Can I expect my power equipment to achieve the same horsepower as the “gross horsepower ratings of the engine?
The actual operating horsepower is typically somewhat lower than the gross horsepower rating. For example, exhaust systems and air filters on the engine will generally reduce its power. Similarly, throttle govenors, which are used to maintain engine speeds under varying loads, also may keep small engines from operating at their “rated speeds” once they are installed in equipment.
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