"william_b_noble" wrote in message
news:1125209517.79c83ce3a7ff782041c942bdd8ac76b9@t eranews...
oddly the stihl has a lower horsepower rated motor


That most likely comes from German consumer laws. Put Sears over there with
their "6 maximum developed horsepower" shop-vac and see how long it is
before they are heavily fined"

Chris