I recommend a Stihl or Husqvarna, unless you want a small electric one for light work. Also don't buy a farm and ranch model. Usually if you walk into a farm and ranch store, or hardware store that is what they will sell. You will need to go to a Stihl dealer, or if you want a Husqvarna Bailey's is probably your best bet. Interestingly my local Stihl dealer also sells parts and does service for Husqvarna. As far as fuel I recommend ethanol free if you can find it. A lot of local gas stations sell it as clear gas, I assume it is primarily for boats, snowmobiles etc.