never meant this to be a stihl vs husky vs echo thread..but
my echo destroyed, well out worked 2 stihls in the mountains cutting wood. i think i keep my gear sharper, but i was out cutting them by a noticable margin. or they were sandbagging.
out husky in the group burned a coil or something.. it never ran again.
my shop carries all three brands. the echo is the most economical of the bunch. perfect for my very occasional use. if i was working more..i would get a stihl. they seem lighter.