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Husqvarna 125BVx
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$199.99
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Summary: The Husqvarna 125BVx is a 28cc gasoline hand held multiple speed blower weighing 9.8 pounds. And it can be used in the vacuuming mode.
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Type: Gasoline handheld blowers
About - Husqvarna 125BVx

Sweeping: Indicates the speed of moving a pile of leaves.

Loosening: Indicates the speed of removing embedded leaf particles from the lawn.

Vacuuming: Reflects how quickly and effectively models with vacuum capability pick up leaves and how finely they are mulched.

Handling and ease of use: Includes ease of maneuvering, using controls, and changing modes.

Noise at ear: Blower-mode noise is based on our measurements at the operator's ear level. Models rated Fair or Poor at ear level emitted at least 85 dBA, loud enough to warrant hearing protection.

Noise at 50 feet: Blower-mode noise is based on industry-standard measurements at 50 feet. Models rated Very Good or Excellent at 50 feet should meet common municipal limits of 65 decibels (dBA).

Features & Specs - Husqvarna 125BVx
info Weight (lbs.) 10
info cc/amp 28cc
info Multiple speeds Yes
info Vacuum capability Yes
info Translucent fuel tank Yes
info Spring assisted starting Yes
info Four-cycle engine No
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User Reviews - Husqvarna 125BVx
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1.0
Hard to keep running
1/26/2013
Pros
Powerful
Cons
Breaks Down
Difficult to Start
Best Uses
Blowing Leaves
Comment:
I've owned this blower for about 6 months now. I have a third of an acre in a suburban development. I purchased this to blow grass and leaves. When it ran, it worked well.<br /><br />But it is difficult to keep running. It stalled often, and lately after it stalls it won't stay running. I'm not much of an engine guy, but after about 15 uses, I would think it would be easier than this to keep the engine running. It's just not worth it.
How long have you owned it:
Three-to-six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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4.0
Does the job
1/17/2013
Pros
Powerful
Starts Easy
Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
Blowing Leaves
Clearing Driveway
Mulching Leaves
Comment:
I use it to blow cut grass off the sidewalk and driveway and to blow and mulch leaves in the fall. Plenty of blowing force. The mulching works well once you get the hang of it. The leaves have to be dry and hold the suction tube at the top of the pile instead of sticking deep in the pile. This helps prevent clogging. Using it for mulching can be a chore on your back with the need to hold it at the proper angle but that's any mulcher of this design. Had it two years with no issues. I would buy it again.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
 
1.0
Sloppy gas leaker
11/5/2012
Pros
Easy to Use
Powerful
Cons
Breaks Down
Difficult to Start
Best Uses
Blowing Leaves
Mulching Leaves
Comment:
The unit ran fine for the first three months of use. Then one day it just died mid-job. Sent it in for repairs covered under the manufacturer's warranty. Three weeks later I finally got it back. Took it home, put gas in it, and did a 2 minute test run. Seemed to work fine. Proceeded to cut the lawn. Afterwards when I tried to use the blower for the grass clippings, fuel was spewing out the back end. The fuel lines were done. It literally ran for no more than 3 minutes total from its previous repair before it broke down again. I'd had enough and returned it to the store for a refund. There is a serious issue with this blower and bad fuel lines and the manufacturer is doing nothing about it.
How long have you owned it:
Three-to-six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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