Powermax 900 (DISCONTINUED): Upgrade Guide & Replacements
Hypertherm last produced the Powermax900 55-amp plasma cutter system in 2001. Hypertherm still produces original consumables and repair parts, but the company’s technical service no longer supports this model. The original Powermax 900 has been replaced by the newer, better Powermax65.
Powermax 900 Documents & Manuals:

The Powermax line of plasma cutters from Hypertherm are among the best machines around. Looking to upgrade to a current model? See our Hypertherm Powermax product comparison page for more information, or see the chart below.
Product | 30XP | 45XP | 65 | 85 | 105 | 125 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Variations | Plasma System | 25ft hand Torch | 25ft Hand System | With CPC Port | Plasma Cutter | |
50ft Hand Torch | 50ft Hand System | |||||
Price | $ | $$ | $$$ | $$$$ | $$$$$ | $$$$$$ |
Piercing Capacity | Up to 5/8" | 5/8" | 5/8" | 3/4" | 7/8" | 1" |
Output Current | 15-30A | 10–45A | 20–65A | 25–85A | 30–105A | 30–125A |
Duty Cycle* |
20% 120V |
80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 100% @ 125A |
35% 240V |
80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 100% @ 125A | |
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 |
*This is a generalized number. Below are the full specs for duty cycles by model at 104°F, except for 30XP which is properly reflected in the table.
Powermax 45XP
- 50% @ 45 A, 200–240 V, 1PH
- 60% @ 41 A, 200–240 V, 1PH
- 100% @ 32 A, 200–240 V, 1PH
- 50% @ 45 A, 480 V, 3PH
- 60% @ 41 A, 480 V, 3PH
- 100% @ 32 A, 480 V, 3PH
Powermax 65
- 50% @ 65 A, 230–600 V, 1/3PH
- 40% @ 65 A, 200–208 V, 1/3PH
- 100% @ 46 A, 230–600 V, 1/3PH
Powermax 85
- 60% @ 85 A, 230–600 V, 3PH
- 60% @ 85 A, 480 V, 1PH
- 50% @ 85 A 240 V, 1PH
- 50% @ 85 A, 200–208 V, 3PH
- 40% @ 85 A, 200–208 V, 1PH
- 100% @ 66 A, 230–600 V, 1/3PH
Powermax 105
- 70% @ 105 A, 240 V, 3PH
- 80% @ 105 A, 480–600 V, 3PH
- 100% @ 94 A, 480–600 V, 3PH
- 100% @ 88 A, 240 V, 3PH
Powermax 125
- 100% @ 125 A, 480/600 V, 3PH
See Also: Hypertherm Powermax 30 AIR (with