Jonsered 625 and 630--What is the difference?

[bama]

I have one of each that I am working on. Same stroke and bore, so what am I missing other than some cosmetic changes like shutoff switch, clutch, oiler, etc. Did they have the same power? Why would you build two similar saws from a marketing perspective? Does only the 630 have the two piece ignition or was that a change in the production cycle? At least with the 670, you have a difference in cc's. I need some help getting out of my state of confusion.

 

[HiOctane]

A 625 is a "detuned" 630.The 625 got open transfers,thats the main difference that explains difference in hp.Also she got a rubber intake instead of the 630 fiber block.Everything else is the same.The later 630 had a one piece ignition.Depending of serial,switch were different on both saws.

 

[bama]

Thanks, HiOctane. It is more clear to me. Why would anyone use the 625 when the 630 was available with more hp? Consumer vs. pro? Maybe it is similar to offering a pickup with a V6 or a V8: same vehicle, more power?

 

[HiOctane]

Thanks, HiOctane. It is more clear to me. Why would anyone use the 625 when the 630 was available with more hp? Consumer vs. pro? Maybe it is similar to offering a pickup with a V6 or a V8: same vehicle, more power?

You're right, consumer price vs pro users price.

 

[SawTroll]

You're right, consumer price vs pro users price.

..about the same as Husky 61 vs. 162se......