JONSERED CHAINSAWS

[tbarber]

<font color="blue"> </font> Im in the process of looking for a new chainsaw . Does anybody have any knowledge of the Jonsered brand ? Im looking at the model #2150 how do they copare to Husky and Stihl saws thank you.
Tom

 

[beenthere]

I've seen discussion elsewhere that indicates that Jonsered is not as popular with loggers as Stihl and Husky. Personally, I would go with Stihl, but have nothing against the other two. If you like the color, the dealer (assuming this isn't a box store purchase), and the price - go for it. Most saws given the care they deserve (treat them like a watch and never let someone else run it) will give you good service, IMO.

 

[rancar]

<font color="blue">"...Jonsered brand...how do they copare to Husky and Stihl saws..."</font>

Hi Tom....

Jonsered is a Swedish made saw. It's well built and I've heard some loggers and timber guys prefer it over Stihl and Husky. However, not familiar with the model # you mention. I have a Stihl 044...have had it since 1995 and couldn't be more pleased with its performance. You'll likely not go wrong with the Jonsered but you may want to also take a second look at the Stihls and Huskys in comparison shopping to see where you could get the best deal.

.....Bob

 

[thcri]

Tbarber,

I have a Jonesrud. I am not sure of the model as it is home in the garage but I think it is a 2050 turbo. I just love the thing. Five years old and you still can go out and first or second pull and it starts. Once started it always starts on first pull. I probably use it ten times a year. I have to have about two or three blades sharpened per year. The turbo is really nice on it, you can feel it kicking in.

When purchasing it, the dealer was a Stihl dealer also and recomended the jonesrud. However, a year later they dropped the jonesrud. Not a problem, another jonesrud dealer in the next town, but other than a maintenance I had on it last fall it never has been in the shop.

murph

 

[PhilNH5]

Tom,
A Jonsered is a red Husqvarna. Both owned by the same company. If you look at both you will see the similarities.

Phil

 

[buzst]

Yup, their both owned and manufactured by Electrolux, who in addition to producing most of the worlds consumer lawn mowers also owns these brands. AEG, Allwyn, Arthur Martin Electrolux, Corberó, Electrolux, Elektro Helios, Eureka, Faure, Flymo, Frigidaire, Frigidaire Gallery, Husqvarna, Juno, Kelvinator, Maxclean, McCulloch, Menalux, Partner, Poulan, Rex, Rosenlew, Samus, Tappan, Therma, Tornado, Volta, Voss, WeedEater, White-Westinghouse, Zanker, Zanussi, Zanussi-Samus,
So, I think I would just buy the saw that matches my tractor color /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif.....

 

[wdn]

How does the 2141 compare to the Husqvarna 340? /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif They look like the same specs but the Jonsered costs about $30 less. Thanks.

 

[BigDave]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( I would just buy the saw that matches my tractor color )</font>

Darn !!! My tractor is blue & my chainsaws are orange. Since, I kind of like this marriage thing, rather than doing the logical thing of trading my blue tractor for one of the orange tractors, I guess I'll have to search high & low for some blue chainsaws. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Egon]

Paint - A little blue on the saw- a little red on the tractor and all is matched.

There is a window of oportunity to make use of any hidden artistic skills .

Egon

 

[Anonymous Poster]

I own a Stihl MS310 and a Jonsered 2054 Turbo. Both saws being cold, the Stihl usually starts in 2 to 4 pulls and the Jonsered 5 to 8 pulls. Warm, they both start in one pull. I run a mix of aviation fuel (L100) and Stihl 2-stroke oil in both. The sparkplugs in both saws were changed over to Splitfires. I have had both saws apart for thorough cleaning and inspection. I feel that the plastic and metal parts in the Jonsered are of a higher quality compared to the Stihl. The Jonsered engine is like having a racing engine in your hand. It is extremely responsive - good port timing. The Stihl is a good runner, but not quite as responsive. Both engines liked the aviation fuel, especially the Jonsered. I purchased the MS310 because it was the least expensive Stihl model that came equipped with a .375 chain - the Jonsered has a .325 chain. So far, no replacement parts were needed on either saw. I purchased the shop/repair manual for both saws and they helped with the carburetor adjustments. The owner manuals were too vague. Stihl and Husky jockey for number one and two sales in the US, while Jonsered is number three. Both are good saws.

