Stihl 029 super Malissa Brazilian saw?

[jakey jake]

Just picked up this 029 super to go along with my 028 AV was told it’s possibly mid 90s and was told it’s definitely a Malisia Brazilian saw? I’m not really framiliar with them. paid 250 for it I know it’s a screamer and is super snappy thanks in advance

 

[pioneerguy600]

Serial numbers beginning with a #2 is a made in USA model, Brazilian made saws are #3---------

 

[jakey jake]

Serial numbers beginning with a #2 is a made in USA model, Brazilian made saws are #3---------

I was told 1 is German
2 brazilian
3 and 5 American my 028AV starts with a 2 as well

 

[L34]

My 038M is Brazil made and is 3.

 

[bwalker]

I was told 1 is German
2 brazilian
3 and 5 American my 028AV starts with a 2 as well

It says made in USA right on it. Either way it's not a desirable saw.

 

[ray benson]

where saw is made 2023 info
If the first digit in the serial number is a 1 then it was manufactured in Germany
If it’s a 2 or a 5 it was manufactured in the United States
A 3 means it’s manufactured in Brazil
Serial starting with 8 is Chinese made
Starting with 4 means made in Austria

 

[jakey jake]

where saw is made 2023 info
If the first digit in the serial number is a 1 then it was manufactured in Germany
If it’s a 2 or a 5 it was manufactured in the United States
A 3 means it’s manufactured in Brazil
Serial starting with 8 is Chinese made
Starting with 4 means made in Austria

Now see I’m talking to a guy in one of the STIHl groups on Facebook who used to be a dealer back in the day and has all the paperwork he swears 2 is Brazil either way I’m happy with the saw just like to know what I got..

 

[jakey jake]

It says made in USA right on it. Either way it's not a desirable saw.

Well I didn’t buy it cuz I thought it was desirable I bought it because I got it for a good price not very far from my house and it’s in good condition and I like to cut up firewood and it’s a good firewood saw just like to know what I have thanks.

 

[pioneerguy600]

I was told 1 is German
2 brazilian
3 and 5 American my 028AV starts with a 2 as well

You were evidently told wrong.

 

[jakey jake]

You were evidently told wrong.

Alright thanks for the clarification

 

[jakey jake]

Alright thanks for the clarification.. you ever the warning bar that sea foam blue color that’s what through me off

 

[bwalker]

Now see I’m talking to a guy in one of the STIHl groups on Facebook who used to be a dealer back in the day and has all the paperwork he swears 2 is Brazil either way I’m happy with the saw just like to know what I got..

It's says made in the USA right on the starter cover....

 

[stihltech]

Not desirable? I love it. One of the highest selling saws out there with little failure. I have yet to see one that failed from anything other than abuse. Considering most of them are in the hands of amateurs and get no maintenance (what air filter? sharpen, no, I just push harder) It may be the most desirable saw in those hands.

 

[bwalker]

Not desirable? I love it. One of the highest selling saws out there with little failure. I have yet to see one thfailed from anything other than abuse. Considering most of them are in the hands of amateurs and get no maintenance (what air filter? sharpen, no, I just push harder) It may be the most desirable saw in those hands.

My dad bought me a 029 for my first saw. Never had issues with it, but it was a turd in all areas.
Yea, they aren't desirable and one from Brazil would be even less so.

 

[slowcar281]

I’ve owned a few of these. They are great firewood saws after the muffler is opened up. They do better with a .325 chain, rather than a 3/8

 

[L34]

My saw.
Starter could of been charged but unlikely.

 

[altatim]

I have had two 029s recently, one went to a friend and one I gave to my FIL. Both of them were great saws and tough as nails.