Hi Joe, appreciate the input. Especially as my limited reading on the 136 said it wasn't up to much - I got the feeling much of that was other brand fanbois. A few of those 136s kicking around for not many dollars.

The Echo I was looking at is the CS-2511. Looks like a ripper light weight saw if I go new.

I don't collect mowers. I just require Multiple Mowing Solutions™.