I really like this little saw. this is exactly why I got this saw. for felling small sub 14" trees. it has just enough torque to handle the bore cutting for all my leaners. Dolmar 421 makes a great little firewood hack.
I saw a couple weeks ago they are renting the Makita 4300 at Home Depot. I will have to watch out for one when they get rid of them. They look like a great little saw!