I'll give this a go, even though I am an electrical not a mechanical.
The point at which the dildo pivots up and the your arm pivots down, is known as a fulcrum. Notice the short half of the lever, the shorter it is the less power can be transfered to the dildo, perfect amount of power thrust for a female, but someone like Germy Steal or Rian Knoxx, would require one at least a foot longer, in order to get enough force and length of stroke for the much larger 12" dildos they so desire.
Hope this helps brah.