What the better way to go????

[rkshed]

Decided to fix up the old JRED 455 intead of replace.
I want to put an 18" bar on and here i the dilema...
Go with a factory Jonsered bar and and chain for $80.00 or get a Husky bar with a buy one get one @50% off chain deal for $80.00.
I am told the JRED bar is superior quality but I dont know.
Thoughts?

 

[wkpoor]

Husky and Jred are the same just different plastic. Never worry about replacement bars. They will all work. Get cheapest.

 

[bogydave]

Husqvarna bars look like an Oregon bars to me.
I know Oregon makes the chains for Husq.

Check local area for an Oregon dealer, enter your zip. May save some $$ on shipping.
http://www.oregonchain.com/pro/dealer_locator.htm

They have an Oregon bar/chain finder page too

 

[Thistle]

Husqvarna bars look like an Oregon bars to me.
I know Oregon makes the chains for Husq.

Check local area for an Oregon dealer, enter your zip. May save some $$ on shipping.
http://www.oregonchain.com/pro/dealer_locator.htm

They have an Oregon bar/chain finder page too

Oregon makes their bars too.

 

[computeruser]

Decided to fix up the old JRED 455 intead of replace.
I want to put an 18" bar on and here i the dilema...
Go with a factory Jonsered bar and and chain for $80.00 or get a Husky bar with a buy one get one @50% off chain deal for $80.00.
I am told the JRED bar is superior quality but I dont know.
Thoughts?

Odds are they're both Oregon bars with brand-specific paint. It really makes no difference.

 

[TreePointer]

Odds are they're both Oregon bars with brand-specific paint. It really makes no difference.

+1

I will say that my local Jonsered dealer had been putting Total bars on his new saws, but I don't know if he still does that.

 

[computeruser]

Odds are they're both Oregon bars with brand-specific paint. It really makes no difference.

+1

I will say that my local Jonsered dealer had been putting Total bars on his new saws, but I don't know if he still does that.

Those are better bars than Oregon. They seem to wear much better and seem a bit harder, both on the rails and in the bar (i.e. less prone to bending). Plus they look cool, being all shiny and whatnot.

 

[rkshed]

Thanks.
going with the husky bar and chain deal.