Do you own any other power tools, or plan on buying any. I would go with the brand you own. All of my stuff is Milwaukee and I have had excellent results with all of their chainsaws. They cut outside the pay grade. I have the 16" 18 volt and the polesaw that interchanges with string trimmer and lawn edger. I just bought there 12 volt hatchet model which is a 8" chainsaw and its awesome for its size. I've taken down 12" poplars with it to clear shooting lanes when I don't want to drag a chainsaw in the woods or use a hand saw. And its quiet.
