Powermax 1000 (DISCONTINUED): Upgrade Guide & Replacements
The Powermax1000 60-amp plasma system was last manufactured by Hypertherm in 2010 and is no longer available. Hypertherm still produces original consumables and repair parts for this model, and the Powermax1000 is still supported by their technical service department. The legacy Powermax 1000 has been replaced by the newer, more efficient Powermax65.
Powermax 1000 Documents & Manuals:
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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 | 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
