Customer Reviews

Husqvarna 125BT 25.4cc 2-Stroke Gas Powered 140 MPH Backpack Blower

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Readers take note: I almost never write reviews. However, I had read a review from someone else regarding an earlier (?) model who had given this 1 star and it was COMPLETELY unjustified.
This is a FANTASTIC tool. Here's why:
1. Starts very easily. Four pulls and you are under way.
2. The machine is really light and easy on the back.
3. The machine is quieter than the Poulan gas blower I had prior. It's still louder than an electric, but....
4. The hose has a throttle lock to keep it at full speed without wearing out your finger. No more cramped hands!
5. Because it is a backpack style, there is virtually no vibration felt. Again, beats my prior Poulan hands down.

My property is about 1 1/2 acres and I was able to remove a good portion of the leaves in about 1+ hours.

I've purchased this 125BT blower in MAR 2007, so now its 4 yrs old & it needs a new carburator according to the Husqvarna dealer. The problem is that I paid $175.00 for this junk blower & the new carburator costs $110.00 installed.
So in 4 yrs. it went bad. Here's the kicker, it was used only in the fall so maybe 10 hrs/year.
DO NOT BUY THIS MODEL, you'll be sorry you did.
Wally

Ive had this model for four years and it's still going strong. I was surprised after storing it for a year when it started with one or two pulls. The power is what kept me from rating it any higher. Its great for driveways and light debris but it lacks the real power neccesary to move anything wet. Recently I bought a Stihl BR600, but still use this one for quick clean ups. After each use, I clean the machine and disassemble it. I think that is the reason it's lasted me so long.

I bought this product at Lowe's at a discount with the actual blower tube missing. Since it is just a piece of plastic my thinking was how much can the tube be for a $200 blower since the whole motor and blower unit itself was intact. The price quoted by Husqvarna dealers was $130 - $150 +!!! Husqvarna Customer No Support was a waste of time. They just say (after a 4 day wait) that the dealer can charge whatever they want and I can only get the parts from the dealer. This may be a decent product - I don't really know since I have not gotten to use it. But keep in mind that if it breaks, even with a small problem, the price of parts alone will exceed what the blower is worth.