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Husqvarna 128LD
 
Price range:
$219.95 - $286.00
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Summary: The Husqvarna 128LD is a 28cc string trimmers straight shaft trimmer weighing 13.6 lbs. It uses a 0.095" diameter cutting line with a dual line system.
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Type: Gas string trimmers
About - Husqvarna 128LD

The Husqvarna 128LD is part of the string trimmer test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, string trimmer models like the 128LD are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.


Trimming:
Indicates how quickly and neatly models cut grass.

Edging:
How quickly and neatly models trimmed a vertical line along a walkway.

Tall grass & weeds:
Indicates cutting power in tall grass and weeds.
About This Brand

Husqvarna markets a small line of gas string trimmers for both the consumer and professional market. These string trimmers are available with both two- and four-cycle engines, and many have split-shaft designs for attachments. You'll find Husqvarna string trimmers at Lowe's and dealer stores; prices range from $170 to $300.

Features & Specs - Husqvarna 128LD
info Weight (lbs.) 13.6
info Engine size 28cc
info Shaft Straight
info Four-cycle engine No
info Dual line Yes
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User Reviews - Husqvarna 128LD
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1.0
No Guts!
3/26/2013
Pros
Cons
No Power
Best Uses
Boat anchor
Comment:
It fired right up right out of the box. As I walked towards the weeds I meant to cut, the thing started to bog down - and it haddn't cut anything yet! I had to continuously play with the throttle to keep the RPMs up. When I was working up the hill, it had trouble with the fuel supply which made those hard-to-reach place a serious challenge trying coordinate the throttle and maintaining the angle of the machine to keep the gas flowing into the engine. I'm not even sure if the fools who rate this thing even know which end the machine is supposed to cut grass??? My electric B&D has more balls than this piece of garbage!
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
 
1.0
JUNK !!!
8/25/2012
Pros
None
Cons
Difficult to Start
Best Uses
None
Comment:
I have owned a 128LD for about 2 years. The trimmer has been used less than 15 times, and I have had to replace the recoil starter 4 times. This trimmer is a piece of junk. Save your money.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
 
5.0
Worth it's weight
7/28/2012
Pros
All around tough machine
Easy to start
HD thick string 095
It's quieter than most
Powerful
Strong motor
Cons
None so far
Best Uses
Hedging
Straight Edging
Trimming Around Rocks
Weeds & Tall Grass
Comment:
Well protected machine. Not cheap but you get what you pay for. I picked this machine up after returning a Troy Bilt. TB was hard to start and too heavy for me. The Husqvarna isn't light but seemed to be better balanced. Since it was easy to start I wasn't tired by the time I got it started like the TB. I have cut done some pretty tall and tough stuff in my back yard with the Husqvarna and was surprised how tough it was. Well priced at [@]
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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