I've had all the mentioned saw brands at one point or another and they've all served me well enough with the few times they're used annually. Rating these saws based on "they start on # of pulls" is a little silly to me as most will start when properly maintained.

The real test is how they perform after heavy use and that opinion I can't give. My Echo has been lights out though. Have owned it for 4 years and it starts every time no matter the fuel quality or age.

Okay, have to admit I was a skeptic, but now a fan. I mentioned last Fall that I was thinking of adding an electric chain saw to the tool bin. My wife took note and went to Home Depot and for Christmas gave me a 14" Ryobi. I was like, "oh, cute, that will come in handy." But inside was thinking not at all what I was anticipating purchasing. Well, will now say it is pretty handy.

I've got a larger saw, but pain to lug around and start for small jobs. Also, since I have many other Ryobi tools that all use the same batteries, I have plenty of spares. I've used it to cut limbs about 6" - 8" in diameter with no problems. Seems to make 6 - 8 cuts before needing a battery swap. This past Saturday, I was cleaning up around an old gate along my north fence that had become overgrown with brush. The Ryobi was perfect/ Just threw it in bed of side x side and had instant start when needed. Cut out maybe 10 saplings growing up through the wire. Perfect.

Not the right tool for tree falling, but for light limb work, it is nice to just grab and go.

A buddy of mine owns a harbor freight battery operated limb saw. So far, no problem and it�s a lot lighter than my Echo

Echo all the way......!

I like the ones that match up with the two batteries that I already own.

I've got a Husqavarna from 1994 and still going. I've replaced the bar and chains but no motor issues. Set the choke and starts on second pull. I do keep Seafoam or Stabil in the fuel at all times.

I had a husqvarna 455 rancher from TSC for about 8-9 years. Running with Tru Fuel, it started every time and never had a single issue in that time.

Just the other day I had to cut up a big downed oak trunk. I grabbed the Stihl 029 Farm Boss and went to work. Started easy, though it hadn’t been used in a few months, but started choking down when cutting. I pulled the air filter, which may not have been cleaned or looked at in a year or two. That was the culprit, so I cleaned it good and got back to work. I’ve had that thing for maybe 20 years. A beast of a saw. But, mostly I use the lighter MS250.

I really don’t think a fellow can go wrong with Stihl, Echo, or Husky. All good saws. A neighbor brought over a couple of saws for me to sharpen - a Worx battery saw and a really big Husky. The Husky is bigger than my Farm Boss and maybe heavier. I should have gotten the model number.

My neighbors know I’ll sharpen their chains for free, so I see an assortment of saws. One guy brought just the chain. Solid rust. Had to soak it in penetrating fluid before I could sharpen it.

Paul Harvey knew his stuff.