What Was So Special About Jonsereds?

[hotajax]

Are these still made? Were they any good? I gotta ask because my father-in-law had one, and I think a box of rocks was smarter. What was so special that makes people still talk about them? Thanks

 

[16TAF]

They’re better looking Husqvarna’s, red vs orange pretty much. Excellent saws.

 

[Bill G]

So are you wanting to instigate a argument or have an honest discussion?

 

[hotajax]

So are you wanting to instigate a argument or have an honest discussion?

Not even looking for a discussion. I just wanted to know why people liked them so much when we have Stihls, Echos, and in the old days, Homelites that seemed to work just fine. Just asking because I don't know. The end.

 

[hotajax]

They’re better looking Husqvarna’s, red vs orange pretty much. Excellent saws.

Are parts still available if I should come across one that's a good deal?

 

[davidwyby]

Jonsereds Fabrikers AB - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[bucketofguts]

Good old Wikipedia God bless their pea picking heart. I send them a few $'s every year and they thank me. I need, want to buy, some how acquire, a working brake for my 520 SP please and thank you.

 

[hacskaroly]

Are parts still available if I should come across one that's a good deal?

Yes and many Husqvarna parts cross too. I have heard nothing but good about them, though they seem to be a lesser known name compared to Husqvarna or Stihl. Similar with Dolmars, I had never heard of them until I started frequenting this forum....there are many brands out there and many that are good and you can still find parts for.

 

[hotajax]

Thanks fellers

 

[Sloughfoot]

I always thought they were Husqvarna powerheads with upgrades. That not true?

 

[davidwyby]

I always thought they were Husqvarna powerheads with upgrades. That not true?

Mostly different color and handle angle. Some say the better parts went on the jreds and they ran better.

 

[foresterntree]

Mostly different color and handle angle. Some say the better parts went on the jreds and they ran better.

While I like my 395, there’s just something about a 2094…

And here’s one of the man himself @davidwyby

 

[Czed]

Google Search

The pre 79 jonsereds were legendary
And the later 910/920/930 were excellent logging saws
Those are the models I ran the most.

 

[brushwacker]

I thought the same company, Electrolux I believe bought up Husqvarna ,Jonsered, Poulan, Pioneer, maybe some others and then the new saws had some combined technology. Something like that, possibly I am wrong?
Jonsereds had a great reputation and like said above , different paint and handle bar angle was the most difference on later models with Husqvarna.

 

[16TAF]

Are parts still available if I should come across one that's a good deal?

Yes. You might have a hard time finding plastics, but most Husqvarna pieces will fit.

 

[Sloughfoot]

I thought the same company, Electrolux I believe bought up Husqvarna ,Jonsered, Poulan, Pioneer, maybe some others and then the new saws had some combined technology. Something like that, possibly I am wrong?
Jonsereds had a great reputation and like said above , different paint and handle bar angle was the most difference on later models with Husqvarna.

Yeh, Electrolux owned Husky and I assume all it's subsidiaries for about 30 years. Husky bought it back 20 years ago.