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Handheld gas leaf blower
- Comes with both a round and a flat nozzle
- Variable-speed throttle
- Cruise control
- Powerful
- Adjustable tube length
- No vacuum function
- Noisy
The Husqvarna 125B handheld gas blower features a 28 cc engine, a maximum air speed of 170 mph (with the flat nozzle) and an air volume of 470 cubic feet per minute (CFM). It's fairly noisy; at 70 decibels it won't meet noise standards in communities that have put them in place. This blower weighs 9.4 pounds. You can upgrade to the 125BVx (*Est. $190) and get a vacuum kit and a shoulder harness. If you want to spend less and don't mind dealing with a cord, the electric Toro Ultra Blower Vac 51599 (*Est. $70) is almost as powerful and much quieter.
We found the best comparative review of the Husqvarna 125BVx at ConsumerReports.org, where it is rated and ranked along with nine other handheld gas blowers. A product expert at MowersDirect.com recommends it as one of the best handheld gas blowers, and owner reviews at Lowes.com offer a first-person perspective on how this blower has performed over time.
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Our Sources
1. ConsumerReports.orgDetails/Subscribe
The Husqvarna 125BVx is rated based on objective tests of its performance in various areas, as well as on its noise level and ease of handling. A ratings chart ranks the 10 handheld gas blowers that are tested.
Review: Leaf Blowers, Editors of ConsumerReports.org
Product expert Todd Gwaltney recommends the Husqvarna 125B and 125BVs on this retail site. In his review he writes that the 125B is "built to fit the diverse needs of homeowners and has a bevy of premium features to make operation easier."
Review: Husqvarna Consumer 28 cc Handheld Leaf Blower, Todd Gwaltney
3. Lowes.com
About 340 owners rate and review the Husqvarna 125B here, giving it an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars. Though there are a few complaints, most owners are quite happy with their Husqvarna blowers. One writes, "This product starts every time, easy to use, and doesn't wear you out like other blowers. I know it must be a good product because of all the lawn equipment we have this is the one product my wife doesn't mind using."
Review: Husqvarna 28cc 2-Cycle Handheld Gas Blower, Contributors to Lowes.com
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