Husqvarna 125BVx 28cc 2-Cycle Gas Powered 170 MPH Blower/Vac With Smart Start Review

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(More customer reviews)Needed a new blower vac (well, wanted would be a more accurate description) and was torn between the Husky and the Stihl 86 C-E. Was lucky enough to have a neighbor who also wanted one, so we worked out a deal where I would buy both and then sell him the one I didn't want for the price I paid (plus a case of beer).
So, picked them both up. Hard decision, but after a couple of weeks of use, I went with the Stihl. A summary of what I found to be the major points for each:
Build quality - both are excellent. The Stihl feels a bit more stout, but the Husky is no slouch.
Starting - again, pretty much a dead heat. No problems with either one when starting cold or hot.
Comfort - slight edge to the Stihl. The anti-vibration handle does work well, and it generally feels more comfortable to use. It's a close call, however - I can see where the Husky could feel better for some people.
Blowing - again, pretty much a dead heat. I couldn't tell the difference even though the Stihl's specs are a bit better in terms of air flow volume. Both got the job done very well.
Vac - this is my main use for this machine, and the area that swung me over to the Stihl. The shredder blade is more robust in the Stihl, and it can tackle a larger volume of material faster and easier than the Husky. While the Husky was a lot more clog resistant than the Echo I tried, it did clog up once on me, whereas the Stihl just kept chugging along.
The Stihl costs more, but in my area is easier to get serviced. You'll want to check in your area for service places for the Husky. If service is available and you mainly want to use it as a blower, save a few bucks and get the Husky. It's an excellent machine that, with proper care (especially when it comes to gas) will give you years of good service. However, if you want to mainly use it as a vac, the extra money is well spent on the Stihl.
I'll give it five stars, but 4.5 stars is a more accurate rating due to the vac performance.

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Perfect for professional landscape contractors as well as homeowners and do-it-yourselfers, the gas-powered, lightweight Husqvarna 125BVx handheld blower combines high power with state-of-the-art ergonomic design. It comes complete with a flare nozzle for higher air speed and a Vac-Kit for vacuuming/mulching lawn debris. It's also been named "Best Buy" by Consumers Digest.
The engine and starter have been designed so the machine starts quickly with minimum effort (see larger image).