It's a beast. The good folks at Sierra Saw works talked me into putting the Echo quick load attachment on it. I load it with three "sticks" of .155 edged Echo trimmer. A carry trimmer slinging three, yes THREE sticks of .155" around!!! It's not too heavy and the 2.2hp of machine really takes care of heavy whacking. The Stihl runs like a top and the new spring assist starting system is amazing. My wife starts it very easily! I put two six hour days on it, no back ache.