2150/350 e-luxes not Poulans

[Tony Snyder]

Someone posted the other day that they thought either the 2150 Jonsereds or the 350 Huskys (I don't remember which; can't find the post) were actually Shrevesport Poulans in disguise.

My 2145s and 2150s are marked made in Sweden, and come with Scandanavian Airlines labels. If they are Poulans, they are forging the made in Sweden label, and shipping them to Sweden and back.

I think the only e-luxes that are American made are the 36cc and the 40cc.

If anyone really knows differently, please correct me.

 

[fun_chopper]

I know for fact that the two bottom Huskys the 136, and the 141 are made at Poulan central as per inside source. I am not sure about the Jonsereds

 

[Bruiser]

Actually, the 136 and 141 are assembled in Shreveport (and Nashville) using Swedish made parts. A former Poulan manager told me that. Can somebody explaing the economic benefit of this? And Tony, you're right, the 340-up are pure Swedish.

 

[Tony Snyder]

My point was that once you get to the 41 and up they are Swede built.

 

[jokers]

Hi Tony, I know that on atleast a couple of occasions that Lobo has stated with authority that those saws are Poulans and in fact are the same as the 295 Poulan Pro. When I first saw him post this erroneous info, I promptly went and verified the black metal "Made In Sweden" tag on a 345 and reported back to him that this was atleast one difference between the saws and that my technical sources had assured me that there are no common components. Undaunted by fact, he rebutted that his dealer had told him so, therefore it is. BTW, his dealer is a Stihl dealer, LOL. Russ

 

[Lobo]

jokers,

If you go back and read my post I wrote that my friend André who is my local husky dealer sells a lot of Poulan Pro's to weekend warriors and he is the one who tells everyone that they are the same, not the Stihl dealer.
Here you go AGAIN saying things others have not said.

 

[jokers]

My apologies to you then Lobo. I somehow had the idea that this dealer was also your Stihl dealer. I would like you to point out the other times that I attributed statements to others that didn`t pan out to be true or accurate, and I will apologize for those times as well. I won`t always agree with you or anyone else but I have no intention of lying or attempting to mislead. You have to admit that you have continued to promote this mistaken notion about the Poulan Pros even though I have offered credible evidence to the contrary, to you personally. BTW, are you from Québec? Russ

 

[Newfie]

Russ, are you telling lies and half truths again?? We're gonna have to make you start footnoting your posts.

 

[Fish]

I have seen some that say "Husqvarna of Sweden". Then below
that it says "made in the U.S.A". Parts interchangeability is
also another clue as to whether it is a Poulvarna, but it really
doesn't matter, does it? If you all like the saw, then why worry
where it was made? They all are all the same company anyway.
Stihl puts out some junk as well, so it all boils down to which
models are junk and which ones are not.
Then we can call the junk "consumer" saws so we feel better
about our favorite brand.

 

[jokers]

Newfie, should I footnote when I`m telling the truth or lying. I may need some patient coaching.

Hi Fish, I think that there is an important distinction between a label that saws "Husqvarna of Sweden" vs the black metal tag that says "Made in Sweden", just as there was with odd vs even numbered Stihls, now solely distinguished by handle color, and even that standard is being intentionally blurred. It`s a sad but true( wait, am I lying again?) fact that although we would all like to think that our favorite brand would be above such antics as making "consumer" saws based on brand recognition and pricepoint that do not meet the quality standards of the products on which the brand name was built, it happens everyday with every manufacturer. Well maybe not every manufacturer, some only produce junk. Really, it seems funny if you consider the idea that we even have brand favorites that we bicker over, good natured or not. I think it all comes down to a more basic premise that we all want to project an image of being intelligent, informed, and prudent decision makers in the eyes of our peers, and that is what we are often defending. Then sometimes we are just drunk or for some other reason, obnoxious, and the outcome is as definite as fate, it`s gonna happen no matter what you do. LOL. ¹So... what kind of argument can we use as a jumping off point for the new year? We need something substantial that will put the censorship threads on the Climbing board to shame. Russ

Note 1; The previous dissertation was excerpted from "Musings of the Chainsaw Psychiatrist" by "Dr. John" Lambert, KDhotsaw press, 2002

 

[Fish]

Russ,
you do not lie too much.
Tell us what you know about Beavergirl and re-establish your
credibility.
Whose girlfriend is she? She may be BWalker when the moon
is full, but she spells better.

 

[bwalker]

Whose girlfriend is she? She may be BWalker when the moon, but she spells better

Got that right.

 

[Fish]

BWalker,
just raising a little hell, you would likely be a good friend to
party with, forgive my friendly jabs.
I have used that line with good success, hope it works here.
I am still trying to believe in Beavergirl.

 

[bwalker]

believe in Beavergirl.

I though beavergirl was Dennis's alterego.

 

[Ed K]

I run Husky's, have a 345-55 rancher and 394. I also heard that some of the saws were made here in the states. I bought a 141 to do TSI work, it lasted 8 months. Could have done better buying a homi from Abuchons the ones you run till they don't start and you throw it in the brush pile.
I run a Jonsred 920 for a few years it was an 82 just traded it for 2171, less weigth good power.
Guess what I'm tryin to say is theres a lot of good saws on the market, but don't expect much from the homeowners saws, (136-141-55-350 s).
Ed K

 

[Tony Snyder]

Ed, I sell them as Jonsereds. As far as I know only the 36cc and the 40cc sizes are made in the U.S.

I am curious that you would say that about the 350 and 55. Many people have good service out of them. But, of course, they don't compare fully with the 352 / 2152 and up pro saws.

I believe the 372 / 2171 is an outstanding model in the line. The handling and smooth running is just nice. They may not last any longer than their best competitor, the MS440, but they just handle better.

 

[glens]

Tony,

I reckon you ain't much more than an hour from me, so I may stop down some day soon and have a look at them red & black Huskies.  I find it a little interesting that you make it sound like the 372/2171 and the MS440 typically hold up as well as each other, but especially so that they "handle" better.  What's the basis for you making those statements?  There probably is some data for the first, but isn't the second very highly subjective?

Glen

 

[Tony Snyder]

Certainly subjective, as much of the opinions on here are. In my humble opinion, as is popular to say. Yah, sure, I'm biased.

I'm slighly biased against Stihl, although I know they are good products. I just happen to think they are a little out of date and slightly higher priced compared to their competition. I think that e-lux and Dolmar are the state of the art saws, probably include Echo and Shindiawa in there also.

How would you determine a thing like handling, other than by subjective opinion?

E-mail me for cell phone number before you come. I'm a one man show. When I get cought up in the shop I'm on the go. Customers get me by cell phone or at the restruant. We are pretty rural here.

 

[geofore]

handle better

Can you say Anti-vibe, the reason for the purchace of the 273 is the anti-vibe. Do you want to finish the day with your wrist, elboe and shoulder telling you about it or not? If you are young you haven't used a saw long enough for your old bones to tell you you need anti-vibe that works better, not enough wear and tear yet on the joints. For balance and anti-vibe and good cuts, 273.