let me start the battle. If you are set on Stihl..buy a 250..in your price range and you can do what you need to. Think about one thing when you buy a saw. Although I have never had an easy to start or a no tool chain tensioner model..they may be great..but ask yourself..do they make easy to tighten head studs? the bar and chain are the most important part that is user influenced. I have never met a man with a chainsaw that didn't have a pocket..put that scrench in your pocket. one hand to carry the saw the other to carry a rope that is tied between your gas can and bar oil bottle. the less that can go wrong the better. Keep it simple. I am not a Stihl Rep. I have used them and love them. nothing against Husqvarna or any of the others. read the manual..when you buy one.search and download an ISP(illustrated parts list)..if you are like me..this will keep you from tearing perfectly good things apart to see how they work. and save it. if anything ever wears out..you know the manufacturer part number to call your local dealer to ask if they have it. save a nickel in gas goes 10x farther in the woods.