Chainsaw Repair

Husqvarna Jonsered Poulan Zenoah/Redmax are all Husqvarna any more

Pioneer and Partner were in that mix too.

You have to watch as some models of some of these brands may be made in China?

The 3000 is a 3 cube (49cc) chainsaw built (likely) in the late 80's in Shreveport, LA.

The Poulan saws were a mess trying to keep up with all the variations and combinations of Beaird Poulan, Electrolux, Poulan Pro, and Poulan/Weed Eater. Some were even made in Sweden.

Do they all come from the "same" factory?  Did Pioneer/Partner used to be in that mix?

Husky owns many factories around the world, but most of the better quality Husky/Jred saws are still made at the "parent" factory in Huskvarna (note spelling), Sweden - and have been since around 1990. Some older Husky models are made in Brazil though.
Today, all Jred models are based on a Husky model - but that has been a gradual process. Some Partner and Poulan Pro saws have also been made at that factory, but aren't currently.

The whole story (that includes several brands not mentioned here so far) is a long and complicated one, starting around 1977.

http://husqvarnagroup.com/en/about/history/timeline




Timeline
2013

Decision to invest in a new production facility for manufacturing of chainsaw chains in Huskvarna, Sweden. The Group will also invest in expanded capacity for manufacturing of cylinders for two-stroke engines for chainsaws in the Group's facilities in Nashville, U.S. and Huskvarna, Sweden.
2012

A new range of semi-professional battery products was launched to the market. Husqvarna i already offering a wide range of battery-powered products, including our robotic mower Automower.
2007

Husqvarna acquires Gardena as well as Zenoah and Klippo.
2006

Husqvarna is spun off from Electrolux and the shares are listed on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm.
2002

Acquisition of Diamant Boart International, a leading producer of diamond tools for the construction and stone industries, with annual sales of about SEK 2,500 m and about 2,000 employees.
2001

Acquisition of Marazzini Ernesto in Italy, which produces lawn mowers and other outdoor products.
2000

The diamond tools product area expands through the acquisition of Magnum Diamond & Machinery, JKS Lamage and Cushion Cut in North America. Acquisition of Bluebird Inc. in the US, a small producer of lawn aerators and dethatchers, complements Husqvarna's range of equipment for maintenance of large landscaped areas.
1999

Acquisition of the European operations in McCulloch of the US, which produces light-weight chainsaws, trimmers, hedge clippers and leaf blowers and has annual sales of SEK 650m and 250 employees. Acquisition of Yazoo-Kees, a small US producer focused mainly on riders for professional maintenance of large landscaped areas.
1997

The sewing machine operation is divested to Industri Kapital, a Swedish investment company.
1995

Launch of the market's first solar-powered, self-propelled lawn mower. Outdoor products continue to show good growth, with annual sales of SEK 15,902m.
1990

Operations in Poulan/Weed Eater are complemented by the acquisition of Allegretti & Co in the US, which focuses on electrically- and battery powered portable garden equipment and has annual sales of SEK 450m and 1,100 employees. Sale of US garden tractors starts in Europe. Sales of Outdoor Products amount to SEK 8,680m.
1988

Acquisition of gardening operations in Roper Corp in the US, one of the largest producers of lawn mowers, garden tractors and rotary tillers in the American market, with annual sales of about SEK 2,500m. The company's name is changed to American Yard Products. The US becomes the Husqvarna Group's largest market for garden equipment .
1987

Acquisition of Dimas Försäljnings AB, which produces diamond cutters. The motorcycle operation is divested to Cagiva of Italy.
1986

Acquisition of Poulan/Weed Eater in the US, with a product range that includes hobby chainsaws, lawn trimmers and leaf blowers, and annual sales of SEK 1,200m. The acquisition complements Husqvarna's product range and strengthens its position in the US market. Production of riders starts in Sweden.
1985

Two acquisitions in France: Staub S.A. in rotary tillers, and the garden operations in Bernard Monteur, focused mainly on lawn mowers.
1981

Acquisition of Norlett in Norway and Trail Manufacturing Ltd in Canada. Norlett produces and sells power lawn mowers, gardening equipment and snow-clearing machines. Trail Manufacturing Ltd produces hobby chainsaws.
1980

Production of chainsaws starts in Brazil.
1979

Acquisition of Jonsereds AB in Sweden and the Skil Corp operations in hobby chainsaws in the US, Jobu forestry products in Norway, and Pioneer Chain Saw Corp in Canada.
1978

Electrolux acquires Husqvarna. Acquisition of AB Partner in Sweden, which produces professional chainsaws and has subsidiaries in Norway and the US. Power products now include chainsaws, motorcycles, lawn mowers and cutting machines, with total annual sales of SEK 531m.
1968

Acquisition of AB Flymo in Malmö, the Parent company in a group that manufactures hover lawn mowers. The company has plants in the UK, Australia and Germany, and markets its products in about 20 countries.
1959

Husqvarna starts production of chainsaws and power lawn mowers.
1934-1949

Household products develop rapidly in terms of both technology and sales. During this period Husqvarna produces its first electric cookers, dishwashers and washing machines.
1918

Husqvarna acquires Norrahammars Bruk in Sweden and the product range expands to include heating boilers and lawn mowers.
1903

Production of motorcycles starts.
1897

Husqvarna AB is incorporated.
1896

Husqvarna produces its first bicycle. Production continues until 1962, when it is transferred to Monark of Sweden.
1872

Husqvarna starts production of cast-iron sewing machines and kitchen equipment.
1867

Statutory General Meeting in Husqvarna.
1689

The first Husqvarna factory is established, as a weapons foundry.

More information can be found on www.husqvarnamuseum.se