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  1. 11-19-2008, 02:18 AM #1
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    Which Husqvarna/Stihl is made in the USA?

    I assume the saws that are made here in the US are of less quality from my impression of what is on the internet. Is this correct? If so Why?
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  2. 11-19-2008, 03:17 AM #2
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    The very cheapest Huskys (and Jonsereds) are made in the US at the Poulan factory, probably for cost reasons.

    Regarding Stihl, the story is quite different, as most models from the MS361 and down are made both in th US and in Germany, for different markets.
    Typically the US made saws have a tad less power than the GE made counterparts, but that is mostly EPA/muffler related, and has nothing to do with quality .
    Firewood saws: Jonsereds Raket 621 (1970), Husky 353G (2003), Euro Stihl MS361W (2004), Husky 372xpg (nov 2006), Husky 339xp (may 2007), Husky 346xpg New Edition (sept 2007), Jonsered 2153WH (april 2010), Husky 560xpg (nov 2011).

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    Quote Originally Posted by Adirondack View Post
    I assume the saws that are made here in the US are of less quality from my impression of what is on the internet. Is this correct? If so Why?


    Why on earth would you assume that? You know what happens when you ass-u-me rught?

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    026 stihls are made in the usa and the 36, 41, 141, 142 and 137 huskys are all usa also.
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  5. 11-20-2008, 09:20 AM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by Adirondack View Post
    I assume the saws that are made here in the US are of less quality from my impression of what is on the internet. Is this correct? If so Why?
    Bad assumption. I can only talk about Stihl.. No matter where they are made, the quality is identical.
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    Quote Originally Posted by funky sawman View Post
    026 stihls are made in the usa and the 36, 41, 141, 142 and 137 huskys are all usa also.
    235 and 240 are the current culprits, and with a historically low power rating - avoid!!!!!!


    ... but the 41 and 141 actually were pretty decent for the price.....
    Last edited by SawTroll; 11-20-2008 at 03:15 PM.
    Firewood saws: Jonsereds Raket 621 (1970), Husky 353G (2003), Euro Stihl MS361W (2004), Husky 372xpg (nov 2006), Husky 339xp (may 2007), Husky 346xpg New Edition (sept 2007), Jonsered 2153WH (april 2010), Husky 560xpg (nov 2011).

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  7. 11-20-2008, 03:31 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lakeside53 View Post
    Bad assumption. I can only talk about Stihl.. No matter where they are made, the quality is identical.
    Are they made from scratch or just assembled in the US or is it a bit of both?
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    Quote Originally Posted by scotclayshooter View Post
    Are they made from scratch or just assembled in the US or is it a bit of both?

    "Assambled in the US, from parts made in GE and in the US" is the story I heard a few years ago.........
    Firewood saws: Jonsereds Raket 621 (1970), Husky 353G (2003), Euro Stihl MS361W (2004), Husky 372xpg (nov 2006), Husky 339xp (may 2007), Husky 346xpg New Edition (sept 2007), Jonsered 2153WH (april 2010), Husky 560xpg (nov 2011).

    Witchys saw, Dolmar PS5100SH (also may 2007). Rest in peace, my love!

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    Quote Originally Posted by SawTroll View Post
    ... but the 41 and 141 actually were pretty decent for the price.....
    My 36 thanks you for that, even if it is a little heavy for a magnesium engined saw.
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    Quote Originally Posted by scotclayshooter View Post
    Are they made from scratch or just assembled in the US or is it a bit of both?
    Depends on the saws. Stihl USA make the plastic parts for most of Stihl saws world wide; Cylinders are made in Brazil, Germany and the USA; many cranks and pistons are made in the USA... World wide company... Source all over, and send all over...
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