Ed Pawlowski responds:

* Powerful 15 Amp, 4.4 HP max. tool output - Power to tackle any material

OK, how are they claiming to get 4.4 HP out of this thing on 115v?

It is based on stall speed output, not real HP. It is an advertising
gimmick. Check the watts for true comparison. 1 HP = 746 watts.

One hore does equal 746 watts, but--that would mean the Bosch delivers 2-1/3
horses, which I am sure is high. You probably need to figure 65% of that, for
motor efficiency, though it might be as high as 70%. So, at 70%, you have 1.63
HP. Which is very close to 1-1/2 HP.

Charlie Self
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