As mentioned, Echos are, as a rule, quiet.
Dunno if they still make "McCullochs" at Jenn Feng in Taiwan. Bought a 35 cc model 5 yrs ago- very quiet, and good power output. Often you can quesstimate quietness by inspection: big muffler, quiet.
I remember a story about cedar-rustlers in the PNW about 20 yrs ago. They adapted automotive mufflers to their saws so they could sneak about in the old-growth cedar.
I remember a story about cedar-rustlers in the PNW about 20 yrs ago. They adapted automotive mufflers to their saws so they could sneak about in the old-growth cedar.
Hmm...there is this gorgeous stand of locust & hedge that's on some controversial property...