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Old 08-14-2018, 05:59 AM   #5
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If you're taking down trees, 14" is too small. Unless they're large, 16" would work, but as Hill said, having a larger saw is almost always better--though it might be a tad heavier, the power will make it quicker.

My suggestion on brand follows my boat-buying advice: buy one that your favorite shop sells and services, so you'll have a place to go for support. I have a cancer-curing Stihl 361 (old joke on hearth.com given the 361's legendary reliability, power-to-weight ratio, etc.) with an 18" bar that has cut lots and lots without skipping a beat. Brands that get consistently good ratings are Stihl, Husqvarna/Jonsered, Echo, and Dolmar/Makita.

As usual, be careful with "real" vs. "big box" versions.

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