Hawk 226 vs G4

[Devin Wilson]

I currently have a Hawk 226 and just came across a good deal on a G4? Any major difference between the two? I see deals on Hawks all the time but first time seeing a G4 model so wasn’t sure if it was a big difference than what I got.

[OCtoolguy]

11 minutes ago, Devin Wilson said:

I currently have a Hawk 226 and just came across a good deal on a G4? Any major difference between the two? I see deals on Hawks all the time but first time seeing a G4 model so wasn’t sure if it was a big difference than what I got.

I look forward to hearing what folks have to say on this.

 

[kmmcrafts]

The G4 is a lot like the newest Hawks... I believe the G4 has a adjustable blade forward backward motion.. for cutting aggression.. The G4 also have the lower arm protrudes through the angle adjust at the front of the saw so you don't have to reach around behind that to do your blade changes.. The G4 is also a top or bottom feed saw.. I'm not real up on them but these are things I've read abut.. the G4 was always kind of a sought after saw.. Believe the came out around 2005 up until the new BM series came out.. To be honest I'm not really sure what differences there is between the G4 and the newest BM series are.. pretty much the same features.. I know the BM series changed out to a different heavy duty motor that has a much larger shaft and doesn't use the old flywheel design.. the motor mounts directly to the connecting rod and uses a counter weight balance..

Anyway.. from what I've read the G4 is a awesome saw.. Rolf has one maybe he'll chime in with his experience..