Quick Verdict
If you're setting up a personal or small-shop CNC table, the Eastwood Versa-Cut 40 is the straightforward choice. It's designed for dedicated table use and works with standard electrical outlets. If you need a production cutter that can handle heavy, continuous work, the PowerEdge120 is built for that workload, offering a complete CNC and handheld setup. The right pick comes down to your power supply and how much cutting you plan to do.
Price Comparison
These two machines sit at very different price points, and the bars below show where each one lands.
| Eastwood Versa-Cut 40 | PowerEdge120 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $999.99 | $3,999.00 |
Where Each Product Wins
Where the Eastwood shines: For hobbyists and light fabricators who want a CNC plasma cutter that doesn't require a big electrical upgrade. The setup is straightforward, and the cutting range covers the materials most often used in small shops.
Where the PowerEdge shines: For production environments where cutting time is money. The machine is designed for high-output work and includes everything needed to start cutting immediately-a big plus for shops that don't want to assemble a system piece by piece.
Product Notes
Eastwood Versa-Cut 40 CNC Plasma Cutter With Machine Torch Metal Steel Cutting
The Versa-Cut 40 is listed at $999.99 and is built around a machine torch for CNC table work. It runs on both 120V and 240V, so it doesn't force you into a major electrical upgrade. It cuts steel, stainless steel, and aluminum from 24-gauge up to 3/8 inch thick, which covers most hobby and light production jobs. The blowback pilot arc helps prevent interference with digital controls, and the rear 12-pin plug makes it straightforward to wire into a dedicated CNC table controller. The main limitation is the torch setup: you get a machine torch only, so this isn't designed for handheld cutting. If your projects require both CNC and manual plasma work, you'll need to plan for an additional torch.
PowerEdge120 Plasma Cutter 120Amps, 3phase 440V, CNC table ready! (Blowback
The PowerEdge120 is set up for heavy cutting with 120 amps of output and a three-phase 440V design. It comes as a complete package: a straight CNC torch, a handheld torch, two 26-foot cables (one for the CNC torch, one for the handheld), a remote control, air regulator, hose, ground clamp, and 10 torch consumables. You can run a CNC table and a manual cutting station from the same machine without purchasing extra torches. The blowback, non-HF ignition works cleanly with CNC controls, and the 5-year warranty backs the unit for long-term use. The main limitation is the electrical requirement: you need a three-phase 440V supply, which rules out most home garages and small hobby shops.
Final Choice by Use Case
Choose the Eastwood Versa-Cut 40 if you're setting up a CNC table in a home workshop or light fab shop and want a simple, focused machine. Choose the PowerEdge120 if you're running a production floor with three-phase electricity and need the heavy-duty output and the complete package.
