Recently due to job loss thanks to the Covid 19 panic, I had an opportunity to run a Jonsered 625 II chainsaw. I used it to remove an old stump. It made surprisingly quick work of the stump as expected. The owner wondered if I could get it started, but it easily fired up after I added fuel, the saw had been well maintained, the chain was tight and sharp enough.
Jonsered chainsaws are Swedish made, same as Husqvarna. This saw reminded me of a Husqvarna before I knew they had aquired Jonsered in 1994.
It had the small on/off toggle switch.
Husqvarna AB owns Jonsered Fabrikers AB and they still made equipment up until September 2022.
This 625 II that I was lucky enough to run were made between 1987 and 1997, I could not find an exact date on this saw. They have a 61.5cc engine, (3.75 cu inch). It is advertised as a 4 H.P. (horsepower) engine.
Notable Jonsered 625 II Chainsaw Features
This saw had an 18″ bar but probably could have handled more.
Weight is just over 13 pounds, which is lighter than my Husqvarna 257 so that was nice. They probably don’t make chainsaws with 4HP at 13 pounds anymore.
It had a pull-out choke that I had to manually push back in once the motor was getting fuel. The feel was not much different from the Husqvarna’s, perhaps slightly more difficult. I prefer having the choke easily accessible by my right thumb near the on/off switch. The Jonsered felt a bit cheaper than the Husqvarna. However it had a good deal of power as I ran it. I felt the torque as I revved the motor, which I don’t feel as much with my Husqvarna 257 or the Husqvarna355, however I have no reason to think it was more powerful than the others.
Overall I think I prefer the Husqvarna slightly but this saw certainly got the job done. And would be a good buy for the homeowner looking for a small tree removal or firewood saw.
You may be able to find replacement parts for your Jonsered 625 II HERE
Comparable Saw Being Sold Today
If I had to choose a comparable saw to this Jonsered 625 II being made today I would choose the Husqvarna 545 Mark II. at only 11.7 lbs with 3.7HP and an 18″ bar, I am impressed with this saw. In fact I am considering purchasing this saw at my local Husqvarna dealer, but Amazon sells it also.