- 80 A output — cuts 1 in clean, 1-1/4 in severance. The Tomahawk 1000 is Lincoln Electric's heavy-duty field and production plasma cutter. At 80 A, it produces clean, production-quality cuts on 1 in mild steel — thick enough for structural beam flanges, heavy machinery housings, and 1 in plate fabrication — while maintaining the portability and field-readiness of a single-operator machine. Factory demo pricing delivers this industrial output class at 15–25% below MAP.
- PowerConnect Technology — auto-senses 230 V or 460 V three-phase input. The Tomahawk 1000's PowerConnect feature detects the available input voltage (230 V or 460 V, 1- or 3-phase) and optimizes output automatically. No rewiring, no manual voltage selection — connect to the panel circuit available on your job site or in your shop, and the machine adapts. This is the critical feature for contractors working across multiple facilities with different power configurations.
- Continuous output control — 12 to 80 A fully variable. A single continuous output dial spans the full 12–80 A output range, allowing the operator to match amperage precisely to material thickness without discrete steps or range switching. Cut 16-gauge sheet at 20 A with minimal dross, then dial full 80 A for a 1 in plate severance cut — all from the same machine, same torch, same consumable configuration.
- Long consumable life via Touch Start + rapid arc restrike. Lincoln designed the Tomahawk 1000's LC65 torch system with Touch Start (contact-start initiation, no high-frequency pilot arc) and rapid arc restrike for continuous production cutting. Both technologies extend electrode and nozzle life substantially over conventional pilot arc designs — a direct operating cost reduction in high-cycle production environments.
- 8 units in stock — in-stock availability, no lead time wait. The U2808-1 is a factory demo unit, meaning it has been refurbished and is ready to ship from WeldingMart in 1–3 business days. New Tomahawk 1000 units often carry 6–12 week manufacturer lead times; the demo unit ships immediately at demo pricing with the same 3-year warranty.
| SKU / Model | U2808-1 (Factory Demo / Reconditioned) |
| Clean Severance Cut | 1 in (25.4 mm) mild steel |
| Maximum Severance Cut | 1-1/4 in (31.8 mm) mild steel |
| Output Current Range | 12–80 A (continuously variable) |
| Rated Output | 80 A @ 96 VDC |
| Duty Cycle | 60% @ 80 A; 100% @ 60 A |
| Input Voltage (PowerConnect) | 230 V or 460 V, 1- or 3-Phase, 50/60 Hz |
| Input Current — 230 V/1Ø | 54 A |
| Input Current — 230 V/3Ø | 31 A |
| Input Current — 460 V/3Ø | 16 A |
| Air Supply Required | 80–85 PSI, 6.0–8.0 CFM (external) |
| Arc Initiation | Touch Start — rapid arc restrike |
| Torch Included | LC65 Handheld Plasma Torch, 25 ft (7.5 m) |
| Net Weight | 51 lbs (23.1 kg) |
| Dimensions (H×W×D) | 15.9 in × 9.8 in × 28.9 in (404 × 249 × 734 mm) |
| Warranty | 3 Years — full Lincoln Electric factory warranty |
| Condition | Factory Demo — Lincoln Electric certified, refurbished to factory spec |
- Tomahawk 1000 Power Source
- LC65 Handheld Plasma Torch, 25 ft (7.5 m) with cable assembly
- Work cable and clamp
- Power cord (input plug for 230 V or 460 V as ordered)
- Consumable kit (electrode, nozzle, shield, retaining cap, drag spacer)
- Operator's manual and factory warranty card
The Tomahawk 1000's 80 A LC65 torch system and PowerConnect input support a wide accessory ecosystem available from WeldingMart:
- Replacement Plasma Torches — LC65 handheld 25 ft (K2848-1), 50 ft extended-reach torch (K2848-2), and LC65M machine torch 25 ft (K2848-3) for automated cutting table applications; the 1000's 80 A output supports all LC65 torch ratings
- Plasma Consumables — LC65 electrodes (KP2844-1), nozzles in 40 A, 50 A, and 60 A ratings, gouging nozzle (KP2844-8), nozzle 50 A 5-pack (KP2844-4), shield cap (KP2844-13), retaining cap shielded contact (KP2844-10), and lc65 drag spacers — complete LC65 system at WeldingMart
