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Husqvarna 128LD 28cc 2 cycle 17 in Straight Shaft Gas String Trimmer

Last Updated: March 8, 2019 (Refresh Now)
7.8
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
408
Old Reviews
83
Unverified
84
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Review Analysis - 241 recent, verified reviews

Detailed Mode
Hair
 42
trimming, grass, best trimmer, weed, weeds
+88%
-12%
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" ...  I used thicker cord, and the unit still cut great with no power loss. ... I have about 200 trees I trim around every other week - this trimmer did it all with ease .  ...  "
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" ...  It makes whatever trimming you are doing so much easier.  ...  "
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" ...  Starts exactly as it should and idles without spinning the cutter head.  ...  "
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" ...  This is an excellent trimmer.  ...  "
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" ...  Trimmer works perfect.  ...  "
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" ...  Serious power that gets through thick grass.  ...  "
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" ...  This thing starts up and is a POWERFUL cutter. ... I have Trimmer Plus attachments and Craftsman attachments.  ...  "
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" ...  It is the first trimmer I have ever owned at consistently starts exactly when it is supposed to.  ...  "
Ease of Use
 34
start, easy to start, starts, easy to use, powerful
+88%
-12%
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" ...  my husband loves it does everything it says, easy start trimmes great.  ...  "
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" ...  Other then that it is a good machine starts easy and all.  ...  "
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" ...  This one is a breeze.  ...  "
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" ...  A versatile, multi-task tool.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy starting and handling.  ...  "
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" ...  It is very easy starting and has a super easy string reloading mechanism.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to start, powerful, well works with attachments  ...  "
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" ...  So far so good, starts easy and runs very well.  ...  "
Product Reliability
 25
last year, husqvarna, eater, 128ld, weed
+56%
-44%
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" ...  Bought my Poulan Pro now that I've had for the last year and it's the same mixture, no problems at all with it.  ...  "
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" ...  Arrived promptly and after 2 months it works fine  ...  "
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" ...  I had a Toro for about 12 years before this one.  ...  "
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" ...  Awesome wish I bought years ago 😎  ...  "
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" ...  For 200$ - my last unit lasted 7 years, even after I ran over the shaft with my tractor.  ...  "
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" ...  I hope when I replace it will last longer.  ...  "
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" ...  started right a way.  ...  "
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" ...  I've had it several months and I always get reliable starts.  ...  "
Build Quality
 18
shaft, string, strap, husqvarna, heavy
+56%
-44%
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" ...  This thing seems twice stronger than the Craftsman or weed eater models I have used in the past.  ...  "
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" ...  Assembly was very easy, the line was nice and thick.  ...  "
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" ...  Straight shaft design is great for people over 6 feet tall.  ...  "
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" ...  Its a little heavy, but that comes with solid construction.  ...  "
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" ...  The detachable shaft is a revelation.  ...  "
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" ...  Dual heavy duty strings allow it to go through some really tough vegetation.  ...  "
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" ...  I gave it 2 stars because it’s clearly a solid piece of equipment despite the carburetor adjustment requirement.  ...  "
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" ...  Sturdy but not as much power as you would think from the cc count  ...  "
Overall performance
 16
starts, start, speed, performance, job done
+88%
-13%
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" ...  Great piece of equipment love it, starts easy and runs just as good!  ...  "
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" ...  Gets the job done well  ...  "
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" ...  Gets the job done.  ...  "
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" ...  Starts easy and runs great.  ...  "
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" ...  It hasn't failed to start and runs like a champ.  ...  "
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" ...  My Husqarna works great and I am very pleased with its performance .  ...  "
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" ...  Fast shipping and easy to start.  ...  "
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" ...  Does a great job.  ...  "
Price
 15
money, waste your money, 200, worth the money, worth
+73%
-27%
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" ...  After researching many brands, including Sthil at a much higher cost I opted to try this unit out.  ...  "
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" ...  A great weed wacker at a great price.  ...  "
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" ...  This machine is worth every penny!  ...  "
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" ...  The price was good and the product does exactly what I need it to do.  ...  "
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" ...  Save your self time and money and get a quality product.  ...  "
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" ...  It's a pretty good machine for the money.  ...  "
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" ...  The Husqvarna has tackled everything I've thrown at it, and I have no regrets for spending money on this quality product.  ...  "
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" ...  Best Edger money could buy!  ...  "
Comfort
 15
head, string, starts, throttle, heavy
+73%
-27%
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" ...  We are still learning how to use it (mainly the holding position - for comfort).  ...  "
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" ...  Comfortable to use with a neck strap and starts on the first pull.  ...  "
