Hypertherm · Updated August 2026
Hypertherm Powermax30 AIR Plasma Cutter (Built-In Compressor): price & specs
Hypertherm Powermax30 AIR Plasma Cutter (Built-In Compressor). Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: weldingsuppliesfromioc.com verified verify in ledger
The Hypertherm Powermax30 AIR Plasma Cutter (Built-In Compressor) is listed at $2495 on weldingsuppliesfromioc.com as of 2026-08-11, #10 cheapest of 11 plasma cutters (median $999); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 21/100 pay-blind standing, #13 of 14 in class.
Verified Aug 11, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
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Is the Hypertherm Powermax30 AIR Plasma Cutter (Built-In Compressor) a good buy?
At $2495, the Hypertherm Powermax30 AIR Plasma Cutter (Built-In Compressor) is #10 cheapest of the 11 plasma cutters we track, where the median is $999. On the spec sheet, its cutting amperage of 30 A is below the median of the 14, and its weight of 29.8 lb is above the median of the 11.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $2495 Current retail price for the 'Building America' special-edition 15 ft torch package (SKU 088096) at weldingsuppliesfromioc.com; page lists a regular price of $2,615.00. Standard (non-special-edition) packages may be priced somewhat differently at other authorized dealers. |
|---|---|
| Brand | Hypertherm |
| Released | — |
| Cutting amperage (A) | 30 |
| Rated cut thickness | 5/16 in (8mm) |
| Sever cut thickness | — |
| Duty cycle at rated amps | 35% @ 30A/240V, 20% @ 120V |
| Input voltage | 120-240V, 1-PH, 50/60Hz |
| Pilot arc | Yes |
| Air requirement | Built-in compressor — no external air supply required |
| Weight (lb) | 29.8 |
Source: weldingsuppliesfromioc.com (verified 2026-08-11). Dealer page confirms 120-240V 1-PH input, 15-30A output current, 35%/20% duty cycle, 29.8 lb weight with torch, and the defining feature of this model: an internal air compressor that eliminates the need for an external compressor/filter. No source fetched during research stated a distinct severance-cut figure (only the 5/16 in recommended-cut spec is consistently published), so sever_cut_thickness is left null rather than estimated.
Is the Hypertherm Powermax30 AIR Plasma Cutter (Built-In Compressor) worth it vs cheaper plasma cutters?
Hypertherm Powermax30 AIR Plasma Cutter (Built-In Compressor) 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 | Duty cycle at rated amps | Input voltage | Pilot arc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hypertherm Powermax30 AIR Plasma Cutter (Built-In Compressor) this | $2495 | 30 | 5/16 in (8mm) | 35% @ 30A/240V, 20% @ 120V | 120-240V, 1-PH, 50/60Hz | Yes |
| Lincoln Electric Tomahawk 375 AIR Plasma Cutter | $2232.14 | 25 | 5/16 in (8mm) | — | 208-230V, 1-PH, 60Hz | — |
| Miller Spectrum 625 X-TREME Plasma Cutter | $2508 | 40 | 5/8 in (16mm) | — | 120V/240V, Auto-Line | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Hypertherm Powermax30 AIR Plasma Cutter (Built-In Compressor) cost?
The Hypertherm Powermax30 AIR Plasma Cutter (Built-In Compressor) has a US price of $2495 (Current retail price for the 'Building America' special-edition 15 ft torch package (SKU 088096) at weldingsuppliesfromioc.com; page lists a regular price of $2,615.00. Standard (non-special-edition) packages may be priced somewhat differently at other authorized dealers.), as of 2026-08-11.
How does the Hypertherm Powermax30 AIR Plasma Cutter (Built-In Compressor) compare on price?
At $2495, the Hypertherm Powermax30 AIR Plasma Cutter (Built-In Compressor) is #10 cheapest of the 11 plasma cutters we track, where the median is $999.
What are the Hypertherm Powermax30 AIR Plasma Cutter (Built-In Compressor)'s key specs?
Hypertherm Powermax30 AIR Plasma Cutter (Built-In Compressor) (Hypertherm): cutting amperage a 30, rated cut thickness 5/16 in (8mm), duty cycle at rated amps 35% @ 30A/240V, 20% @ 120V, input voltage 120-240V, 1-PH, 50/60Hz, pilot arc Yes. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-08-11.
Price of record: $2495 at weldingsuppliesfromioc.com, 2026-08-11. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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