yes it is a 14 inch, but im pretty sure the other chainsaw we use is like 18+" stihl. my dad still enjoys the echo, even if its 14" and uses it for majority of the trees.

i guess it depends on what size trees you plan on cutting though

lol you aren't going to get a good chainsaw for 150-175 dollars

sure you can buy one but it wont have much power

but if it is just small trees then you should be fine

I would just go buy a polan from kmart/walmart do the job and return the damn thing

I personally own a smaller Husqvarna which is more than I would ever need (mostly used when camping for downed wood - has no trouble with larger trees).

But, for your price range and needs, a Poulan isn't a bad choice. I got one for my brother for Christmas two years ago (he uses his for the same purpose I do). The only issue it has is that it can be a bitch to start at times, especially when cold.

As a side note, Poulan is actually a branch of Husqvaran, so the quality isn't that bad (basically just a lower model of the Husqvarna).