Author Topic: chainsaws/Jonsonred (Read 7959 times)

JimMartin9999 · « **on:** December 09, 2002, 10:18:55 am »

When professionals talk about chainsaws, they almost always restrict the conversation to Hus ys and Stihls. I would like to know why Jonsonreds are left out.

Rob · « **Reply #1 on:** December 09, 2002, 01:00:20 pm »

Good question,I don't think I know anyone personally that runs a Jonny..

swampwhiteoak · « **Reply #2 on:** December 09, 2002, 01:37:13 pm »

My understanding is that Husky's and Jonny's are near identical these days. I think it probably has more to do with dealers than anything, with Husky and Stihl dealers being more numerous.

hosslog · « **Reply #3 on:** December 09, 2002, 03:16:42 pm »

Ayuh,Husky owns Jonsered and they are pretty much identical. Best part is Jonsered sells for a whole lot less.

Larry · « **Reply #4 on:** December 09, 2002, 03:27:31 pm »

I ran a Johnsred for years and it was the great saw. The fuel filter fell off in the tank and the carb filled up with crud. Took it back to the shop three times to get it fixed right and every time I went in the chainsaw shop owner showed me a new Husky 272 and the price got cheaper on a trade each time I went in. He finally hooked me and I traded. The 272 is the best saw I own and I also have one of the other off color saws lurking in the shed. Think it says 066 on the side and it only gets out when cubic inches are needed.

I don't discriminate on the color of the saw -- just buy from the dealer that can provide the best service.

Larry

Tom · « **Reply #5 on:** December 09, 2002, 06:21:42 pm »

I see a few Jonsenreds around here and the fellows that have them like them very much. Everyone says that they and the husky's come from the same factory. Up until recently there was only one jonsenred dealer and there were husky dealer on every corner. Now the Jonsenred dealer is still there and the husky dealers are all gone. If I use up my Husky 61 then I may opt for a stihl before I use Home Depot for my chainsaw dealer.

Weekend_Sawyer · « **Reply #6 on:** December 10, 2002, 07:53:33 am »

Sthil saws and dealers are everywhere around here. Huskey's are beginning to appear in some of the shops and I have never seen a Johnserd saw or dealer. Doesen't mean they arent here... I had to give up snake hunting for just the same reason

Corley5 · « **Reply #7 on:** December 10, 2002, 07:24:12 pm »

Nothing wrong with Jonsereds. I ran one for years and loved it. I've got a Husky now but that's only because the Jonsered dealer didn't have the size I wanted and I needed a saw NOW. I couldn't be happier with my Husky.

Skully · « **Reply #8 on:** December 11, 2002, 09:57:16 am »

In the 50cc saw size I have been running 026's for years. I recently purchased a Jonsered 2149 with a modified muffler. I will say that this saw will out cut a 026, is less expensive and the balance and feel are better in my opinion!

north_bugtussel · « **Reply #9 on:** December 18, 2002, 02:30:42 am »

I have three Jonsreds,run em all. Have also had Huskies, and ran them to the ground. Dealership changed to J'reds and so did I, they are the same outfit anyway. The only Stihl I ever ran was in the late 60's, the dealer that i went to for parts back then was trying them out and made me a "deal". At that time I was using McChoulac. The Stihl saw was pretty much unbalanced in feel, and would not pull a sick old woman off a pot

I can't remember for sure, but think it was an 08 model. I'm sure that Stihls have gotten alot better since then.

Ron Scott · « **Reply #10 on:** December 18, 2002, 06:55:57 am »

I'm seeing more and more Jonsereds being used here. (See the Timber Harvesting and Logging Equipment Thread). The cutters using them like them. I saw a logger come in to a major Husky Dealer here last week and purchase two Jonsered saws as the Dealer sells both.

ADfields · « **Reply #11 on:** December 19, 2002, 12:00:11 am »

What you tryed loging with an 008 that you got for cheep and from that you dont like Sthil? You cant judge the name from an 008. Had you tryed an 028 or 038 and did not like then that would count but an 008? I love all my Sthil's and have never found need to use a diferant brand. Befor we found Sthil we had old McLunkers and Homelights, an 028 would out cut them both by twice so we never looked back.
Andy

north_bugtussel · « **Reply #12 on:** December 19, 2002, 04:42:33 pm »

AD, Did'nt say I don't like Stihl, fact is I would lve to try out a 046, But, I did say, that the only one I had was an 08, and was not worth much, I also said that things seem to have improved since back then

The closest dealer to me, is a couple of hours away, by a fast horse. That first saw (stihl) might a' been a stihl, but it was no bargain

ADfields · « **Reply #13 on:** December 20, 2002, 12:01:24 am »

Thay have all got beter since the 60's, well not McLunkers but about all the others! Dont mean nothing bad just saying you cant judge a name from the cheep end of the line, you cant buy a Geo and say GM's stuff is junk. You get what you pay for. I have never had a Huskey/Jonsered myself but I bet thay are fine saws, I just never had need to find out.
Andy

Dugsaws · « **Reply #14 on:** December 20, 2002, 10:42:17 pm »

I have a Jonsred 2150 and i love the saw,even if i dont get to use it very often, but when i ned a bigger saw i have an 046 Stihl that i do my felling with then use the jonny to trim with, and also use the jonny around the mill.

Whistler · « **Reply #15 on:** December 22, 2002, 10:52:48 pm »

I guess if my old jonses' would give up the ghost I would definitely buy a new one , but the 70s' 80s' and 90s' just keep on goin ! Hard to find air cleaners for them tho .. One local dealer had a new 70 air cleaner and another one had a 910 air cleaner . I couldn't believe my luck ! Just bought some rings for my 70s' as the compression is getting low on them . time for a rebuild !

tony_marks · « **Reply #16 on:** December 23, 2002, 11:08:25 am »

johnsonreds are well thot of just dont have the press . i have 2 solos that i consider as good as i own. have 2 stihl pro saws also..
although my favorit has to be the 036.,just because it fits my work best. when im using a small saw the 634 solo comes out .
if im bucking for any period of time its the solo 667. 69 cc..
saw does all the work.. later now

Corley5 · « **Reply #17 on:** December 23, 2002, 03:42:49 pm »

Those old 70s were good saws!! Running run of them was the reason I switched from a Husky to Jonsered in the first place. The old 65 Husky just couldn't compare to that 70 Jonsered.

north_bugtussel · « **Reply #18 on:** December 24, 2002, 05:04:46 pm »

OK, now that we have a few folks admitting to using and likeing Jonsereds

, Has anyone ever tried a Walker ported muffler on one? Am thinking of a new 2171, and the Walker ported muffler sounds as if it may work to keep it running cooler,and add a little to the top end. Then, maybe I could buck'em up like thse fells in the Stihl Competitions

NEPAUG_LOGGER · « **Reply #19 on:** December 25, 2002, 07:09:54 am »

I ran a 2065 and a 2083 Jonnyred, and they run great. The 2083 was a little heavy for the power, but no worse than a 395. I run Huskys now, and I prefer the feel of them better. Plus the Jonsered dealer closed, so that pretty much made the decision to switch for me. Ho Ho Ho

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