- Plasma Cutter Air Compressors — the Tomahawk 1000 requires 80–85 PSI and 6.0–8.0 CFM; industrial-grade rotary-screw compressors and high-output piston compressors rated for this flow are available from WeldingMart to support continuous 80 A production cutting
- Tomahawk Circle-Cutting Guide K2886-1 — mounts to the LC65 drag shield for repeatable radius cuts on 1/2 in and 3/4 in plate flanges, pipe saddles, and circular cut-outs in structural plate work
The Tomahawk 1000's 80 A output and 1 in clean-cut capacity place it in the top tier of portable plasma systems — the tool of choice for heavy structural fabricators and mobile industrial contractors:
- Heavy structural fabrication. Cutting 3/4 in and 1 in A36 plate for welded structural frames, industrial equipment bases, conveyor support structures, and heavy machinery housings requires sustained 60–80 A plasma output. The Tomahawk 1000 at full 80 A produces production-quality, low-dross cuts on 1 in plate at viable travel speed — a task that would require multiple passes or oxy-fuel cutting with most mid-range plasma systems. The LC65 25 ft torch provides full reach across a 5×10 ft cutting table.
- Mobile industrial maintenance and shutdown work. Millwrights and industrial maintenance contractors cutting seized structural members, corroded pipe anchors, and worn equipment components in-plant need a plasma cutter that runs on available facility power. PowerConnect's 230 V/460 V auto-adaptation means the Tomahawk 1000 operates from any available industrial panel outlet without rewiring or voltage verification — plug in, cut.
- Automotive and heavy transport fabrication. Semi-trailer frames (3/8 in–1/2 in steel), heavy equipment dump body components, and commercial vehicle repair cutting all fall within the Tomahawk 1000's production range. The 80 A output produces clean-edged cuts with minimal grinder cleanup required before MIG or flux-core welding.
- HVAC commercial installation and demolition. Large commercial HVAC systems use structural steel hangers, penetration frames, and equipment bases in 1/4 in–1/2 in steel. Demo and renovation work requires cutting through these structural supports cleanly and quickly. The Tomahawk 1000's PowerConnect input adapts to the available facility power, and the 80 A output handles these heavy structural elements at production speed.
- Shipbuilding and marine fabrication. Ship hull sections, bulkhead plates, and marine structural components in 1/4 in–1 in plate are standard Tomahawk 1000 applications. The LC65 machine torch option (K2848-3) enables CNC plasma table automation for production cutting of repetitive structural shapes in marine fabrication environments.
PowerConnect allows the Tomahawk 1000 to accept 230 V or 460 V input voltage, in 1-phase or 3-phase configurations, automatically. When you connect the machine to a new power panel, you do not need to select a voltage setting, move internal jumpers, or reconfigure any controls — the machine senses the input voltage and optimizes its power electronics accordingly. This is critical for contractors working across multiple facilities (warehouses, manufacturing plants, construction sites) where available panel configurations vary.
The Tomahawk 1000 is rated at 60% duty cycle at full 80 A output — meaning it can cut continuously for 6 minutes out of every 10-minute cycle before requiring a cooling rest period. At 60 A, it operates at 100% duty cycle (continuous, no rest required). For structural fabrication work where cuts are typically 30–120 seconds in duration with repositioning time between cuts, the 60% duty cycle at 80 A provides adequate production throughput in most shop environments.
Clean severance cut (production-quality edge, minimal dross, suitable for direct fit-up or welding) is 1 in (25.4 mm) on mild steel. Maximum severance (material is severed completely; edge cleanup required before welding) is 1-1/4 in (31.8 mm). Stainless steel and aluminum have slightly lower clean-cut thicknesses vs. mild steel. For regular production cutting beyond 1 in, the Tomahawk 1500 (100 A, 1-1/4 in clean cut) is the next step up in the Lincoln Tomahawk line.
