Thoughts on Holzfforma saws

Thought about it Have too many trailers.. literally can go 1 mile down street and grab corded one

It’s a tough life I lead (this is an appreciation not a complaint) I have a few really Good friends!

Example I have access to 75 hp JD tractor with cab and forks. So my 55 Hp Kubota still has pinned bucket. Cause it’s easier to get JD then pay to SSQL
put on mine..

Good friends are life blessing!!

plus if I bought it all where would we store it

 

I wonder if it's just that some operators suck or expect too much. Maybe even treat them badly or are quick to condemn because they are clones. I do expect that the finish and durability of an OEM saw is better so does that mean the clone is junk because it's not the same as OEM but still very good?

I could never have justified the price of an OEM pro saw so I'm happy to have the option of a clone even if it isn't quite as great.

 

Not really, if you watch some of the utube saw guys that mess with aftermarket parts, they will tell you to buy 10 carbs as 1 of the 10 is likely to be good. The cylinder plating stories go on for days.

I’m not saying all aftermarket stuff is junk, I’ve had zero issues with the 162/66/266/268/272 aftermarket offerings, (gaskets, seals, fuel lines, ect) but they are not saws I have to stand behind like porters do, as they are mine and if I sell one I’ll disclose said aftermarket parts to the buyer.

 

I have not had any trouble with plating. I know some say it is a common issue.

To say one will outlast the other is speculation, and would require a large sample of both under exactly the same conditions over a long period of time. Same exact tune, fuel mix, bar oil, feed pressure, chain sharpness, air filter, etc… I would be willing to bet that the clones would do just fine.

The biggest variable I see in clones is how they were assembled. If they are assembled carefully, they run great. If they were slapped together with little care, they won’t last long, but that goes for ANY saw. I have bought oem saws from a dealer/shop that were rebuilt with clear silicone on everything and the bolts loose.

I have seen plenty of oem saws that didn’t last long. Most of the time it is a bad operator. They condemn the saw or brand and have a list of excuses why it broke down or blew up. Once I tear them down, it is evident that it was fuel/maintenance based failure. Straight gas, lack of oil, plugged air filter, messed up carb, dull chain, etc… A tough test to do.

I hate this “made in china” chit, but sometimes it does what you need it to do. A lot of stuff is just junk, but a saw has to do certain things well just to run, so they tend to be better than most consumer garbage. I see there are clones on temu now for $100+. I wonder if they are the same ones.

Buy what you want. Let others do the same.