Yes, and a good saw mechanic can work on any brand. If he/she can't, they I'd say their expertise is lacking. You do realize there are independent saw shops around? Some good and some not.
Also note that not all dealer mechanics are good.
I suspect that at least some people - who find time to participate in these "antique tractor forums" also have time to work on their own equipment.
I don't understand the concern about support lacking for certain brands. Parts are available on-line for them all.
I just bought another Deere new leftover last month - from a Deere dealer in Georgia. NOTE that none of my purchases were "five years ago" as you allude to.
If you are a person that only shops from dealers at full list price - that's fine. Some people would rather get more for their money.
Baileys is running some excellent deals right now on Makita/Dolmars.
By the way - back to saw repairs? Most I've owned have been incredibly trouble free with only minor repairs over the years. Many from physical damage from dropping saws, or dropping wood ON them. Or, general sprocket and clutch wear after many seasons of use. That's what's nice about a pro-built saw.
When I was a Stihl mechanic I(also Solo and Homelite a long time ago) - most repairs were on cheap homeowner type saws. Pro-saws rarely needed work unless dropped out of a tree, or off a skidder.
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