Who makes Craftsman Chainsaws? And where are they made?
The Craftsman brand was started as a house brand by Sears in 1927. However, after Sears went through bankruptcy in 2017, the rights to the Craftsman name were sold to Stanley Black & Decker. They bought the brand for $900 million. Sears still retains a limited license to sell Craftsman products.
Craftsman chainsaws are now made in China and are imported mainly by MTD products. Craftsman has manufacturing facilities in many states across the US where many Craftsman products are constructed and finished, though this does not apply to their chainsaws.
We’ve got more down below for those wanting a more detailed answer.
Craftsman Chainsaw Manufacturer
Sears never manufactured Craftsman’s chainsaws themselves.
They outsourced production to other manufacturers, who made the products according to Sears’s designs and specifications. They would then white-label the Craftsman brand name.
Husqvarna is one often-cited company that has made Craftsman chainsaws over the years.
Craftsman chainsaws usually had exclusive features or functions that set them apart from the manufacturer’s own chainsaws, though they could sometimes be identical.
See the range of current Craftsman Chainsaws for sale.
US Manufacturing Plants
Craftsmen manufacture and finish many other power tools, storage gear, hand tools, automotive tools, and outdoor tools and equipment in the US.
- Pressure washers and engines are manufactured in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Craftsman oil and lubricants are made in Council Bluffs, Iowa
- Mower attachments and resin sheds are made in Illinois
- Saw blades are made in Kentucky
- Vacuums are made in Binghamton, New York
- Mowers and snow blowers are made in Tupelo, Mississippi
- Knives, saws, and storage are made in South Carolina
And that’s not all, but it reveals how much of the brand is based in the USA.
However, unlike Stihl chainsaws, Craftsman Chainsaws are not manufactured or assembled in the USA. Instead, they are made offshore.
Who Makes Sears Chainsaws?
So, who makes Sears chainsaws?
Stanley Black and Decker do now!
The Craftsman chainsaw range is available on Amazon now and is generally well-reviewed. They sell both gas and battery-powered chainsaws.
If you’re looking for Craftsman chainsaw parts, you can still head over to Sears Parts Direct here for whatever you might need.
Craftsman chainsaws used to be awesome but they’re nowhere near as good any more. Give me a Husky any day man.