Jonsy 2139T, the new KING of the climb saws.

[rbtree]

I bought my 200t used. It's pretty beat up and was recently diagnosed with some scratches on the piston. I am not using the saw full time but need something to climb with. My 191t runs great but is a little heavy for in the tree.
At $600. a pop for a 200t maybe this new king would suit me better. Will the jony hold up to a beating as the stihl would? The lighter weight is a plus and it sounds like it has the power. Does anyone have a price?

I've never had a 335/338 motor go out, just bearings on one saw that was used hard...and was putting out exceptional power. As ppg has said, they are well built. all the old problems, wek boot, oiler, carb and venting issues, are all solved.

Check the compression on the 200T....maybe it just needs a little polishing/honing, and a set of rings. Lakeside could help you with further diagnoses.. And if its running erratically, maybe it needs a better carb. Andy could tell you, based on the serial number, if the carb in it was one of the problem ones....from over 3 years ago, I think...

 

[MAG58]

I believe the Husky NE338xpt will perform exactly the same.

They are based on the original 338, with some improvements that was tested out on the Jonsered 2135.

The rear-handle version is the NE339xp (the old one was never sold in the US), but that one has a tad more power.

Jonsered 2135T was based on all the Old Husqvarna Top-handle, a mix of 338xpt, 335xpt, 334T, and had all the now New Edition improvements that you find on NE334T, NE338xpt, and 2139T. But ther is still a small different between Husqvarna Top-handle and Jonsered Top-handle, and that is the design of the starter cover/air-inlet, and this seem to hold the Jonsered Top-handle saws cleaner then the Husqvarna. My Jonsered 2135T have never been so dirty in the air filter like some of you describe that the Husqvarna Top-handle get....

 

[rbtree]

Jonsered 2135T was based on all the Old Husqvarna Top-handle, a mix of 338xpt, 335xpt, 334T, and had all the now New Edition improvements that you find on NE334T, NE338xpt, and 2139T. But ther is still a small different between Husqvarna Top-handle and Jonsered Top-handle, and that is the design of the starter cover/air-inlet, and this seem to hold the Jonsered Top-handle saws cleaner then the Husqvarna. My Jonsered 2135T have never been so dirty in the air filter like some of you describe that the Husqvarna Top-handle get....

Maybe...but so far, I've noticed no difference in how buildup occurs on the filter, or the rate.

people say the filter in the back on the 200T is better...but I find it gunks up pretty fast.....and gives the saw less reach. Gotta agree the 200T is very well balanced, both fore and aft and side to side.

 

[MAG58]

Maybe...but so far, I've noticed no difference in how buildup occurs on the filter, or the rate.

Maybe not the big difference then, but have us updated on how the 2139T preforms over time...

 

[Austin1]

30 series SL probably is the worst chain Oregon ever made (at least anywhere close to recently).
It is low-profile .325 chain, with huge "safety" bumpers on the tie-straps.

I believe the SL is discontinued by now, and the 30-series LG as well.

I was playing with that chain when I got the saw for free neighbor gave it to me he had cut a few fence posts with it and that was it.I ground down the safety humps I know according to Oregon you should not touch them but I had to try. It came with a 20'' bar I have run the Woodsman pro Skip from Bailey's on it with great results for over a over size bar it does good but I run a 15'' on it now.But it is my truck Saw so I also carry the 20" and it does surprisingly well.

 

[Woodie]

Does anyone have a price?

Just talked to my dealer, LIST price is $379.

One other thing...he said the Jonny 2135T (thus the new 2139T) was MUCH easier to work on than the old Husky 335, and he's worked on both the old 2135 and the 335.


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[046]

another one of the oddball supporters for 335xpt.

my old 335 must have been one of the good ones. never had a lick of problems one... dead reliable, starts on 1-2 pulls, after muffler mods ran really strong.

200T is stronger... but not by much. is 200T is a better saw... sure, but only marginally, not by landslides everyone makes it out to be.

my comments are based on running my 335 and 200T. could have gotten an extra good 335?... have noticed loads of negative comments on 335 from folks that I suspect, never ran one in a tree...

 

[HolmenTree]

Over the years as a working climbing arborist I have always done aerial work with a MS200 and 020s. Have never tried the new 2139T. But I like the looks of it. The beef I have with the Stihls is no decompression valve [50 ft up & in an awkward work position, decomp would be nice], air filter plugging up quickly, and the master control switch accidently bumped to off position very easily[ and frequently] in the middle of a critical cut. Looking at the 2139T, Jonsered seems to have these problems covered.

The biggest advantage Stihl has is their dealer support and availability to the public, no one can argue with that . I still like the looks of the 2139T.

