The Husky I looked at is 9 foot collapsed and has a 16 foot reach. The local Stihl dealer has nothing in stock to look at, mostly homeowner type stuff. Have reservations about the collapsed length of the Husky, thats why I would like to check out the stihl. Want to stick with pro model as thats what I have always purchased as far as chainsaws. Usually burn up close to a couple gallons of fuel in a day. My saws get used hard.