We run both Stihl and Husky kit, personally Stihl are better at stone saws and i prefer Husky chainsaws. My normal one at hand is a 455 Rancher 18" bar, and it does most jobs, i have much bigger cc ones for doing rings and hardwood along with top handled saws for arbour work, my advice is try both and buy what you are comfortable with both in use and cost, Don't worry about the brand snobery.