I had a 026 for a while. Then, tried a friend’s 346…sold the 026, sent my first 346 to Dozer Dan for hot-rodding and never looked back…had it for 20yrs . Got a second, just for fun…sent to Chainsaw Jim back when he was doing ok. Great saws!Gotta agree, have a ported 346xp and 026. Always ran for the 346xp. Gave the 026 to dad. It's a good runner, but the 346xp is the more powerful smoother running saw.