Jonsered 2165 Turbo

[November Wolf]

What do you guys think about this saw. I am looking at one for around $600. A couple guys I work with have 2159 and like them alot but I figure the more cc's the better. I was thinking a 18" bar/chain. Here is the link on the saw.
http://tiltonequipment.com/html/chainsaws_18.htm

I should add that I recently installed a OWB and will be cutting around 20 face cords of wood each year.

Thanks,

 

[slinger]

I like mine Wolf. I run a 24" hardnose bar. It's not a speed demon with that bar but does a good job pulling it.

I paid more than 600 for mine 3 years ago.

I like the air cleaner set-up -- ie turbo-- stays clean for relatively long periods.

A lot of folks prefer the 2171 to the 2165 but I'm happy w/mine

Only issue i've had is I broke the choke lever off -- poor design IMO

 

[November Wolf]

I like mine Wolf. I run a 24" hardnose bar. It's not a speed demon with that bar but does a good job pulling it.

I paid more than 600 for mine 3 years ago.

I like the air cleaner set-up -- ie turbo-- stays clean for relatively long periods.

A lot of folks prefer the 2171 to the 2165 but I'm happy w/mine

Only issue i've had is I broke the choke lever off -- poor design IMO

Thanks for your opinion Slinger. I am choosing the 2165 over the 2171 mostly because the 2165 is 1 lb lighter. I don't think the power would be much of a factor but I guess if I have never used a 2171 I will never know. The place where I am going to get it will allow me to put it in lay-away till march which will work out great for me. Then I will be able to put it to use when the snow melts.

 

[slinger]

More horsepower is always good! Congrats on your new saw.

I've never heard of layaway at a chainsaw dealer. That's like free crack to a crackhead!

Post what you think of when it arrives

 

[November Wolf]

Actually the dealer up here is a hardware store. I think these days they will just about do anything to make a sale. He said I could Lay-Away it for a couple of months and pay a little bit here and there. Knowing me It won't be in Lay-Away long.

I will post how I like it when I get it and use it for a weekend.

 

[Cowboy Billy]

Hi Wolf

Until February Jonsered has $150 off if you trade in a old saw. But it sounds like you have the discounted price. I was looking a 2171 up by Indian River MI and it was $660 with the discount price. My brother got the Bailyes big bore kit for the 2171 for $114 I think he hasn't put it on yet but looks really quality. And it will fit the 2165 too if you feel you need more power later on.

Billy

 

[November Wolf]

Thanks for that info Cowboy. I believe the 2171 was around $100 more than the 2165. I think the prices were pretty good compared to the huskey dealer I went to.

 

[cat10ken]

I went all out and bought the 2186 for $710 with the $150 trade in allowance. It is a great saw for just a little more money. I prefer it over my 460 magnum and I have had Stihl saws for years. It has a lot less vibration than the Stihl. Go for it.

 

[nathan3011]

I do like the look of that one but i've been doing some research and just on my own personal opinion i would go for the 2171 because overall I think it is slightly better value for money.

Again this is my own opinion and if you did get the 2165 i would be interested to hear how it was??

 

[November Wolf]

I will be sure to let you guys know how it handel's when I start cutting stuff up this spring. Still too much snow around here.:greenchainsaw:

 

[November Wolf]

Hey guys I kind of forget about updating this thread. Well instead of a Jonsered I went ahead and bought a Stihl MS 362. Mainly because there are more Stihl dealers around here and most everybody I know has one and really likes them. I got one with a 18" bar for $659.00. So far I really like it. Beats the heck out of my craftsman.:greenchainsaw:

 

[htpd43]

if you don't mind, ill answer for you on the 2165. i bought mine at the end of febuary/beginning of march from a jonsered dealer in the town i work for. he gave me what i think is a great deal - just over $600 with a 24"stainless sprocket nose bar and a few chains. it was my first new saw (bought a 625 from him and a 2054/2137 from ebay). i love it. i can't say enough good things about it. i kinda wish i did go for the 2171 but i got a free 056av mag for free not long after i bought the 2165. plus now i can start saving for the 2188 (i think its an 88). he told me thats the new upgrade from the 2186. anyway the 2165 is a great saw.
lou

 

[November Wolf]

if you don't mind, ill answer for you on the 2165. i bought mine at the end of febuary/beginning of march from a jonsered dealer in the town i work for. he gave me what i think is a great deal - just over $600 with a 24"stainless sprocket nose bar and a few chains. it was my first new saw (bought a 625 from him and a 2054/2137 from ebay). i love it. i can't say enough good things about it. i kinda wish i did go for the 2171 but i got a free 056av mag for free not long after i bought the 2165. plus now i can start saving for the 2188 (i think its an 88). he told me thats the new upgrade from the 2186. anyway the 2165 is a great saw.
lou

Good deal! It was a toss up for me. I'm sure I would be happy with both.

 

[WadePatton]

got here too late, but i'll say that i love the 21xx jonnys. just resurrected one today and took it to the woods. going to fix up the other one soon. i always have my ear to the ground for a good used deal on a 2159, 65, 71, 86.

i'd been swinging the 7900 so long that i forgot that a little saw could cut.

the stihl dealers around here are _not_ impressive--always part of a larger _not saw_ operation. the dolmar and jonny dealers are saw guys through and through--if i buy new, they're getting my money.

good luck with the stihl.