Nik's Poulan Thread

[Modifiedmark]

I just saw this ^ response after I posted.

So the Craftsman 358. prefix in the model number that usually indicates Poulan is a mistake?

Or is Husqvarna starting to bring McCulloch models into the US market? It's been my understanding the 'new' Mac saws are MIC and were limited to certain European markets.

I would not want to see Chinese made Mac saws muddying the waters with Poulan models, especially since many Poulan models are re-badged for other companies, namely Craftsman.

Chris, you got to keep up.

Remember when McCulloch went broke the name was sold off. Elux bought the rights to the name in Europe. Jenn Feng of Taiwan bought the rights to the name in North America.

A few years back Husqvarna (now spun off from Elux) bought the rights from Jenn Feng for North America. At least thats how I think I had it followed that Husqvarna now holds all the rights to that name.

As you know the Jenn Feng McCulloch saws were built in Taiwan and from aluminum cans and dog dung. Seems those pieces of crap are now what is being badged here as Remington saws.

The Elux McCullochs for Europe were at least partially built at the Italy plant while I think some were rebadged Partners and Poulans.

I'm not sure what the whole deal with the Mac name is here (North America) now days but I know at least some of them appear to be rebadged Poulans. Probably the same saws as always in Europe or other places.

I never figured why the Mac name had value in Europe but it seems its put on a lot of stuff including lawn mowers, trimmers, generators as well as chainsaws.

It's hard to keep up with the corporate doings..

I for one at least think that there should be a law that when a company goes broke the name should vanish and not be regurgitated on pieces of equipment not remotely related to the originals. Call it consumer protection.

 

[Modifiedmark]

Just from looking I would say that all 3 of the first saws are most likely the same with cosmetic differences and have nothing to do with Poulan.

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I disagree, I believe that saw has a lot to do with Poulan just as the Husky and Jonsered models you mention do, especially since there probably all produced in the Poulan plant.

That Craftsman saw is probably a version of a updated 4218 type saw with the 5020 style clutch cover and handle bar. Look at the spot on the handle for the scrench holder. Just a typical consumer saw today, built to order for some company.

 

[Chris J.]

Thanks, Mark.

So the slick "new" Craftsman might be a Mac for which Sears uses the Poulan-made 358. prefix in the model number even though it's not made by Poulan, but the 358. is actually accurate in a way because Mac and Poulan are both under Husqvarna ownership. Or it's a Poulan with a "new" design.

My concern is that some of the imported Macs are being rebadged as Craftsman and (shudder) Poulan.

I noticed on the Sears website they include a disclaimer as to what Made in the USA actually means. Basically they kicked the responsibility for compliance back to the manufacturers.

 

[Chris J.]

A much used Poulan 4700 Counter Vibe went for $521.00. At first I thought shill bidders, but the folks who fought over this saw seem to be established.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/poulan-coun...scIxSLU9RFMoIIQf5S1GU%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

 

[fossil]

The saw looks pretty rough. Not an 8500 for sure. Rear handle is 4400 or 5400. Top cover 8500.

The person who bought it screwed himself IMO.

 

[Acornhill]

I actually told her where to find the tag. She confirmed 8500 tag. I did not bid though. Was fun watching it though.

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[Chris J.]

I didn't even read the Q&A.

So my legit-not-a-Franksensaw 5400 is worth at least $521.00 .

 

[Acornhill]

Sshh I say $1000 easy

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[Modifiedmark]

The saw looks pretty rough. Not an 8500 for sure. Rear handle is 4400 or 5400. Top cover 8500.

The person who bought it screwed himself IMO.

Tim actually the 4200/5200 tanks are the same and all the other models us the other style tank. At least I aint found no difference in them yet.

 

[Modifiedmark]

So the slick "new" Craftsman might be a Mac for which Sears uses the Poulan-made 358. prefix in the model number even though it's not made by Poulan, but the 358. is actually accurate in a way because Mac and Poulan are both under Husqvarna ownership. Or it's a Poulan with a "new" design.

I hear what your trying to say but your not hearing me, I think that Craftman saw appears to more then likely be Poulan built. Look at the muffer for one....

 

[VA 372xp]

No body thinks new mac looks like a jonsered

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[Chris J.]

I hear what your trying to say but your not hearing me, I think that Craftman saw appears to more then likely be Poulan built. Look at the muffer for one....

I understood your post. I tried--several times--to check the Poulan Pro saws on the official PP website, but kept getting error messages. The PP site is now working.

Poulan Pro PP3816

http://www.poulanpro.com/products/chain-saws/pp3816a/


Craftsman 38cc 16"

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-prof...p-07138160000P?prdNo=2&blockNo=2&blockType=G2

 

[RedneckChainsawRepair]

A much used Poulan 4700 Counter Vibe went for $521.00. At first I thought shill bidders, but the folks who fought over this saw seem to be established.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/poulan-counter-vibe-4700-parts-or-repair-/381494050634?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&nma=true&si=JIys5oscIxSLU9RFMoIIQf5S1GU%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

fools and their $$$ soon part.


I was working on a guys 272 saw the other day. Then he test cut with my 505 I rebuilt from ground up. He said how much with a grin.

I thought about it for a moment and didnt price it. Gun shy , been down that road before. Because last time I priced one of my other 505 ready to go needed nothing for $300 it went to a new owner.

 

[Acornhill]

Yea 505 is $505 in my book. I should list one of my mint 8500 with 3' bar.

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[ChipsFlyin]

I disagree, I believe that saw has a lot to do with Poulan just as the Husky and Jonsered models you mention do, especially since there probably all produced in the Poulan plant.

That Craftsman saw is probably a version of a updated 4218 type saw with the 5020 style clutch cover and handle bar. Look at the spot on the handle for the scrench holder. Just a typical consumer saw today, built to order for some company.

Way too many cheapo clam shell saws out there that are related. I'm glad that I have nothing to do with them....

When in need of a 38cc saw I turn to the S25CVA.

I hear what your trying to say but your not hearing me, I think that Craftman saw appears to more then likely be Poulan built. Look at the muffer for one....

Funny all the saws discussed plus the older style Poulans all have the same muffler.

 

[Modifiedmark]

Yea 505 is $505 in my book. I should list one of my mint 8500 with 3' bar.

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Go a head. Your luck I'll end up high bidder at $125.

I don't remember exactly what it brought but that time I sold a completely rebuilt and restored 5200 I think it barely broke $300.

 

[Acornhill]

Haha. That is unusual for a 5200.

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[Modifiedmark]

Funny all the saws discussed plus the older style Poulans all have the same muffler.

Yeah that's right, you do have to look under the plastic. Just looking at pictures don't tell the whole story.

I have said it time and time again, when building for a customer, they sometimes have there own request and requirements and will never be exactly like the original builders saws.

 

[Modifiedmark]

Haha. That is unusual for a 5200.

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I guess not for me.

 

[Acornhill]

Merry Christmas eve to all

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