The Tomahawk 1000 requires external compressed air at 80–85 PSI and 6.0–8.0 CFM at the torch. This is a higher air demand than the Tomahawk 625 (4.0–6.0 CFM) due to the larger nozzle orifice required for 80 A cutting. A stationary piston compressor rated at 6+ CFM at 90 PSI or a small industrial rotary screw compressor adequately supplies the 1000 for continuous production cutting. Portable pancake compressors (1.0–2.0 CFM) are insufficient for continuous operation at full output.
Yes, with the LC65M machine torch option (K2848-3). The machine torch replaces the handheld torch for mounting in a CNC cutting head. The Tomahawk 1000's PowerConnect input, stable 80 A arc, and 60% production duty cycle make it an appropriate plasma source for light-to-medium-duty CNC cutting tables processing material up to 1 in. The 25 ft machine torch cable reaches standard-sized CNC table configurations without extension leads.
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The Lincoln Tomahawk 1000 Factory Demo Plasma Cutter represents the performance ceiling of Lincoln Electric's portable plasma line — 80 A output, 1 in clean-cut capacity, and PowerConnect voltage adaptation in a 51 lb industrial-grade enclosure designed for production use. This unit (U2808-1) has been refurbished to factory specifications by Lincoln Electric's certified service center and ships with a full 3-year manufacturer warranty identical to a new K2808-1 unit.
At 80 A, the Tomahawk 1000 operates in a class above mid-range plasma cutters. Where the Tomahawk 625 (60 A) handles 5/8 in clean cuts efficiently, the 1000 moves into 3/4 in and 1 in structural plate — the material thickness range used for heavy equipment bases, trailer frames, crane components, and industrial fabrication. The continuously variable 12–80 A output range means the same machine that severs 1 in plate at full output can trim 16-gauge sheet metal at 20 A without any hardware change.
PowerConnect is the Tomahawk 1000's most operationally significant feature for contractors. The 230 V/460 V auto-adaptation eliminates the single most common field-delay in plasma cutting operations: arriving at a new job site or facility with a plasma cutter wired for the wrong voltage configuration. With PowerConnect, the machine adapts — connect to whatever panel supply is available and begin cutting immediately.
This U2808-1 unit currently has 8 units in stock at WeldingMart, available for immediate shipment in 1–3 business days. New Tomahawk 1000 production units carry extended lead times from the manufacturer; the factory demo units are on the WeldingMart floor, ready to ship, with the same 3-year warranty coverage.
- 80 A output — cuts 1 in mild steel clean, 1-1/4 in severance
- PowerConnect input — auto-senses 230 V or 460 V, 1- or 3-Phase
- Continuously variable output control (12–80 A) — wide material range from single machine
- Touch Start + rapid arc restrike — extended LC65 consumable life
- 60% duty cycle at 80 A — production-capable for continuous structural cutting
- Includes 25 ft LC65 handheld torch — full reach on large cutting surfaces
- LC65 machine torch option (K2848-3) for CNC cutting table integration
- 8 units in stock — ships 1–3 business days, no manufacturer lead time
- Full 3-year Lincoln Electric factory warranty
| Input Voltage (PowerConnect) | 230 V or 460 V, 1- or 3-Phase, 50/60 Hz |
| Input Current — 230 V/1Ø | 54 A |
| Input Current — 230 V/3Ø | 31 A |
| Input Current — 460 V/3Ø | 16 A |
| Output Current Range | 12–80 A |
| Rated Output | 80 A @ 96 VDC |
| Duty Cycle | 60% @ 80 A; 100% @ 60 A |
| Clean Cut Capacity | 1 in (25.4 mm) mild steel |
| Severance Capacity | 1-1/4 in (31.8 mm) mild steel |
| Air Required | 80–85 PSI, 6.0–8.0 CFM (external) |
| Arc Initiation | Touch Start + rapid arc restrike |
| Torch | LC65 Handheld, 25 ft (7.5 m) |
| Net Weight | 51 lbs (23.1 kg) |
| Dimensions (H×W×D) | 15.9 × 9.8 × 28.9 in |
| Warranty | 3 Years |
| Condition | Factory Demo — Lincoln Electric certified |