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Forney · Updated August 2026

Forney Easy Weld 251 (20 P) Plasma Cutter: price & specs

Forney Easy Weld 251 (20 P) Plasma Cutter. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

Source: farmandfleet.com verified verify in ledger

SilverDeskmark37/100#7 of 14 in class

The Forney Easy Weld 251 (20 P) Plasma Cutter is listed at $399.99 on farmandfleet.com as of 2026-08-11, #3 cheapest of 11 plasma cutters (median $999); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Silver Deskmark — 37/100 pay-blind standing, #7 of 14 in class.

Verified Aug 11, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

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Is the Forney Easy Weld 251 (20 P) Plasma Cutter a good buy?

At $400, the Forney Easy Weld 251 (20 P) Plasma Cutter is #3 cheapest of the 11 plasma cutters we track, where the median is $999. On the spec sheet, its cutting amperage of 20 A is the lowest of the 14, and its weight of 21.5 lb is below the median of the 11.

Specifications

Price (US)$399.99 Current Blain's Farm & Fleet retail price.
BrandForney
Released—
Cutting amperage (A)20
Rated cut thickness1/4 in (6mm)
Sever cut thickness—
Duty cycle at rated amps35% @ 20A
Input voltage120V
Pilot arcNo
Air requirement1.5 CFM (PSI not published by Forney)
Weight (lb)21.5

Source: farmandfleet.com (verified 2026-08-11). Farm & Fleet's listing (reproducing Forney's own spec copy) confirms 20A rated output on standard 120V household power, 1/4 in mild-steel/stainless and 3/16 in aluminum cut capacity, 35% duty cycle @ 20A, 1.5 CFM compressed-air requirement, and 21.5 lb weight. This is Forney's entry-level drag-torch unit — it uses 'Drag Torch Technology' (contact/touch starting) rather than a pilot arc, and Forney does not publish a separate severance-cut figure for this model, so pilot_arc is false and sever_cut_thickness is null.

Is the Forney Easy Weld 251 (20 P) Plasma Cutter worth it vs cheaper plasma cutters?

Forney Easy Weld 251 (20 P) Plasma Cutter against its closest cheaper and pricier plasma cutters on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 11 ranked

ProductPriceCutting amperage (A)Rated cut thicknessDuty cycle at rated ampsInput voltagePilot arc
Forney Easy Weld 251 (20 P) Plasma Cutter this$399.99201/4 in (6mm)35% @ 20A120VNo
Lotos LTP5000D 50A Non-Touch Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter$349505/8 in (16mm)60% @ 50A (both 110V and 220V)110V/220V dual voltage, auto-sensingYes
Weldpro CUT40NH Contact Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter$649.9940——110V/220V dual voltageYes

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Forney Easy Weld 251 (20 P) Plasma Cutter cost?

The Forney Easy Weld 251 (20 P) Plasma Cutter has a US price of $399.99 (Current Blain's Farm & Fleet retail price.), as of 2026-08-11.

How does the Forney Easy Weld 251 (20 P) Plasma Cutter compare on price?

At $400, the Forney Easy Weld 251 (20 P) Plasma Cutter is #3 cheapest of the 11 plasma cutters we track, where the median is $999.

What are the Forney Easy Weld 251 (20 P) Plasma Cutter's key specs?

Forney Easy Weld 251 (20 P) Plasma Cutter (Forney): cutting amperage a 20, rated cut thickness 1/4 in (6mm), duty cycle at rated amps 35% @ 20A, input voltage 120V, pilot arc No. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-08-11.

Price of record: $399.99 at farmandfleet.com, 2026-08-11. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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