Author Topic: Which Husqvarna saws are assembled by Poulan? (Read 4276 times)

Adam1976 · « **on:** April 06, 2004, 03:44:21 pm »

Hello. We were looking at the Husqvarna 340, but then the dealer told us that that particular model was made by Poulan. The dealer said that the 345 was NOT made by Poulan (which is the model we just might get). Can anybody tell me what Husqvarna saws are NOT made by Poulan? How about the 350? I am looking at that one as well. Thanks.

oldsaw-addict · « **Reply #1 on:** April 06, 2004, 03:57:57 pm »

I'm pretty sure the 340 is a poulan, the 345 I cant comment on because I dont know, the 350 I'm pretty sure in NOT a poulan, its too much like a Husky design to be poulan.

Adam1976 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 06, 2004, 03:59:50 pm »

Sorry for all the questions about this, but this is going to be my first chainsaw, and I want a quality piece of machinery. I didn't mean to sound like I was putting down Poulan saws, but out of 10 people I've talked with that own Poulan saws, 9 of them have had multiple problems with them, and I would like to stay away from a product that is more likely to give me problems. We really don't want to exceed $300, and I found a Husq. 350 for $299 at a local dealer. Maybe it will suit our needs.

Adam1976 · « **Reply #3 on:** April 06, 2004, 04:03:05 pm »

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I'm pretty sure the 340 is a poulan, the 345 I cant comment on because I dont know, the 350 I'm pretty sure in NOT a poulan, its too much like a Husky design to be poulan.

:)Hey, thanks for the reply. Since it is my first saw, I never know for sure if the dealer is telling the truth, or just trying to pull a fast one and make a sale...especially since I know nothing about saws.

jokers · « **Reply #4 on:** April 06, 2004, 04:06:35 pm »

Adam,
To be sure, just find the black metal "Made In Sweden" tag and you`ll know that it wasn`t assembled by Poulan. The 340, 345, and 350 are all built on the same chassis and unless something has recently changed that I don`t know about, they`re all made in Sweden.

I think I`ve already covered for you why the 350 is a better saw than the other two so I`ll leave it at that.

Russ

oldsaw-addict · « **Reply #5 on:** April 06, 2004, 04:14:42 pm »

Its alright to ask ?s thats how we learn. As for the Black metal tags that read Husqvarna made in sweden I forgot that was even there. I'll have to look into the saws some more to be sure of which saws are mad by husky and not just colored orange but made by poulan. Good luck wit hyour search for a good saw.

slowzuki · « **Reply #6 on:** April 06, 2004, 05:58:53 pm »

Husqvarna, Jonsered and Poulan are all made by Electrolux. The lowest model Jonsered is a relabeled (and over priced) Poulan model but I believe the rest of the Husqy and Jonsered saws are not Poulans. Look at the Poulan Pro models and observe the tank and anti-vibe design. Becomes easy to spot in all the relabelled Poulan brands.

Ken

J_T · « **Reply #7 on:** April 07, 2004, 10:26:56 am »

Toss in another few bucks and get a Sthil

Frickman · « **Reply #8 on:** April 07, 2004, 07:22:20 pm »

I second you J T.

jokers · « **Reply #9 on:** April 07, 2004, 07:43:52 pm »

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Toss in another few bucks and get a Sthil

Why, you might as well save your money and get a Craftsman, maybe you`ll get a free case,

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Russ

Mark M · « **Reply #10 on:** April 07, 2004, 09:53:27 pm »

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Husqvarna, Jonsered and Poulan are all made by Electrolux....

Yeah and they've been making vacuum cleaners, sewing machines, and chainsaws for over 300 years!

jokers · « **Reply #11 on:** April 07, 2004, 11:32:35 pm »

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Yeah and they've been making vacuum cleaners, sewing machines, and chainsaws for over 300 years!

And muskets, don`t forget the muskets!

Russ

oldsaw-addict · « **Reply #12 on:** April 08, 2004, 12:38:20 am »

Cant forget the muskets I dont know what I'd do without my trusty ole musket to hunt that deer with.

MrMoo · « **Reply #13 on:** April 08, 2004, 12:06:13 pm »

The wife has one of their sewing machines. She loves it. Its really a nice machine. Still can't figurrr out where to add the fuel and needle oil though

Hunter · « **Reply #14 on:** April 09, 2004, 07:43:51 pm »

some of the Husqvarna saws are alot better than others.
I have never owned the 136 or 141, those are the only ones Ive heard about being made by poulan.
They have a differant body style than the rest.
Hunter

Minnesota_boy · « **Reply #15 on:** April 09, 2004, 07:51:41 pm »

I have a 136 and they must be made by Poulan, because I have to Poulan, Puolan, pull to get it started. One of the worst starting saws I have ever seen. Nice amount of power for a small saw whrn I do get it to run.

J_T · « **Reply #16 on:** April 09, 2004, 09:53:26 pm »

Last pooland I had pulled on it till the rope smoked when it started I was to tired to use it .

Traded it for a lawn mower deck

redpowerd · « **Reply #17 on:** April 09, 2004, 09:58:40 pm »

the last pullon i grabbed had the chain on bass-akwards!

not sure how much wood it cut before i seen it, they were on the other side of the woods.

thats where i send the pullons

sawguy21 · « **Reply #18 on:** September 17, 2004, 08:39:22 pm »

Th 136 and 141 Husky's are rebadged 'pullons". The rest, including the 340 , are made in Sweden. I sell both Husky and Stihl and feel the Husky quaity control is much better.

Dean Hylton · « **Reply #19 on:** September 20, 2004, 09:26:59 pm »

crapsman are made by electrolux as well

sawguy21 · « **Reply #20 on:** September 20, 2004, 09:36:35 pm »

Had my lat three Husky 136 sales come back with problems. Boss says "Forget your preferences, we are here to sell saws" I dont enjoy selling crap. 'l'll leave that to the box stores. The rest of the Husky line, Swedish built, is very good, better than Stihl.

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