Powermax 45 (DISCONTINUED): Upgrade Guide & Replacements
The Powermax45 45-amp plasma cutting machine was last produced by Hypertherm in September 2016. Consumables, replacement torches, and repair parts are still available. The original Powermax45 is succeeded by the Powermax 45 XP, a more affordable and efficient model. See our Powermax 45 vs 45XP comparison page for more information.
Powermax 45 Documents & Manuals:
Powermax Plasma Cutters
Powermax45 XP w/ 20' 75° Hand Torch (220V) #088112
Powermax Plasma Cutters
Powermax45 XP w/ 25' 180° Machine Torch, CPC (220V) #088121
153 purchased
Powermax Plasma Cutters
Powermax45 XP w/ 20' 75° & 15° Torches, CPC (220V) #088124
Powermax Plasma Cutters
Powermax45 XP w/ 25' 180°M & 75°H Torches (220V) #088123
206 purchased
Powermax Plasma Cutters
Powermax45 XP w/ CPC, 50' 75° Hand Torch (220V) #088115
98 purchased
Powermax Plasma Cutters
Powermax45 XP w/ 50' 75° Hand Torch (220V) #088114
77 purchased
Powermax Plasma Cutters
Powermax45 XP w/ 50' 180° Machine Torch, CPC (220V) #088122
14 purchased
Powermax Plasma Cutters
Powermax45 w/ 20' 75° Hand Torch (220V) #088016
1395 purchased
Powermax Plasma Cutters
Powermax45XP Plasma Cutter, Power Supply Only (460V 1PH) #088095
Powermax Plasma Cutters
Powermax45 w/ 50' 75° Hand Torch (220V) #088017
65 purchased
The Powermax line of plasma cutters by Hypertherm is well-known to professional and hobby welders alike. See our Hypertherm Powermax product comparison page for more information to choose the right model for your use case, or see the chart below.
| Product | 30XP/AIR | 45 SYNC | 65 SYNC | 85 SYNC | 105 SYNC | 125 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Variations | ||||||
| Price | $ | $$ | $$$ | $$$$ | $$$$$ | $$$$$$ |
| Piercing Capacity | Up to 5/8" | 5/8" | 5/8" | 3/4" | 7/8" | 1" |
| Output Current | 15-30A | 9–45A | 20–65A | 25–85A | 30–105A | 30–125A |
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Duty Cycle
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35%, 240 V 20%, 120 V |
50% @ 45 A, 230 V, 1-PH 60% @ 41 A, 230 V, 1-PH 100% @ 32 A, 230 V, 1-PH 50% @ 45 A, 400 V, 3-PH 60% @ 41 A, 400 V, 3-PH 100% @ 32 A, 400 V, 3-PH |
50% @ 65 A, 230 – 600 V, 1/3-PH 40% @ 65 A, 200 – 208 V, 1/3-PH 100% @ 46 A, 230 – 600 V, 1/3-PH |
60% @ 85 A, 230 – 600 V, 1/3-PH 60% @ 85 A, 480 V, 1-PH 50% @ 85 A, 240 V, 1-PH 50% @ 85 A, 200 – 208 V, 3-PH 40% @ 85 A 200 – 208 V, 1-PH 100% @ 66 A, 230 – 600 V, 1/3-PH |
70% @ 105 A, 240 V, 3-PH 80% @ 105 A, 480 - 600 V, 3-PH 100% @ 94 A, 480 - 600 V, 3-PH 100% @ 88 A, 240 V, 3-PH |
100% @ 125 A, 480/600 V, 3-PH |
| Weight | 21 lbs | 31 lbs (20' torch) | 64 lbs (25' torch) | 71 lbs (25' torch) | 100 lbs (25' torch) | 106 lbs (25' torch) |
| Power Supply | IGBT Inverter | IGBT Inverter | IGBT Inverter | IGBT Inverter | IGBT Inverter | IGBT Inverter |
See Also: Hypertherm Powermax 30 AIR (with built in compressor)
