I use a MS250 (16" bar), Echo 501P (18"), Stihl MS290 (20") and Stihl 362M (20"). If cutting firewood wood all day, light powerheads are the name of the game. I like the MS250 but is the harder to start than the other Stihls I've used. When running well, it cuts above its size. However, its cantankerous at times.
After researching them all and looking for something in the 50cc class that had the lightest powerhead and easy to start, the Echo 501 won the prize. I've owned Echo products since 1986 and they never let me down. Stihl is a good product but they are pricey and there are saws out there just as good (or maybe even better).
Last edited by devnull; 09/27/19.
