YesWelder · Updated August 2026
YesWelder CUT-55DS PLUS Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter: price & specs
YesWelder CUT-55DS PLUS Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: yeswelder.com verified verify in ledger
The YesWelder CUT-55DS PLUS Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter is listed at $309 on yeswelder.com as of 2026-08-11, the cheapest plasma cutters (median $999); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Platinum Deskmark — 96/100 pay-blind standing, #1 of 14 in class.
Verified Aug 11, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Is the YesWelder CUT-55DS PLUS Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter a good buy?
At $309, the YesWelder CUT-55DS PLUS Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter is the cheapest of the 11 plasma cutters we track, where the median is $999. On the spec sheet, its weight of 14.48 lb is the lowest of the 11, and its cutting amperage of 55 A is above the median of the 14.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $309 Current yeswelder.com price for the cutter only; bundle options with extra consumables/torch run $324.30-$360.30. |
|---|---|
| Brand | YesWelder |
| Released | — |
| Cutting amperage (A) | 55 |
| Rated cut thickness | 3/8 in (10mm) @ 220V, 5/16 in (8mm) @ 110V |
| Sever cut thickness | 3/4 in (18mm) @ 220V, 9/16 in (14mm) @ 110V |
| Duty cycle at rated amps | 60% @ 55A/220V, 100% @ 42A/220V; 60% @ 35A/110V, 100% @ 27A/110V |
| Input voltage | 110V/220V ±10% |
| Pilot arc | Yes |
| Air requirement | 6.0 CFM max; 55-70 psi @ 220V, 50-60 psi @ 110V |
| Weight (lb) | 14.48 |
Source: yeswelder.com (verified 2026-08-11). CORRECTED FROM SEED: the seed name 'CUT-55DS' is superseded in YesWelder's current catalog by the 'CUT-55DS PLUS' (HF pilot-arc start, listed on yeswelder.com under the same 55A dual-voltage product line, alongside a separate non-HF 'CUT-55NHF PLUS' variant); corrected to the currently sold PLUS SKU. YesWelder's own product page confirms 20-55A output (30A cap on 120V), dual-voltage 110V/220V ±10% input, HF pilot-arc starting, 14.48 lb weight, and the full clean/severance cut and duty-cycle tables at both voltages.
Is the YesWelder CUT-55DS PLUS Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter worth it vs cheaper plasma cutters?
YesWelder CUT-55DS PLUS Pilot Arc 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YesWelder CUT-55DS PLUS Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter this | $309 | 55 | 3/8 in (10mm) @ 220V, 5/16 in (8mm) @ 110V | 3/4 in (18mm) @ 220V, 9/16 in (14mm) @ 110V | 60% @ 55A/220V, 100% @ 42A/220V; 60% @ 35A/110V, 100% @ 27A/110V | 110V/220V ±10% |
| Lotos LTP5000D 50A Non-Touch Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter | $349 | 50 | 5/8 in (16mm) | 3/4 in (19mm) | 60% @ 50A (both 110V and 220V) | 110V/220V dual voltage, auto-sensing |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the YesWelder CUT-55DS PLUS Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter cost?
The YesWelder CUT-55DS PLUS Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter has a US price of $309 (Current yeswelder.com price for the cutter only; bundle options with extra consumables/torch run $324.30-$360.30.), as of 2026-08-11.
How does the YesWelder CUT-55DS PLUS Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter compare on price?
At $309, the YesWelder CUT-55DS PLUS Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter is the cheapest of the 11 plasma cutters we track, where the median is $999.
What are the YesWelder CUT-55DS PLUS Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter's key specs?
YesWelder CUT-55DS PLUS Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter (YesWelder): cutting amperage a 55, rated cut thickness 3/8 in (10mm) @ 220V, 5/16 in (8mm) @ 110V, sever cut thickness 3/4 in (18mm) @ 220V, 9/16 in (14mm) @ 110V, duty cycle at rated amps 60% @ 55A/220V, 100% @ 42A/220V; 60% @ 35A/110V, 100% @ 27A/110V, input voltage 110V/220V ±10%. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-08-11.
Price of record: $309 at yeswelder.com, 2026-08-11. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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