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" ...  I would recommend getting a strap when you purchase one of these.  ...  "
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" ...  I also like that it is ergonomic and lightweight relative to other models from other brands.  ...  "
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" ...  Very powerful and responsive to throttle position.  ...  "
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" ...  String does what it’s supposed to when you bump it.  ...  "
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" ...  I found a universal strap on Amazon for 10 dollars.  ...  "
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" ...  Beats the Ryobi tap-and-go, hands down  ...  "
Setup
 9
followed, ran, line, easy to use, easy to assemble
+67%
-33%
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" ...  Assembly was very easy, the line was nice and thick.  ...  "
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" ...  Of gass followed the starting instructions and it started up and ran like a champ.  ...  "
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" ...  easy to use and easy to assemble.  ...  "
For Running
 9
running, starts, runs great, runs, yard
+44%
-56%
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" ...  This thing won’t run.  ...  "
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" ...  I just bought it in the spring and it never ran right.  ...  "
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" ...  I was happy until I tried to get the machine running.  ...  "
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" ...  2nd time starting wouldn't stay running.  ...  "
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" ...  Went to use it for the first time this year and can't keep it running (getting no fuel).  ...  "
Returns
 7
amazon, going, stars, returned, refund
+14%
-86%
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" ...  I should have checked it when it came in and returned it but we had too much going on so it’s sat in the basement for nearly a year.  ...  "
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" ...  When we tried to return it to Amazon .  ...  "
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" ...  And of course I'm outside the window for returns  ...  "
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" ...  They said ship it back.  ...  "
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" ...  My mistake was in replacing it with same unit, and not getting a full refund.  ...  "
Fit
 7
weedeater, wing nut, string, husqvarna, head
+57%
-43%
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" ...  It is very easy starting and has a super easy string reloading mechanism.  ...  "
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" ...  Now for me this wasn't a huge problem I adjusted the carb screws with a spline carb tool took 2 mins to do.  ...  "
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" ...  Also all my attachments fit.  ...  "
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" ...  No push mower for tight spaces needed any more.  ...  "
Marketplace
 6
return, going, thank, received, policy
+67%
-33%
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" ...  I will order one.  ...  "
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" ...  Exactly as advertised!  ...  "
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" ...  Amazon was great with the return though.  ...  "
Power Consumption
 5
plenty, good, starts, easy
+100%
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" ...  Power and reliability the things it gives me.  ...  "
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" ...  Starts easy and has some serious power  ...  "
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" ...  Has plenty of power.  ...  "
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" ...  been good so far plenty power etc  ...  "
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" ...  Alot of power good balance  ...  "
Cables
 5
weed, pull, old, new, brand
+80%
-20%
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" ...  I used thicker cord, and the unit still cut great with no power loss.  ...  "
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" ...  Also +1 for it being so easy to refill the cords.  ...  "
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" ...  Spark plug look old and it was brand new.  ...  "
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" ...  It was clear that my old electric weed eater wasn't going to be up to the task (nor did I have enough extension cables!).  ...  "
Delivery
 5
box, started, received, item, husqvarna
+100%
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" ...  The item arrived today. ... The best part of this was the shipping.  ...  "
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" ...  Got it delivered.  ...  "
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" ...  Arrived ahead of delivery date.  ...  "
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" ...  Arrived promptly and after 2 months it works fine  ...  "
Weight
 5
light, balance, trimmer, heavy
+80%
-20%
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" ...  I love the ease of starting this, s couple pulls on the rope and it’s running, I also like the balance and light weight of the machine  ...  "
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" ...  Weight and balance are good.  ...  "
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" ...  Light weight, easy to use.  ...  "
Capacity
 4
jungle, cutting, run, grass, around the house
+100%
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" ...  Worked so good, I purchased a 2nd unit for our lake home.  ...  "
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" ...  Good buy just remember this isn't a commercial weed eater but great light weight for around the house  ...  "
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" ...  This is a great product, however do not expect it to cut a foot or more of grass, its good for maintaining your yard but not so much for cutting down a jungle.  ...  "
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" ...  It so far has been perfect for cutting my small from yard.  ...  "
As Gift
 3
+67%
-33%
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" ...  I would recommend it and even buy it as a gift.  ...  "
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" ...  Perfect housewarming gift for the new homeowners  ...  "
Band
 3
heavy, come, starts, shoulder strap
+67%
-33%
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" ...  I would recommend getting a strap when you purchase one of these.  ...  "
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" ...  Comfortable to use with a neck strap and starts on the first pull.  ...  "
Size
 3
weight, powerful, little, balance
+67%
-33%
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" ...  Weight and balance are good.  ...  "

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