On sale you can find electric saws with a transverse and longitudinal arrangement of the motor. Structurally, the engines are completely different, which can not but affect the specifics of using the tool, its productivity and comfort in operation.
It is not possible to unequivocally answer the question which of the options is preferable and more convenient in operation. A preliminary comparative analysis of both options should be made, on the basis of which certain conclusions will be drawn.
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Right balance
A properly balanced instrument has a center of gravity clearly in the middle. It is easy to work with such an electric saw. It does not take you away, you do not have to strain the muscles of the hands to hold the tool or redistribute its weight. The correct balance is characteristic primarily for electric saws, in which the motor has a longitudinal arrangement. The tool becomes a kind of extension of the hand and is optimally suited for working in hard-to-reach places, in different planes and at any angles.
Power
When choosing an electric saw, power is one of the most significant indicators. But even with the same power parameter, a tool with a transverse and longitudinal engine does not behave identically. The reason lies in the design differences of the engines.
In the gearbox of the engine with a longitudinal arrangement, a bevel gear is provided, which partially levels the power, transferring it to the saw bar not fully. In this regard, the efficiency decreases on average to 85%.
Saws with a transverse engine do not have such a problem, as a result, the motor transfers its power to 100%.
Reliability and durability
More reliable and durable is the equipment with a transverse motor. Such an engine does not have a complex angular gearbox necessary to rotate the axis of rotation by 90 degrees. Accordingly, the probability of failure of such a tool during operation is significantly lower.
The weight
Weight is another important parameter when choosing equipment. Since structurally electric saws with a transverse motor are simpler, they weigh less, and when working with them there is less load on the back.
Startup Sensations
When a saw is launched with a longitudinally mounted motor, it makes a jerk to the side. Specialists call this "wedging." In some cases, such a jerk can even cause a return return, which is fraught for the user with very unpleasant sensations.
Some manufacturers have solved the problem by installing a soft-start system that limits inrush current.
A tool with a transverse motor is not required to be softened at start-up.
Which location is better depending on the tasks
When choosing a saw, the main thing to be guided by is the goal for which equipment is acquired.
If you plan to use a saw to form a crown of bushes or to cut branches directly from trees, the choice should be made in favor of a compact model with a longitudinal engine. She is the most mobile and indispensable when working in hard to reach places. She can work at any angle, being in any position.
For standard sawing of logs for subsequent chopping them into firewood, a model with a transverse position is better. Such a saw is not only more powerful and lighter, but also cheaper in cost.
