RE: which is better?
Ok, went back and found the numbers I had on weights. My Homelite weighs 3 lbs. ready to fly with electronic ignition. My Kioritz (Echo) 23.6cc engines come out at 2 lbs. 9 oz. in the same trim. I don't have numbers for my Ryobi, but I'm sure it's a good bit heavier.
Interesting side note: My (older style) Homelite 30 actually weighs an oz. or so less than the almost identical 25cc Homey.
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