 

[StoneHeartFarm]

To give you an idea, the last time I worked with the Jonsereds, the the Jonsered 80 was state of the art. We loved them, sure beat the heck out of anything else at the time. Talking to the kids (my nephews are still logging), the Stihls are the current choice, they say they cut better and last longer.

Steve

 

[doc1112]

i have a jonsered 2165 turbo and a husky 455 rancher and the jonsered can cut circles around the husky..so i would say go with the jonsered but however both husky and jonsered are made by the same company..soo its your decision

 

[two_bit_score]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( I would just buy the saw that matches my tractor color )</font>

Darn !!! My tractor is blue & my chainsaws are orange. Since, I kind of like this marriage thing, rather than doing the logical thing of trading my blue tractor for one of the orange tractors, I guess I'll have to search high & low for some blue chainsaws. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

I think Makita makes a nice blue saw, Big Dave.

 

[Kubota 2350]

Electrolux, is this the same outfit that makes vacuum cleaners?
If it is their stuff SUCKS!

 

[Car Doc]

jonsered 2165 turbo and a husky 455 rancher

Sorry Doc although you are 100% correct they are the same parent company but its not even a close comparative of saws, the 2165 is a pro saw and 60cc class and the rancher is 50cc class homeowner not a fair race by a long ways.

Steve

 

[D7E]

The larger Jreds that are true huskys are ok but i had terrible experiences with the lesser models . Once bought 3 x 2050 Jreds and they were all terrible saws . Hard starting, Would not idle or run on their side for long and the shallow bars were always throwing chains off on brush clearing work ( which was cured by putting deeper oregon bars) .Chain brakes were flimsy and weak , stupid throttle cable set up etc etc. For a smaller saw the stihl 026 or MS260 is worth every penny .

 

[williekioti]

Yup, Jonny reds are basically the same saw as an equivilent Husqvarna. Different color plastic, different recoil cover and the top handles' angle (a preference point for some). Other than that same thing. Jonsered is a little known brand in many areas but are very good saws.

And yes, comparing a homeowner quality saw (MS310, 455 rancher, etc) to a Pro anything (2165, 372xp, MS361, etc) for performance or fit & finish is apples and oranges.

 

[Nitro-Fish]

The larger Jreds that are true huskys are ok but i had terrible experiences with the lesser models . Once bought 3 x 2050 Jreds and they were all terrible saws . Hard starting, Would not idle or run on their side for long and the shallow bars were always throwing chains off on brush clearing work ( which was cured by putting deeper oregon bars) .Chain brakes were flimsy and weak , stupid throttle cable set up etc etc. For a smaller saw the stihl 026 or MS260 is worth every penny .

See the post below, the MS 260 saw is a pro saw, the 2050 JRed was not.

Yup, Jonny reds are basically the same saw as an equivilent Husqvarna. Different color plastic, different recoil cover and the top handles' angle (a preference point for some). Other than that same thing. Jonsered is a little known brand in many areas but are very good saws.

And yes, comparing a homeowner quality saw (MS310, 455 rancher, etc) to a Pro anything (2165, 372xp, MS361, etc) for performance or fit & finish is apples and oranges.

Yep, you can't compare a homeowner saw to a pro saw in any manufacturers line-up, just not the same; if you want to buy one saw to last you (and you're not careless about your fuel mix), invest in a pro saw. It's like anything else, if you buy something that is made to work 8 hours a day every day doing the thing it's made to do, the average person will not wear it out in their lifetime. Usually easier (and cheaper) to get parts for them if for some reason you do need them. Again if you keep up your maintenance i.e. good fuel lines, fuel filters, air filters, blow the sawdust off from time to time, change the sprockets when they get a bit worn, keep the chain sharp, change the plug and WATCH YOUR FUEL MIX, you should have years of trouble-free service, remember, these type of saws are typically made to run somewhere in the 3000 hour range befor needing rebuilt (and yes, then you can get the parts to rebuild them if necessary), do the math thats a long time for non professional users.