treeclimber165
Member A.K.A Skwerl
Over the last year, on several forums, I have seen several inquiries about climbers preferred saws. I have lots of experience with the Echo 3400, Stihl 020T, and Poulan Super25 as well as limited experience with the new Husky. I prefer the Echo 3400 over the Stihl, mainly because of price and 'feel'. Also, the Stihl seems to not have any low end torque, it only pulls strong when wide open. If it bogs at all, you have to back it out of your cut to rev it up again. I have also had carb troubles with Stihls, and it sux dumping $100 into a saw you already spent $500 for. I can buy 2 Echo's for that much, and they have held up well for me. As for claims that the Echo's lack power, I have used them on thousands of jobs, including 150 crane removals, where I usually am making 8"-12" cuts. I have only used the Husky a couple times, but was impressed with it's feel and power. It seems like an excellent saw.