This is a good saw for the price. I have the same saw made by this company and it has been very reliable. I was given a lot of grief from friends and relatives who are big Stihl fans. I don’t begrudge them their opinions. I think that Stihl is a great brand too.
That said, I’m more than happy with this saw and have used it to process a good amount of wood. It is on the heavy side, but it is also a very powerful saw for the size and price…