I have an older (non xp) powermax 45. It uses the t45v hand torch and thats what ive been running on my og crossfire table. I made a cpc port cable and modified things to fire the torch and still be able to disconect it and use it as a hand torch when needed.
Im awaiting delivery of my XR table so now i need either a new machine torch. Can anyone give me some insight on what torch part number will work with my current cutter and hopefully a newer bigger powermax if i find a good deal on a 65 or 85 in the near future.
I am in the same boat as you with the 45 NON XP and waiting on the XR. I recently bought the T45M torch as my research found it to be the correct one. I am thinking the Duramax torches for the 65 and 85 are different. Hopefully someone with more experience can chime in to confirm.
“Owners of the world’s most popular air plasma, the Powermax45®, can now upgrade to a Duramax® series torch, the same torch type found on Powermax65, 85, and 105 systems. In replacing the T45 torch originally sold with the Powermax45, owners can enjoy longer consumable life, better cut quality, and more torch and consumable options.”
Wish I had found those articles when I was looking for my machine torch. I looked at all the spec sheets (obviously they dont go back an update those) and found the T45M. I would have liked to have been able to use the same XP consumables. I wonder if the hand torch could use them or if I would have to keep both on hand? I think I will hold off on any upgrades until things settle down and go with a SYNC model with yet different consumables. Thanks for posting. Gives the OP something to think about.
I’m reading this thread in December 2025. I have an older Powermax45 with few hours on it. Right now I’m using the hand torch on my new Crossfire Pro. To go to a machine torch, do I buy the Hypertherm 059477 or the original 088010 T45M torch in todays market? Best price I have found is Weldfabulous at $763 and $831 respectively.
For some reason my Google is not working on my phone and I’m on the job site so I can’t use my computer But if it were me I would buy the retrofit torch to use the new style duramax consumables.
Can anyone search this up for me it looks like the link to the brochure is broken?
I have the older T45v (hand torch) on a Powermax45 that we never used and now installing on a system with the THC. I do have the CPC cable and have seen where people change one pin on the
Duramax torch to make it all work. My question is are all the connecting pins the same on T45v as the Duramax? I assume they are so the newer torches can be plugged in replacing the older ones but assuming with this voltage is not the smartest. I am going to keep digging for more information, but it seems you know your stuff.
