My local Stihl dealer doubles your warranty to 4 years if you buy a 6 pack of 2 cycle oil ($12.99). I don't think you can go wrong with either brand, I have owned both.
Thanks everyone for the input to this point. :thumbsup:
Yep, my local Dealer will do same, double warranty to 4 yrs with purchase of a 6 pack of Stihl 2 cycle oil, also. Cost of a Stihl FS 56 RC-E is $199. Which has a 27+ cc engine.
My only experience w/Echo, is my PB 250 LN blower I bought last August (which is Great !!). I wish the Echo SRM throttle/ stop switch wires were not exposed, (I'm nit picking, I guess), & reviews I read some say the debris shield should be larger.
My Dad had a Stihl chainsaw & he was very proud of that machine. Old memories. Too much thinking, my head hurts.
Appreciate the reply. I said my neighbor had a 266 (my bad) it is an older 265, & was one powerful unit. There will be an adjustment for me, as I'm a "Leftie" & using the Echo let me know the muffler is there & the head spins CCW, as opposed to my curved shaft that spun CW. I like being on the right side of a whacker, but I'm sure I'll adjust, did also seem I had to hold the engine head up pretty high using it (thus the awarenes of the hot muffler). Where did you buy that Stihl FS 70 for $179. ?