On 4/20/2010 6:49 AM, ransley wrote:

Look at Echo, their new motors have the longest ratings of engine
life, better than Sthil, and less maintenance by those I see using
them and my dealer that also sells Sthil but recommends Echo, My Sthil
has been repaired none of my Echos have needed repairs, this year I
will buy a few more Echos.

It is all about the purpose (intended use). McCulluch's and Echo's
are great, durable, thrash 'n' throw saws for short duration use and
construction sites. The higher end *Logging* saws are the ticket if
you intend to do a lot of all day cutting where pure balls and speed
of cut are a blessing (both falling and bucking).

A 36 inch, high end saw is a bit much for occasional limb cutting
and such, but you'll love it when you are plowing through an area
and can fell a 12" dia. tree in 30 seconds, then limb the thing
without much bending over, then come back and cut to length in
20 second cuts.