Hobart 250 csi or powermax 30

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I saw a Hobart 250 csi plasma cutter new for $500 at a pawn shop.  Offered $400, no go.  My thoughts are to just save up $500 more and get a Hypertherm Powermax 30. Any suggestions welcom.  This will be be my first plasma cutter.  Thanks. Mike
Reply:Without a doubt the Hypertherm. I say this because 10 years from now, the Hypertherm will still be worth some $$$ and you'll still be able to get parts for it. Not to mention it will out work the Hobart at least 3:1.
Reply:HT.....Hobarts will be obsolete in a few years....
Reply:Yea,  didn't like the little air pump setup and I read where it struggles with anything larger than 1/8 steel.  I saw a YouTube video of the Powermax 30. PrImpressive.  Would rather have the PM45 as that would cover anything that I would be cutting,  I wonder if you can drag the nozzle of the 45 on the work like the 30? I am definitely putting some cash away though for the Hypertherm and keeping an eye out for a used one.  Problem is,  not too many people sell them once they have them.  Thanks for the input. MikeSent from a cell phone using tapatalk.
Reply:I am looking for a nice OA rig also.  Saw one on Craigslist over in winterhaven Florida,  for not too bad a price. Sent from a cell phone using tapatalk.
Reply:Originally Posted by DUKE57Would rather have the PM45 as that would cover anything that I would be cutting,  I wonder if you can drag the nozzle of the 45 on the work like the 30? .
Reply:PM 30 without a doubtBuy American, or don't whine when you end up on the bread line.
Reply:I am going Hypertherm for sure.  Yiu got thw 45 for only 300 more.  Very good! I will look up that seller on ebay,  thanks. Sent from a cell phone using tapatalk.
Reply:Here is a longshot,  I live in South Florida, am also a ham radio operator with some extra Rohn 25 tower sections.  Any welder out there want to trade a Powermax for some sections,  installed also? There must be a different part of our forum for this. Sent from a cell phone using tapatalk.