Dolmar now Makita what changed???

[mastercraftka]

So I know Makita bought out Dolmar but did they make changes to the saw or are they the same machines with a different name. Has anyone purchased one lately?

I currently have a Dolmar PS510.

Thanks

 

[caver]

I have a Makita/Dolmar Dolkita??? It's that Makita blue but a great saw purchased a few years ago. It's the 6421 model. I doubt I'll ever own a Stihl again. I would dig around on the Forestry Forums to see if there were changes.

 

[mastercraftka]

I have asked my local guy and he says no changes but I just wanted some other information non interested parties. And maybe others that have one. I also have a stihl and actually my 3rd and it is good but this PS510 seems to be a bit better. My last MS250 i have had some issues with.
The dolmar is a bit hard to start when cold but after that runs well.

 

[Dutch445]

seeing this information almost makes me think that could be why the Makita cordless 36V saw is respectable compared to others, most reviews i see/read
are favorable,, although it's a bit pricey.

 

[xyz123]

Makita has owned Dolmar since 1991. A few years back they put their name on all the saws etc. Same saws.

Gas OPE from them is shown to be dead this spring 2021.

 

[mastercraftka]

Ok this is good to know.

Sorry what is OPE?

 

[Industrial Toys]

I wanted to buy a Makita Saw about a year ago. A local tool store handles them but does not carry them. Can't walk in and touch or use one. Plus, they are just too far and few between for parts, and no compelling reason to buy one, especially since they are a little more money . I bought an Echo from a Stihl/Echo dealer friend/customer of mine instead and am happy so far. There are Echo dealers everywhere. That's never a bad thing.

 

[mastercraftka]

I wanted to buy a Makita Saw about a year ago. A local tool store handles them but does not carry them. Can't walk in and touch or use one. Plus, they are just too far and few between for parts, and no compelling reason to buy one, especially since they are a little more money . I bought an Echo from a Stihl/Echo dealer friend/customer of mine instead and am happy so far. There are Echo dealers everywhere. That's never a bad thing.

I have a PS510 and love it had it two going on 3 years no issues yet.

 

[xyz123]

Ok this is good to know.

Sorry what is OPE?

OPE = Outdoor Power Equipment

Notice of discontinuation of production of gasoline products Translated from German to English. Google Translate

Ratingen, October 30, 2020 - The Makita Group will cease production of gasoline-powered products on March 31, 2022.

Makita is a global supplier of a comprehensive range of tools for creating comfortable living spaces, including cordless tools, cordless garden tools and pneumatic tools.
In the gardening tool area, Makita offers a wide range of petrol-powered products, such as brush cutters and chainsaws. In order to meet the increased awareness of global environmental problems and the increasing need for comfortable wireless products, Makita has decided to optimize the development, production and sales of environmentally friendly and increasingly popular cordless devices. Makita will concentrate resources on the development, production and sales of cordless products using competencies in motor technology and battery development. At the same time, the move away from petrol tools, but instead the use of cordless cordless tools and cordless garden tools, is being promoted.Accordingly, Makita will cease production of gasoline-powered products at the entire corporate level on March 31, 2022.

 

[mastercraftka]

OPE = Outdoor Power Equipment

Notice of discontinuation of production of gasoline products Translated from German to English. Google Translate

Ratingen, October 30, 2020 - The Makita Group will cease production of gasoline-powered products on March 31, 2022.

Makita is a global supplier of a comprehensive range of tools for creating comfortable living spaces, including cordless tools, cordless garden tools and pneumatic tools.
In the gardening tool area, Makita offers a wide range of petrol-powered products, such as brush cutters and chainsaws. In order to meet the increased awareness of global environmental problems and the increasing need for comfortable wireless products, Makita has decided to optimize the development, production and sales of environmentally friendly and increasingly popular cordless devices. Makita will concentrate resources on the development, production and sales of cordless products using competencies in motor technology and battery development. At the same time, the move away from petrol tools, but instead the use of cordless cordless tools and cordless garden tools, is being promoted.Accordingly, Makita will cease production of gasoline-powered products at the entire corporate level on March 31, 2022.

I will have to call my dealer to see if he has heard this? What is the source for that information?