Makita and Dolmar top handled saw?

[Freakingstang]

I was cruising Ebay and saw this ad for a Makita Top handled saw. Is Dolmar making these? The last time I looked, dolmar did not offer a top handled saw. anyway, here is the link:

http://cgi.ebay.com/14-TOP-HANDLE-CHAIN-SAW-MAKITA-POWER-EQUIPMENT-NEW_W0QQitemZ7759162940QQcategoryZ20538QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[sedanman]

The "DCS" in the model number is for Dolmar Chain Saw. DOlmar has a new top handle coming , haven't seen one yet though.

 

[166]

I was cruising Ebay and saw this ad for a Makita Top handled saw. Is Dolmar making these? The last time I looked, dolmar did not offer a top handled saw. anyway, here is the link:

http://cgi.ebay.com/14-TOP-HANDLE-CHAIN-SAW-MAKITA-POWER-EQUIPMENT-NEW_W0QQitemZ7759162940QQcategoryZ20538QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

That saw was built for Dolmar by Tanaka. The Dolmar model number was PS-3300TH. This model was discontinued last summer.

Dolmar has the PS-3410TH coming this summer.

Steve

 

[RES]

Why was it discontinued?

 

[Freakingstang]

Why was it discontinued?

My guess would be the lack of dealer support to support a strictly pro saw. If you don't have dealers, you can't sell saws. of the dealers that sold them, it was probably in a market that could sell to a pro, but all the pro's went to where the pro saws are sold. The other two brands....

They are geting better, but until I find one that is less than 1 1/2 hours from me, and actually stocks saws, I'll stick with my other brands. I like my 5100, though.

Not bashing Dolmar. I like their saws. Just don't like the lack of dealers. Or dealers that won't order a saw to stock it, so a potentional customer can hold and feel the saw before purchasing.

 

[166]

It was discontinued because Dolmar has their own Top Handle coming (PS-3410TH). We sold some of these 3300TH's but it wasn't that strong of a saw.

Not bashing Dolmar. I like their saws. Just don't like the lack of dealers. Or dealers that won't order a saw to stock it, so a potentional customer can hold and feel the saw before purchasing.

I know that I'm a rare dealer but I have all the saws in stock (PS-341, 401, 460, 510, 5100s, 540, 6400, 7300, 7900, & 9010). Along with the Cut-Off saws and a few trimmers.

Steve

 

[Cut4fun]

Dolmar dealers

They are geting better, but until I find one that is less than 1 1/2 hours from me, and actually stocks saws, I'll stick with my other brands. I like my 5100, though.

Not bashing Dolmar. I like their saws. Just don't like the lack of dealers. Or dealers that won't order a saw to stock it, so a potentional customer can hold and feel the saw before purchasing.

it shows 4 dealers within 20 miles of you and to many for my tired eyes to count within 60 miles of you. Hope it helps.

 

[Freakingstang]

Thanks Kevin, The last time I tried the dealer locator, it didn't work.

Well 4 in 20 miles. There is one i haven't tried yet. Thanks


-Steve

 

[rbtree]

Hey, Steve, Let me know when the 3410's come in. That looks like a nice saw..even if it is only a puny 34 cc.....34 ci would make for a mighty fast tree saw

at 7 lbs, that's 6 oz heavier than the 192t, but with 5 more cc's....could be a nice runner!

 

[166]

Hey, Steve, Let me know when the 3410's come in. That looks like a nice saw..even if it is only a puny 34 cc.....34 ci would make for a mighty fast tree saw

at 7 lbs, that's 6 oz heavier than the 192t, but with 5 more cc's....could be a nice runner!

Roger,

I have the PS-3400TH's on order and they should be coming in within 3-4 weeks.

Hopefully this saw will be a good runner for its size & weight. I'll post some better pictures of this saw when they come in. Also some feedback from some local customers.

Steve

 

[rbtree]

Roger,

I have the PS-3400TH's on order and they should be coming in within 3-4 weeks.

Hopefully this saw will be a good runner for its size & weight. I'll post some better pictures of this saw when they come in. Also some feedback from some local customers.

Steve

I looked at the IPL....is that a reed valve saw? looks like it might be, and looks very similar to the Echo 3400...