Serial Numbers

[AJLOGGER]

I was just wondering if saws were like cars. Can you look at the Serial Number on a saw and determine what year the saw was made? :monkey:

 

[computeruser]

In many instances the build date is actually part of the number. In other instances, dealers can look up the serial number and determine the approximate build date.

 

[AJLOGGER]

thanks computer, on stihls is the build date part of the number?

 

[computeruser]

I don't think so, though I do know that many of the older Husqvarnas had month-year numbers included in the s/n. I'm sure others who deal with serial numbers on a regular basis will know better than I.

 

[Lakeside53]

The date is not part of the number on stihls. If you give me the first 6 digits, I can tell you the rough date. PM me the entire serial number and I might be able to tell you more, but many saws over 10 years old weren't registered.

 

[SawTroll]

thanks computer, on stihls is the build date part of the number?

No, but on Husky, Jred and other former E-lux brands, it has been for a long time (year and week number).
However, the system has been changed several times, so in some cases it is possible to arrive at the wrong conclution.

 

[stihl025]

Where do you find the serial number on a Husky?

 

[B_Turner]

Where do you find the serial number on a Husky?

Mine have a black plate with white letters near the gas cap, as I recall. With manu date.

Edit: Well, actually I can't remember where, but the plate is very obvious on mine.

 

[Bob Wright]

Not on the orange Echo's but on the newer Grey ones have the build dates. Thats too bad nobody has the dates not even the Japan headquarters...Bob