Echo CS-7310PW Professional Chain Saw - 73.5 CC - 5.5 HP*

Go 28” or shorter

It took a couple tanks for the carburetor to settle in I think. I’ve done 3 jobs with it and the first two were rough, but this last one it was finally cooking like it should. I have the 28” bar and I think that’s all you wanna do. 24” is probably the sweet spot. If you want bigger bar do the Stihl or husq 90 CC. Highly recommend replacing chain with Stihl yellow.

A Great Chainsaw

The main reason I picked Echo 7310PW over Husqvarna 572 XP or Stihl MS 462 C-M is because I am a residential user of the chainsaw. Echo has a 5-Year warranty for residential users which is the best out of the three options. Stihl has a 3-year residential warranty and Husqvarna has a 2-year residential warranty. If I was a commercial user Stihl and Husqvarna offer 2-year a warranty which is better than the 1-year warranty that Echo offers. For commercial users the Husqvarna 572 XP is around the same price point and probably a better option for you.

First large saw

It's a great tool.