Summary:
I cut alot!!!!! I have bought 3 homelite and they all broke:( This saw has cut more than all 3 homelite put together!!! $199.99 at Lowes. I now own 3 husky saws.

Strengths:
The whole saw:)

Weaknesses:
None to mention

Summary:
I am using this saw for jobs, ranging from cutting brush to felling trees. It runs very strong and is forgiving for the abuse, that I give it. For the money and good service, I like Husqvarna alot.

Strengths:
Heavy duty construction, but yet light weight in tight spots.

Weaknesses:
None

Summary:
Not worth the money or my time.

Strengths:
Cuts very well, when it starts. I felled and cut up several trees, until it quit on me.

Weaknesses:
Very hard to start, tends to stall after a couple hours of use. After using for three days after buying new, quit starting altogether.

Summary:
I bought this saw (first chainsaw) after reading several reviews. Husqvarna is more expensive than Craftsman and Poulan for example but well worth the extra money. There are lots of features that make them better than lower cost saws, automatic oiler, vibration control, etc. easy chain tensioning, etc. I went with this smaller version Husky since it was my first one and wanted something that I would be able to control and out muscle if needed - I was leary about kickback etc. again, new to chainsaws. I cut about 20 face cord (16"x4'x8') of mostly softwood (various varieties of pine ranging from 10" to 16" dia) and 4 smaller oak trees (ranging from 8 to 14" diameter) I have not had any issues starting or poor running. I highly recommend this saw although it is discontinued and replaced with screnchless versions with lower cc's. I didn't compare the Hp to the newer version however. Sear's still carries the 142 so if you want one you best act fast before they are all gone.

Strengths:
Light weight, easy to use, cuts well.

Weaknesses:
Light on power for large diameter cuts. You need to finesse it through deep cuts and plan the cuts well to avoid bar pinching. This is just good practice (technique) anyway.