psi; 40-75 psi operating range vs YesWelder CUT-55DS PLUS Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter 6.0 CFM max; 55-70 psi @ 220V, 50-60 psi @ 110V
  • Weight (lb): PrimeWeld CUT60 Dual Voltage 60-Amp Plasma Cutter 30 vs YesWelder CUT-55DS PLUS Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter 14.48

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