and the biggest difference is the blade speed - right? Can both tension to what is needed for woodcutting? Could both handle wider blades?Looking at the back access panel, that saw may be a metal cutting model 87. (I'm not on facebook) If so, it will be in the 1000 lb weight range.
If not VFD it.If it is wired single phase 220 , this would be a Great buy. Specially if it has a Baladon motor. The motor is worth $300 + along
Bill E