When a Husqvarna is not a Husqvarna

[Pioneer]

A couple of samples where Husqvarna farmed out their saws. The first is a Husky 32, it was made by Solo in Germany. A very smooth running saw even without AV. Rivals the Stihl ms170 in that respect. Very nicely made saw, a joy to use on small trees and limbing.




The next is a Husky 35, made by EMAB in Canada. This saw is actually put together from 2 different parts saws, one a Husky, the other a Frontier (i think). Typical vibe and power of it's generation. What is noteworthy is it's weight, 9.5 lbs with half gas and oil, plus a 16" bar/chain. It has a chain brake and auto/manual oil pump, the black button on the top right of the bar.



Can any else post some other samples?

 

[happysaws]

That Husqvarna 32 looks strikingly similar to the Stihl 015...

 

[svk]

Husky 36/41 and a few others are Poulans.

 

[pro94lt]

543xp made in japan.

 

[Full Chisel]

To me, a husky isn't a husky unless it says "Made in Sweden" on it!

 

[cgraham1]

Husky 36/41 and a few others are Poulans.

I think I have a 136, which is just a rebadged Poulan clamshell.

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

I have a Husky 35. No it's not a freak of nature, no it's not a true Husky. But it runs good for what it is.. My Dad had a J-Red version (361 if I recall) as I was a kid growing up. Matter of fact, the fuel/oil tank front cover on my 35 is from Dad's old 361 as the chain tensioner screw retainer on my 35 was broken. The sound of my 35 takes me back..

 

[Franny K]

To me, a husky isn't a husky unless it says "Made in Sweden" on it!

I can only find the made in Sweden on the cardboard box. At least for the battery saws I have got lately. Buy a set of screwdrivers now and the individual pieces are not marked made in ________ anymore.

 

[fwgsaw]

pure husky

 

[Pioneer]

Did some more searching, can't believe how many labels that "Husky" 35 was made for.

 

[svk]

Did some more searching, can't believe how many labels that "Husky" 35 was made for.

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[fwgsaw]

Did some more searching, can't believe how many labels that "Husky" 35 was made for.

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All I see is that mcculloch 39 and super 33 am I missing something?

 

[svk]

All I see is that mcculloch 39 and super 33 am I missing something?

I see three pics.

 

[svk]

Did some more searching, can't believe how many labels that "Husky" 35 was made for.

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Do you remember which model that top Jonsereds is?

Mine is a Jonsered (no s) so must be a year or two newer.

 

[fwgsaw]

I see three pics.

I must have very narrow vision

 

[svk]

I must have very narrow vision

I get what you are saying. Sorry some of the guys in another thread have had troubles lately sharing pics from photo hosting sites.

 

[Conquistador3]

Tomos, a State-owned engine factory in the now defunct Yugoslavia, made the 61, 65, 66 and 162 for Husqvarna. The 61 and the 65 were sold on some markets as Tomos as well.
And this is what I am sure of.

I've also heard Tomos made the 44, the 444 (both SE and SG), the 285 CD, the 480CD and the 480K concrete saw, but as I've never laid my hands on any of them to confirm this.

Tomos was started in 1954 to build mopeds: first they built German Kreidler's under license but during the 60's they moved to in-house designs and started manufacturing power equipment as well. Generally speaking quality was at the same level as their Italian competitors, perhaps a tad better on some parts, and light years ahead of anything made in Eastern Europe at the time.

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

Do you remember which model that top Jonsereds is?

Mine is a Jonsered (no s) so must be a year or two newer.

Should be a 361.

Those Johnny-Reds posted are exactly like my dads old one, right down to the manual chain oiler button. You have one heck of a well-excersized left thumb after running manual oiler saws for awhile!

 

[svk]

I guess I never considered a TOMOS saw not a true Husky as it is a Husky design made elsewhere so technically you are right.

My original L65 was a Swedish saw and my current one is a TOMOS. The only visual differences are the texture of the handlebar grip and the muffler outlet location.

 

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