Husqvarna 125B Handheld Blower

The Husqvarna 125B is a 28 cc handheld gas blower that has been a common sight on landscape and tree service trucks for years. It is light enough to use one-handed and strong enough to clear sawdust, chips and leaves from driveways, patios and lawns.

A cleanup blower for tree crews

After a removal, the yard has to look better than when you arrived. The 125B is the kind of blower that lives on the truck for exactly that: clear sawdust from the driveway, chips from the sidewalk and leaves from the patio, then put it away. It is a handheld, so it is easy to grab, light to carry and quick to start.

It runs on standard 50:1 mixed fuel, the same mix most crews already carry for their saws. That means one fuel can covers the blower and the 2-stroke saws.

Climbers also use it to clear sawdust off the trunk and ground before rigging a big piece, so the ground crew can see the landing zone and footing clearly. A clean work area is a safer work area.

Husky 125B blower strengths

The 125B moves plenty of air for its size and weight, which is why so many landscapers and tree crews have used one. It has a cruise control so you can set the engine speed and give your trigger finger a break on long cleanups. Controls are simple, and parts and service are widely available through Husqvarna dealers.

For big leaf jobs and large properties, a backpack blower moves more air for longer with less arm fatigue. For quick cleanup after tree work, a handheld is the faster tool to pull off the truck.

Being a handheld also means it fits in the truck box with the saws, instead of taking up a whole spot like a backpack unit. For crews with limited space, that alone makes it worth having.

Fuel and maintenance

Use fresh gas mixed at 50:1 with quality 2-stroke oil, such as Husqvarna XP oil, or ethanol-free premix. Old fuel is the number one reason handheld blowers will not start. If the blower will sit for more than a few weeks, run it on premix or drain the fuel.

Clean the air filter regularly, since blowers pull in a lot of dust. Check the spark plug and spark arrestor screen per the manual. A clogged screen makes the engine lose power. Keep the intake clear of leaves and debris, and never run it without the intake guard.

At the end of the season, run the blower on premix before storing it, or drain the tank and run the carburetor dry. Store it in a clean, dry spot and it will start easily in spring.

Safe use

Wear eye and hearing protection, and a dust mask in dry, dusty conditions. Do not point the blower at people, pets or vehicles, and watch for gravel and small stones that can become projectiles. Refuel with the engine off and cool, away from where you will start it. If you prefer a quieter option for residential work, compare it with the Husqvarna 230iB battery blower.

Use the blower at lower throttle near beds and mulch so you move debris without scattering mulch everywhere. Work in one direction toward a pile or the curb rather than blowing debris back and forth.