Hobart · Updated August 2026
Hobart AirForce 40i Plasma Cutter: price & specs
Hobart AirForce 40i Plasma Cutter. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: store.cyberweld.com verified verify in ledger
The Hobart AirForce 40i Plasma Cutter is listed at $2009 on store.cyberweld.com as of 2026-08-11, #8 cheapest of 11 plasma cutters (median $999); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 34/100 pay-blind standing, #10 of 14 in class.
Verified Aug 11, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Cheapest plasma cutters: YesWelder CUT-55DS PLUS Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter — $309
Is the Hobart AirForce 40i Plasma Cutter a good buy?
At $2009, the Hobart AirForce 40i Plasma Cutter is #8 cheapest of the 11 plasma cutters we track, where the median is $999. On the spec sheet, its cutting amperage of 40 A is below the median of the 14, and its weight of 22 lb is at the median of the 11.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $2009 Current Cyberweld price for the 12 ft XT40R torch package (SKU 500576); page lists mfg price $2,573.00. |
|---|---|
| Brand | Hobart |
| Released | — |
| Cutting amperage (A) | 40 |
| Rated cut thickness | 5/8 in (16mm) |
| Sever cut thickness | 7/8 in (22mm) |
| Duty cycle at rated amps | 60% @ 40A/240V, 35% @ 27A/120V |
| Input voltage | 120V/240V (MVP multi-voltage plug) |
| Pilot arc | Yes |
| Air requirement | 6.0 CFM @ 90-120 psi |
| Weight (lb) | 22 |
Source: store.cyberweld.com (verified 2026-08-11). Cyberweld's listing (an authorized Hobart/Miller-family dealer reproducing the factory spec sheet) confirms 5/8 in clean cut at 60% duty cycle, 7/8 in maximum cut, 120V/240V MVP toolless-adapter input, a pilot-arc controller for expanded-metal/painted-surface cutting without retriggering, 6.0 CFM @ 90-120 psi air requirement, and 22 lb weight for the 12 ft torch package.
Is the Hobart AirForce 40i Plasma Cutter worth it vs cheaper plasma cutters?
Hobart AirForce 40i Plasma Cutter against its closest cheaper and pricier plasma cutters on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 11 ranked
| Product | Price | Cutting amperage (A) | Rated cut thickness | Sever cut thickness | Duty cycle at rated amps | Input voltage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart AirForce 40i Plasma Cutter this | $2009 | 40 | 5/8 in (16mm) | 7/8 in (22mm) | 60% @ 40A/240V, 35% @ 27A/120V | 120V/240V (MVP multi-voltage plug) |
| ESAB (Thermal Dynamics) Cutmaster 40 Plasma Cutter | $1734 | 40 | 1/2 in (12mm) | 1 in (25mm) | 40% @ 40A, 60% @ 30A, 100% @ 20A | 110-240V, 1-PH, auto-sensing |
| Lincoln Electric Tomahawk 375 AIR Plasma Cutter | $2232.14 | 25 | 5/16 in (8mm) | 1/2 in (13mm) | — | 208-230V, 1-PH, 60Hz |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Hobart AirForce 40i Plasma Cutter cost?
The Hobart AirForce 40i Plasma Cutter has a US price of $2009 (Current Cyberweld price for the 12 ft XT40R torch package (SKU 500576); page lists mfg price $2,573.00.), as of 2026-08-11.
How does the Hobart AirForce 40i Plasma Cutter compare on price?
At $2009, the Hobart AirForce 40i Plasma Cutter is #8 cheapest of the 11 plasma cutters we track, where the median is $999.
What are the Hobart AirForce 40i Plasma Cutter's key specs?
Hobart AirForce 40i Plasma Cutter (Hobart): cutting amperage a 40, rated cut thickness 5/8 in (16mm), sever cut thickness 7/8 in (22mm), duty cycle at rated amps 60% @ 40A/240V, 35% @ 27A/120V, input voltage 120V/240V (MVP multi-voltage plug). Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-08-11.
Price of record: $2009 at store.cyberweld.com, 2026-08-11. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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