I just used my FIL's while back in ND and was so-so about it. It just didn't have the solid feel in the bar and chain that my Stihls do, but I didn't have an hour on it to REALLY say as a solid comparison, only about 15 minutes of limbing. The electric motor is nice but there seemed to be a release when it bit too hard, instead of continuing to power into it. Maybe it is just an old man version compared to the contractor? 😂 The noise aspect is really nice for sure and there is no idling chain to worry about.