Engines 101
Torque Gets It Done
Torque [tôrk] n. the twisting force that tends to cause rotation.
The concept of torque isn't new. It has been a measurement of power in such things as motorsport racing, skiing, fold, and other activities that use or require a twisting turning motion.
It is the power to turn something. And in outdoor power equipment, torque is the most direct way to determine an engine’s ability to get the job done. Torque is the immediate twisting force required to turn something (like the auger on a snow thrower) at a given moment. More torque means improved performance. And the more torque you have, the better.
