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Is there anywhere online that is reputable to purchase the CS590 chainsaw where you get a free leaf blower between 8-15 and 9-15? I can’t seem to find it anywhere online.

I’m finally ready to buy my own chainsaw. I don’t use one a ton, but I’m tired of constantly asking someone else to come over with their saw whenever I have a downed tree or need to clean up after a storm.

My typical use would be:
Cutting up downed logs for firewood
Storm cleanup
General property maintenance
Limbing
Occasionally felling smaller trees
Probably nothing approaching professional/logging-level use

I’m very much a “buy once, cry once” type of person. I’d rather spend a little more upfront and have a saw that I’ll still be happy with 10+ years from now than save $100 and wish I had bought something better.

I’ve been researching:
Stihl MS 250
Stihl MS 271 Farm Boss
Echo CS-590 Timber Wolf
Husqvarna 450 Rancher
Husqvarna 455 Rancher

I know the CS-590 and some of the others can push past my roughly $400 budget, and I’m willing to stretch it if there’s a significant jump in quality, capability, or longevity.

I’m not looking to spend $700–800+ on something like an MS 261. That’s probably overkill for how little I’ll actually use it.

For someone in my situation, what would you buy and why?

Would you go lighter with something like the MS 250/450, or step up to the CS-590/455/271 for the extra power and capability? I see a Husky 450 for $399 at Lowe’s right now.

Also interested in opinions on 18” vs. 20” bars for this type of use.

I’m especially interested in the best overall value around $400–$500, not necessarily the cheapest saw I can buy.

Thanks!