Tilton Equipment no longer Distributing Jonsered Equipment

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WetGunPowder said:
How is everyones new distributors working out? I'm glad I've got a good supply channel for my Dolmar customers..............:bang:
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Talked to my distributor yesterday. Ordered parts, all of them common. Two out of three shipped, one backorded. Same on last order. Showed the backordered part in stock in Red Max, but can't sell it to me even though it is the exact same part. Still haven't seen the sales rep. Got same crap about a lot of open houses going on.
Tried to get info on a saw a customer called me on (2172W, probably replacement for 2172VS). Not idea, no info, no pricing on anything. Knew the Tilton rep for over twenty years and he came by every 4 to 5 weeks. Efco rep (also has Oregon, Powermate, and a bunch of other lines) is in every couple of weeks. If it wasn't for the number of people calling for parts and the potential of the fire departments from here to Ft Lauderdale, I might rethink my Jonsered line.
 
Willand is doing a good job, as is normal for them. Been getting Red Max from them for 15 years and they are just a first class operation. They even hired my old Tilton rep. :msp_biggrin:

Some parts backorders of course; it will take a while to build the parts inventory to where it needs to be. No different for them than for us. Let's be honest, we all take time to grow our inventory when taking on a new line. Willand's pricing looks to be identical to Husky on common parts. No saws yet beyond what they scored from out west.

Annoying start up? Yeah, it's been a bit of a pain. But had this gone the other way and they decided to exit the US market then we'd really have something to complain about. :msp_scared:
 
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taplinhill said:
The ad shows a 2172. It will be interesting to see what models they have.
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My Jonsered rep. said the same saws they had in Husky but in red.

And supposedly the dealers are getting saws before TSC.

As of last week all that was available at the distributor is 2172 w/ wrap handles.

Also looks like a couple dealers dumping new saw in discontinued models on ebay.
 
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BloodOnTheIce said:
My Jonsered rep. said the same saws they had in Husky but in red.

And supposedly the dealers are getting saws before TSC.

As of last week all that was available at the distributor is 2172 w/ wrap handles.

Also looks like a couple dealers dumping new saw in discontinued models on ebay.
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If my local TSC has saws on April 29th and I still have not seen my rep for the first time............Someones azz is gonna be grass and I'm gonna be the mower!
 
WetGunPowder said:
If my local TSC has saws on April 29th and I still have not seen my rep for the first time............Someones azz is gonna be grass and I'm gonna be the mower!
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Well the tsc in our town got a fresh mixed pallet of Jonsereds and Poulan Pros in this mornings delivery..


Scott
 
taplinhill said:
W is probably wrap handle and VS is the ventilation version for Fire Dept use.
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I sort of doubt those are original model designations from the factory, just a W (without the H) really should mean heated handles, but not heated carb - but I don't know it all.....:givebeer:
 
BloodOnTheIce said:
My Jonsered rep. said the same saws they had in Husky but in red.

And supposedly the dealers are getting saws before TSC.

As of last week all that was available at the distributor is 2172 w/ wrap handles.

Also looks like a couple dealers dumping new saw in discontinued models on ebay.
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They also scored some 2166's, but I think they are gone already. Sold my last 2255 yesterday. Pickin's is gettin low. Got 4-2172's and 3-2166's, along with one 2139T. I've got a list of names for the 2253's and 2260's, so I'll probably up the order. I expect the first containers to vanish pretty quick.

TSC should have the 2255, 2250, 2245, 2240 and 2238. As far as them getting saws first, bear in mind that this had been in the works a long time and production to fill the TSC order was scheduled some time ago. Unlike them being asleep regarding production for the dealer channel. :mad:

On the other hand, given their track record for meeting deadlines, I hope TSC has some leftover Huskys to put on the shelf. :msp_tongue:
 
WetGunPowder said:
If my local TSC has saws on April 29th and I still have not seen my rep for the first time............Someones azz is gonna be grass and I'm gonna be the mower!
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Sure looking like the support from the different distributors is going to vary in quality, and your's is on low side. I consider myself fortunate that Willand got it for my area. Have your guys even sent you a program yet? I've had mine since Feb 15.

As fas as seeing the rep goes, I'd much rather see the new saws, but I think mine might be stopping in this afternoon. Of course, we'll end up talking more about guitars than saws.
 
I'm not going to annoy anyone with stating what the situation is over here. However, the WH versions were the first to arrive, as it should be here! :msp_biggrin:
 
spike60 said:
Sure looking like the support from the different distributors is going to vary in quality, and your's is on low side. I consider myself fortunate that Willand got it for my area. Have your guys even sent you a program yet? I've had mine since Feb 15.

As fas as seeing the rep goes, I'd much rather see the new saws, but I think mine might be stopping in this afternoon. Of course, we'll end up talking more about guitars than saws.
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No program at all at this point. I understand that Husky was ramping up inventory to launch their TSC deal-but where are the pro saws that should have been going to Tilton since Jan 1? It is my thinking that my rep from Pace would rather sell Dixon and Scag mowers to his dealers than Jonsered saws to his new accounts.......
 
I'll wait and see how this shakes out. I've got five TSC's nearby. Will I benefit from the store's ineptitude or will it just end up a pain in the .... Any one out there have any experience with big boxes getting a line you've been carrying? Like when Husky and Echo went big box. I know things are different in different places. Just want to see what others have experienced.
 

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