Jonsered Shocker!

[Sleeper]

When is this going to happen Bob, I may want to jump on the wagon and buy a couple.

Potential, eh? Sad it is happening, but it may be a good investment.

 

[Stump Shot]

First McCulloch to Poulan Pro, now this.

 

[Sleeper]

First McCulloch to Poulan Pro, now this.

Yep. Stupid, isn't it? But I am going to get a new 2188! So... it's not all bad. Forces my hand and gets me another saw.

 

[TreeLife]

@Spike60 I'd like a 2188 before they disappear...

 

[Sleeper]

I would also want a full wrap handle and big spikes for the 2188... before those disappear.

 

[Ronaldo]

Don't like this news.

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[TreeLife]

Don't like this news.

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Me either...I like the red and black saws.

 

[FergusonTO35]

Crap, crap, crap. I get a Dolmar 5105 and Jonny 2150 and end up liking them. I really like these somewhat obscure but historic saw brands and was planning to get into them. I mean, I'm having custom decals made for my 5105 for goodness sakes. Now, the owners of these companies have decided to make them walk the plank so they can push brands that are even less recognizable and have even less dealer support and customer goodwill. I live in rural Kentucky, and the outdoor power equipment market here is as robust as you'll find anywhere. Makita and Redmax have almost no retail representation here. I have never in my entire life met someone who sought out one of these brands specifically when they needed a new machine, much less chose one of them over Stihl or Husky. Makita chainsaws here are almost exclusively rental units, and the places that rent Makita saws nearly always carry another brand for new retail sale. Some lawn services use Redmax weedeaters, but I think this is because they are cheaper than Stihl or Shindaiwa.I can count on one hand the number of Redmax chainsaws I have seen either for sale or being used.

Please don't think I am trying to diss anyone who is a fan of these brands or say their products are junk. I'm complaining about what the owners of these brands are doing. Nobody here would miss Redmax or Makita OPE if they disappeared. These brands have had only limited success and I don't see how supplanting longstanding, historically important brands in favor of them is going to change that. If anything, I think it will create a net loss in terms of stocking dealers and customer interest, only accelerating Stihl and Husky's march toward near complete domination of 2 stroke OPE.

 

[stihl livin]

@Miller Mod Saws

 

[Spike60]

When is this going to happen Bob, I may want to jump on the wagon and buy a couple.

Looks like it's in the process of happening right now. Distributor selling the trailer that Steve mentioned is another indication. You thinking about a couple virgins for the collection?

 

[Spike60]

@Spike60 I'd like a 2188 before they disappear...

Got a couple in stock. Take a ride over tomorrow morning.

 

[Spike60]

@Spike60 would you happen to have a 2165 sitting on the shelf?

Nope; long time since I had any of the pre- Xtorq's on the shelf.

 

[FergusonTO35]

Just looked at the Redmax website. They have no saws listed at all, and the copyright date at the bottom of the screen says 2012. Geez, this brand is as moribund as it gets, whereas Jonsered is now being sold all over the place via Tractor Supply Company. So, please explain why Redmax deserves a massive push at the expense of a brand that is actually growing in popularity?

 

[Lee H]

Looks like it's in the process of happening right now. Distributor selling the trailer that Steve mentioned is another indication. You thinking about a couple virgins for the collection?

You around tomorrow, I'll give ya a call.

 

[Dub11]

Holy crap I was joked about this in a for sale add earlier and now see this makes me feel like a dick.


I need some more jred STAT

 

[MG2186]

THIS REALLY SUCKS ROYALLY!

 

[jake wells]

Just looked at the Redmax website. They have no saws listed at all, and the copyright date at the bottom of the screen says 2012. Geez, this brand is as moribund as it gets, whereas Jonsered is now being sold all over the place via Tractor Supply Company. So, please explain why Redmax deserves a massive push at the expense of a brand that is actually growing in popularity?

redmax is popular in my area they are number 1 with there trimmers and blowers but there chainsaws not so much.
Husqvarna bought them a few years ago to inquire some designs and patents. the original designers of the strato charged engine you know if you cant beat the competition you buy them.
jonsered is not common in my area i see them for sale at my local tsc but we have no jonsered dealers only Husqvarna and redmax.

 

[raumati01]

Yeah , I'm going to keep my 2171 now.

 

[TreeLife]

Got a couple in stock. Take a ride over tomorrow morning.

Might be next weekend, amigo!

 

[Tor R]

I find it very weird if Husky choose to discontinue the brand JRed and go for RedMax as a brand.
I dont know how strong the brand JRed is in other countries, but JRed is a strong brand in Norway, they are mainly sold by Eik Maskin who also sell Massey Ferguson.
JRed is also a brand recognized for quality, no one here has heard about RedMax, and what chainsaw models will RedMax offer? Just the cheap models? If they think Eik Maskiner gone sell junk to the farmers I wish Husky good luck

Stihl is mainly sold by the arrogant Felleskjøpet while Husky is sold by the greedy AK Maskiner, one of the things who bring the sale volume up for Husky is that there are a few other dealers who is doing a superb job, ie Bottolf, Gitmark, Maskinsalg Evje.