My point was to show that motors are still rated in output HP from reputable vendors. Delta, for example, list their saws in traditional HP whale others list input amps or that fictitious peak HP baloney.
Having worked with AC motors and machinery for almost 25 years, I understand how one arrives at the BHP and torque requirements for a machine and tow to match a motor to the application. Again, the only thing that is meaningful is the HP and Torque at the output shaft. With that you can do a reasonable comparison.
The other interesting thing is that when these ratings are used, there is no easy way to compare. Just look at how many different Peak HP figures there are for 115v 15A input devices. Saws at 4.4HP, compressors at
6HP.-- Al Reid
"It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so." --- Mark Twain