Stupid 090 question

[monkeywood]

Is the 090 still made anywhere in the world? I have no need at all for one. Just seems to me there should be one in the garage. Thanks.

 

[Dan Forsh]

I believe that you can buy one (made in China) in kit form from Baileys (site sponsor)

Not sure if this is an official Stihl product though?

 

[Lakeside53]

Stihl says the 090 isn't made any more, but they do make the 070 in Germany. However, every now and then a few 090 seem to make it out of the German factory..

And the Chinese kit isn't an 090 or an 070 - just a rip-off copy, and will always be worth just that.

 

[Jacob J.]

hey Andy, Is the Brazilian plant still manufacturing the 070? They were last time I heard anything, but our new rep speaks no evil, hears no evil, sees no evil.

 

[Ianab]

I dont believe they are made any more, they just dont comply with modern safety standards, well not in the developed world anyway.

Having said that, Stihl NZ has them in stock and you can actually buy a new one, but they are NOT cheap And yes they are genuine made in Germany ones

Cheers

Ian

 

[Lakeside53]

hey Andy, Is the Brazilian plant still manufacturing the 070? They were last time I heard anything, but our new rep speaks no evil, hears no evil, sees no evil.

No.. not in Brazil or a few years.. They have a tiny line (corner?) in Germany where the crank out a couple of dozen every day for SE Asia and a few other countries that don't care about the safety standards and emissons.

 

[2dogs]

My dealers (2 partners) were in Germany for a tour of the Stihl plant. They saw paletized 090s and 070s bound for Brazil. That was just a few months ago.

 

[Scandy14]

Monkeywood, if you want a 090 for cheap, there is one right now on the SanFrancisco Caraigslist that somebody will get a heck of a deal on, if it isn't gone already.

 

[secondofangle]

No.. not in Brazil or a few years.. They have a tiny line (corner?) in Germany where the crank out a couple of dozen every day for SE Asia and a few other countries that don't care about the safety standards and emissons.

Has anyone who doesn't care about safety and emissions ever been able to get one of these from SE asia or Australia or NZ into the US? Is it legal? Is it possible?