Never did use one but had one in for engine work. When I returned it, had customer test it under load. Went through saplings about 3/8" dia. Just lets cutting lay around like using a sickle. Not very neat. Also, I remember that it was jumping all over and I thought it would take two men and a boy to control. Only thing I would ever think about using one for, would be clearing a trail in the woods. Then again, I don't think my body could handle it.
just picked up a used one from a friend ,just have to put a new carburetor on it. It has a b&s motor pretty simple to fix the things definataly heavy duty looking looks like a work horse.