i run many saws, way too many to list but the saws that are close to size in the echo 590 class, my 029 super stihl my old 1989 hisy 61, my new husky 455 rancher,,i will say the echo blows them away, way smother than the copmitition, cuts like a lazer, starts on 2nd pull, mine has 20inch oragon bar and just flies throught the hard wood i cut, i know their are husky-stiihl loyal people i ownen them also, just bought 2 new huskys, 1 450-455 both nice sawsm but wont come closse to echo 590, plus 5 year warrenty best advice buy from dealer not big box store tahay wat when u need chains oil they can help you, inmy openion the 590 echo is the best buy on market excessaly for 399.95, buy run it youll agree, thanks,even you but husky, buy from dealer not big box stores, its worth the few bucks,thanks for reading, good luck to all be SAFE OUT THERE, ITS BEEN A HARD YEAR ON ME, MANY INJERIES, TAHNKS AGAIN, [ I KNOW MY SPELLING SUCKS, PLUS MY COMPUTOR JUMPS ALL OVER THE PLACE]