I have read through countless saw threads and I've narrowed it down to a few models that my local dealer has:
Husky 350 - $340
Husky 455 - $395
Echo c520 - $390
I'm leaning a little towards the Echo because of the 5yr warranty but I'm going to check them all out.
I'm undecided on an 18 or 20" bar. It would be used to cut about 8 - 10 pick up loads of firewood per year. I don't plan on cutting really big stuff, but there may be a situation when I would need to. Not sure if I should go with the little extra weight and power of the 455 just to have in case I need it. The Husky 350 and Echo are about the same power wise.
I'll admit I am thinking Orange to match my tractor as well. I have found a guy selling the 455 NIB for $305 shipped + tax on Ebay.
Husky 350 - $340
Husky 455 - $395
Echo c520 - $390
I'm leaning a little towards the Echo because of the 5yr warranty but I'm going to check them all out.
I'm undecided on an 18 or 20" bar. It would be used to cut about 8 - 10 pick up loads of firewood per year. I don't plan on cutting really big stuff, but there may be a situation when I would need to. Not sure if I should go with the little extra weight and power of the 455 just to have in case I need it. The Husky 350 and Echo are about the same power wise.
I'll admit I am thinking Orange to match my tractor as well. I have found a guy selling the 455 NIB for $305 shipped + tax on Ebay.