On Feb 3, 1:15*pm, Spooker wrote:
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I'm looking at electrical chain saws, a Poulan and a Husqvarna.

Brand * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Poulan * Husqvarna * * * * * * * * * * * *
Item Number * * * * * * 118147 * * 328965 * * * * *
Bar Length (Inches) * * *16.0 * * * * * * * * * * * * 14.0 * * * * * * * * *
Amps (Amps) * * * * * * * 13.5 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 13.5 Horsepower (HP)
3.5 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 9.7

They are both 13.5 Amp saws, but the Husqvarna gets almost three times the
horsepower of the Poulan. How is this possible?

Also, the Poulan costs about $75, the Husqvarna about $270.

I think it's in the step-down gearing.

13.5 hp? Nah, and i don't believe the 3.5 and 9.7 either. not on a
13.5 amp motor. Maybe .97 and 1.35... that would be more realistic.

i know what you're saying though. Yes the gearing might make a
difference, and I would think that the Husky would have a slower chain
RPM.

But also one reason they rate a higher hp is the shorter bar. The
Husky would be a better saw, but IMO, not a $200.00 better saw.