Husqvarna Trimmers

[MowerUp]

Does anyone have experience with the new 325LX Husqvarna trimmers? I saw one at a trade show and it seemed to have exceptional power. Is this true in the field?<p>

[A CUT ABOVE]

Don't have experience with the 325LX, but 90% of my 2-cycle stuff is Husky. I love em!!

[Dave]

Heavy& they heat up scoring the cylinder also chk to see how many rings are on the piston,i think you<br>will be in for a big surprise<br>

[CLM1]

Funny, I was shopping for an edger today. I too like the Husky. I have had a Husky saw since Hugo rolled through here back in '89. It's a real cutting machine and very dependable.<br>Dave, could you elaborate alittle more on this? What's your opinion on what's availble in the marketplace? Thanks!

[gene gls]

I have a Husky chain saw and the 245 trimmer for brush and would not recomend Husky to anyone.

[gorrell]

I've got two Husqvarnas, a 225L and a 122. I personally like the 122 best because of it's 9.2# weight, and still has .9HP. The 225L is an ok trimmer, but a tad too heavy. I demoed the 325 at Expo 99 and found it to be a very light and powerful unit. I'd buy one in a heartbeat. Thanks, Lynn

[thelawnguy]

Not sure about the new stuff, but the older (few years anyway) stuff was rebadged junk. My husky 41 saw is nothing but a crapsman, or Poulan, with orange paint. Live and learn. Next saw will not be a husky.<p>Bill

[Mowman]

Mowerup, I just purchased a Husqvarna 322L straight shaft trimmer. Has 22.5cc engine w/ a straight shaft and solid drive shaft,weighs in at only 8.4lbs,a huge plus if you will be using for long periods of time. I think that is plently of power for trimming grass. Paid $279.00. Hope this helps make your decision.

[Buddy2]

The new 300 series trimmers are an exceptional piece of equipment. They are lighter, more powerful, quieter and THEY MEET<br>EPA. All product lines have teething problems<br>from time to time, the difference is how the dealer looks after it. These units have been out for 2 years and have had VERY little trouble.

[Stinger]

Mower Up, Mower Up, is that like cowboy up or something? Anyway Husky products was my virgin run back when I started out with new equipment. I've either owned or operated them all at one time or another because my dad was a dealer. The 325 is a good machine minus all the plastic molded I can't wait 2 break crap around the handle. When you need parts forget it, I had previously ordered two 325's myself but they backordered them twice so I went with Red Max<br>instead. Husky prouducts are good if you buy the high-end stuff, but grab your wallet come time 4 repairs. Try a Red Max or a Shindaiwa you'll be happier in the long run.

[kenneybros]

Lawnguy Its a slight possibility that i am wrong due to the year you are talking about but now a days the 2 digits are residential and the 3 digits are commercial(55 Rancher is a good example, 257 is a good example of the commercial one... and by the way those rule.) I own a 45 I told the dealer, of just husky products, that i wanted a saw that would last a long time and could cut constantly he said the minimum i would want to buy is the 45. It was a great deal cuz it was a 97(in late summer 99) and was the only one left. This thing runs great starts after like 3 pulls (2 on choke)... i havent brought it into the shop yet. <br> I know that this is gonna sound kind of contradictirary but when i saw people where bad mouthing husky saws i had to put in my (very)limited opinion. I have always had a funny feeling about the husky trimmers cuz they just dont look commercial. Also ive never seen them in the feild. As far as the saws i have never seen any other kind of saw. Good luck with the trimmers everybody!

[WALKERMOW]

MOWERUP I HAVE 4 OF THE 225'S AND 2 OF THE 232'S I ADMIT THEY ARE NOT THE LIGHTEST TRIMMER ON THE MARKETBUT MY EXPERIENCE IS THAT I HAVE NEVER PUT ANY ONE OF THEM IN THE SHOP...I HAVE REPLACED LOOP HANDLES AND PULL ROPES BUT THAT'S GOING TO HAPPEN WHEN YOU USE THEM AS MUCH AS I DO ...I BOUGHT A 325LX LAST SUMMER, THE 325LX HAS BEEN REPAIRED 5 TIMES UNDER WARRANTY AND 1 TIME OUT OF WARRANTY..I HOPE IT WAS BECAUSE THE 325 WAS A NEW PRODUCT MAYBE THE BUGS ARE WORKED OUT BUT WHEN IT IS RUNNING IT IS A GREAT TRIMMER POWER TO WEIGHT RATIO IS SECOND TO NONE

[eslawns]

I have used Husky trimmers since I started and the 122L & 125L (both made by Maruyama) are awesome. The 225L and 232L are VERY powerful, but a pain to start. (No primer bulb on the carb) 122L/125L are still available in Maruyama line for less $$ than Husky. Last year when my last running 122L was relieved of my posession, I decided to try Lesco's LST 2300. Cheaper and more powerful than the 122L, but loud! BTW, Robin has a new 4-stroke that weighs in under 12 lbs. It's a bit pricey, but should be quieter and last longer than the 2-cycles. They also have a featherweight under 7 lbs. Redmax also has a good line. I was looking at one at my dealer when a guy came in for a part for one. His fell of the truck on the interstate. All it needed was a carb cover and a gas cap. I see a lot of Shindaiwa, but they all seem heavy. Also, parts for ANY Husky at any dealer have been hard to get. <br><p><font size="1">Edited by: eslawns

[WALKERMOW]

HEY ESLAWNS HUSKY IS PUTTING PRIMER BULBS ON THEIR 225 AND 232 NOW BUT OLD MODELS WERE ONLY HARD TO START WHEN YOU RUN THEM OUT OF GAS

[eslawns]

I rarely run any of my stuff out of gas. I fill before every other lawn so I don't have to walk back to the truck. Those things are a pain in the rump to start every day. I wouldn't know about their new stuff, though. There is other equipment out there that is just as good and far less money. To name a few: Redmax, Robin, Lesco, Maruyama. For what you pay for 2 325LX Huskies, I can buy 3 Redmax LD trimmers. And IF I need a part, I can actually get it without waiting for 3 weeks.

[SLSNursery]

I bought a couple 325 Husky trimmers this year, and have been fairly satisfied (there is a potentially defective shaft - but it is a quick repair). The operators seem to like them because they are lighter than the others. I have had very good luck logging hundreds or thousands of hours on Husqvarna equipment. Even an old (12 years or so)trimmer that I converted into a brush cutter still runs strong. One trimmer from two years ago (I forget the model#) doesn't run as well as the others, but everything else is fine. We run saws, line trimmers, and hedge trimmers. In fact, its always the Husky stuff that seems to get stolen (a 371 saw last week) before the other brands. <br>By the way Bill, there is a big difference between homeowner lines and the commercial ones. A good dealer can steer you to the right saw for your application. We used to cut a lot of trees for firewood with only Husky saws(268s and 272s), and my buddy with a tree service runs them like crazy. Just my two cents. (Bill- also - yes I was referring to solo operators for most of the other post - thank you for your correction).<br><p>----------<br>Phil Grande - Soundview Landscape Supply - http://members.aol.com/slsnursery<br>Ivy League Landscaping - http://members.aol.com/scagrider