Ellis 1600 vs 1200 Side by Side horizontal bandsaw

Just a brief side by side looking at the Ellis 1600 and 1200 and looking at a few differences.
Some other thoughts I had after I made the video:

-Speed most likely has something to do the the TPI of the blade because the RPM is the same.

-The Model 1500 has a slightly lower top speed and a 3/4 inch blade.

-Having said all that, I would add that using the 1200 is a little more comfortable. The weight on the horizontal lift is a little more balanced and easier to lift up and down when doing lots of repeated cuts because it doesn’t weigh as much. I wish I good get my hands on a 1500 to compare because it seems like a good alternative as well. If most of what your doing is 2-1/2” tubing etc or less I would actually prefer the 1200 because it is such a joy to use. Especially if you are doing lots of vertical work. That extra 140lbs is pretty much all in the horizontal top end and you feel it when moving it up and down in the vertical position.

-The 1” blade is thicker and much more ridged and will track better on larger material.