 

[rbtree]

Over the years as a working climbing arborist I have always done aerial work with a MS200 and 020s. Have never tried the new 2139T. But I like the looks of it. The beef I have with the Stihls is no decompression valve [50 ft up & in an awkward work position, decomp would be nice], air filter plugging up quickly, and the master control switch accidently bumped to off position very easily[ and frequently] in the middle of a critical cut. Looking at the 2139T, Jonsered seems to have these problems covered.

The biggest advantage Stihl has is their dealer support and availability to the public, no one can argue with that . I still like the looks of the 2139T.

decomp???? the 200T starts super easily, always...little pulling effort, and on the first crank...don't need to choke it unless it's cooled way down. Even my new 2139 is like the older Husky's in that it needs to be choked after just a few short minutes.....a bit aggravating, but nothing like they used to start..which was really sucko...

 

[rbtree]

another one of the oddball supporters for 335xpt.



my comments are based on running my 335 and 200T. could have gotten an extra good 335?... have noticed loads of negative comments on 335 from folks that I suspect, never ran one in a tree...

Back when the 335 first came out, it really was lousy. a lot of guys gave up...many threw them out of trees. odd that I stuck with them, being usually a rather impatient cuss.

So, that left a bad impression in a lots of folks minds, and rightfully so. That's why I'mhere, to show people what I know...and I have one hell of a lot of experience.

The new 338/2139 is really very very good. --as long as the muffler is ported.

 

[parrisw]

Yes, I find that the 200T starts very easily, espicially with the elastostart.

 

[pbtree]

I have been using my 335 for years now, and I have not had any problems with it. Like RB said, when I ported the muffler it really perked up the saw!

I will look into picking up a 2139 in the not too distant future for a second climbing saw...

 

[rbtree]

I'd say so, the evidence is in the video....40% faster is awesome. And now it doesn't blow exhaust upward toward the operator's rght hand.

 

[pgg]

My 335 today ran without a hiccup, pruning trees to 21 feet, except the chain came off a couple of times, sideways twigs and running new chains on 1/2 worn sprockets a hassle, the trees about 50 or 60 feet tall I suppose, any that are in the way get dealt to, they're about 15 inches across at the stump, totally uncomfortable to drop a 15" tree with 12" top handle saws, a measly 021 stihl is superior for that, but 15" pine trees are perfect fodder for a 60cc stihl if you're thinning them out, that's the un-pruned trees, for the pruning anything in the open has huge branches, you want all the cutting speed you can possibly get when they're above your head, echos forget it, 200T's are where it's at then, as for safety chain, they're useless at about 1/3rd filed, they should be highly illegal, grind the safety bumps off immediately!

For common 3/8 LP chain, ha! sharpen it best you can, most sharpen different each side - admit it, normal 3/8 stuff easier to keep a good shape on. The 1/4 chain even trickier, if you're fussy, a skinny 9/64" file to start with and usual 5/32" afterwards

 

[HolmenTree]

decomp???? the 200T starts super easily, always...little pulling effort, and on the first crank...don't need to choke it unless it's cooled way down. Even my new 2139 is like the older Husky's in that it needs to be choked after just a few short minutes.....a bit aggravating, but nothing like they used to start..which was really sucko...

Like I said a nice smooth gentle pull start is nice when you're in an awkward off balance working position 50+ ft up in a tree. If they can put the easy start rewind starter on the 192T then why can't the MS200 get it too? Hey in my off season gym routine I'm doing 3 sets of 10 reps chinups and 20 reps of 300 lb deadlifts but when you do precision aerial cuts you need some gentle smooth actions most times.

 

[brncreeper]

My 335’s a runner, always answering the call to duty. It’s a great one handed saw.

 

[HolmenTree]

I think if Stihl advertises the MS 200 as the ultimate arborist saw then they should back it up with the improvements it needs as I mentioned earlier.[#48,#55]

Willard.

 

[MAG58]

I'd say so, the evidence is in the video....40% faster is awesome. And now it doesn't blow exhaust upward toward the operator's rght hand.

The easy way to get the exhaust away from the operator's right hand, is just to bend the out the scoop over the exhaust outlet, and then it's not blowing up....

 

[SawTroll]

Hmmmmmm - my 339xp has a semi-generous tube outlet, that points a tad down, and no spark screen.
That may account for the additional .1kW in the specs.........:biggrinbounce2:

 

[abohac]

Who cares about your area?

(Woodie done gone and put on his sprintin' shoes now!! Heh heh...)


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I guess I'm with you Mr. Woodie. I've had just about every saw (manufacturer) known. I really like my 2171. It is the best firewood saw I have ever owned (we have 3 of them).