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expired Posted by Meowssi | Staff • May 6, 2024

Husqvarna 28cc 17" Straight Shaft String Trimmer (Factory Reconditioned)

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Northern Tool has Husqvarna 28cc 17" Straight Shaft String Trimmer (Factory Reconditioned, 128LD) for $129.99 - $20 when you apply promo code 285759 in cart = $109.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter Meowssi for posting this deal.

Features:
  • This trimmer is factory reconditioned to perform like new. NorthernTool.com offers reconditioned tools and equipment that meet the same standards and quality as new products, yet give you identical features at considerable savings. Good condition, minor cosmetic blemishes/scratches/dents may be present.
  • SmartStart recoil system
  • AirPurge carburetor and fuel system.
  • 17in. cutting width using 0.095in. dia. line and an easy-loading T25 semiautomatic trimmer head.

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Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • Our research indicates that this deal is $70.01 less (39% savings) than the next best available price for this item (factory reconditioned) from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $180 at the time of this posting.
  • Refer to the original post & forum comments for additional details & discussion. -StrawMan86

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Northern Tool has Husqvarna 28cc 17" Straight Shaft String Trimmer (Factory Reconditioned, 128LD) for $129.99 - $20 when you apply promo code 285759 in cart = $109.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter Meowssi for posting this deal.

Features:
  • This trimmer is factory reconditioned to perform like new. NorthernTool.com offers reconditioned tools and equipment that meet the same standards and quality as new products, yet give you identical features at considerable savings. Good condition, minor cosmetic blemishes/scratches/dents may be present.
  • SmartStart recoil system
  • AirPurge carburetor and fuel system.
  • 17in. cutting width using 0.095in. dia. line and an easy-loading T25 semiautomatic trimmer head.

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • Our research indicates that this deal is $70.01 less (39% savings) than the next best available price for this item (factory reconditioned) from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $180 at the time of this posting.
  • Refer to the original post & forum comments for additional details & discussion. -StrawMan86

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I have this exact trimmer, it's about 8 years old and has worked great for me. I use it 6 months of the year about 15 minutes a week. I went ahead and bought this one, and can sell the old one for probably $50 on FB marketplace, maybe a little more and get 8 more years out of it. Thank you OP!
Sounds like you live in living hell with your HOA.
Tell your HOA it's a hybrid, and that they can go pound sand. WTF are they going to do, give your string trimmer an emissions test? FFS

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MichiganMatt
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I have this exact trimmer, it's about 8 years old and has worked great for me. I use it 6 months of the year about 15 minutes a week. I went ahead and bought this one, and can sell the old one for probably $50 on FB marketplace, maybe a little more and get 8 more years out of it. Thank you OP!
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May 9, 2024
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lharrell79
May 9, 2024
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Same as MichiganMatt. I've owned this exact model since 2007 (17 years). I use it about every week, or other week, for about 15 to 20 minutes. The only problem I've ever had is........ the primer bulb cracked about a year ago. I no longer prime the carburetor. I just crank the pull chord 10 times, and it will finally start. Once it starts, it runs just fine. Without the primer bulb, you essentially have to pull the chord, to get fuel to the carb.

At work, we have a Stihl straight shaft and an Echo straight shaft. The Stihl is a bit heavier, but has more power. The Echo is quite a bit lighter, but doesn't have nearly the power as the Husqvarna. This Husqvarna is is the happy medium, between the Stihl and Echo.
May 10, 2024
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cowboyrx
May 10, 2024
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Shows $129 for me. How do I get it for $110?
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TerrorismIsNotCool
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Quote from lharrell79 :
Same as MichiganMatt. I've owned this exact model since 2007 (17 years). I use it about every week, or other week, for about 15 to 20 minutes. The only problem I've ever had is........ the primer bulb cracked about a year ago. I no longer prime the carburetor. I just crank the pull chord 10 times, and it will finally start. Once it starts, it runs just fine. Without the primer bulb, you essentially have to pull the chord, to get fuel to the carb.

At work, we have a Stihl straight shaft and an Echo straight shaft. The Stihl is a bit heavier, but has more power. The Echo is quite a bit lighter, but doesn't have nearly the power as the Husqvarna. This Husqvarna is is the happy medium, between the Stihl and Echo.
You can buy new primer bulbs, might be a headache ordering the right one for it online but a small engine mechanic would probably order it for relatively cheap
May 10, 2024
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TealIdea227
May 10, 2024
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I was given one of these. It's completely usable, and that's not a bad price. But ... if I wanted to give electric a run for its money and I planned on using it for 10 years, I'd be looking for deals on the 525L in this brand name. Northern Tool also has the Stihl FS 91R on sale.

I no longer care what I paid for my trimmer 10 years ago, but the 128LD sits untouched waiting for me to convert it into a pole pruner one day ... also, 10 years is a long time to hope a single battery will still function.
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mohamed2017
May 10, 2024
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Quote from cowboyrx :
Shows $129 for me. How do I get it for $110?
Coupon code is in the post
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StrongScene1579
May 10, 2024
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I'm in for one thanks OP.

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RugerRedhawk
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Quote :
At work, we have a Stihl straight shaft and an Echo straight shaft. The Stihl is a bit heavier, but has more power. The Echo is quite a bit lighter, but doesn't have nearly the power as the Husqvarna. This Husqvarna is is the happy medium, between the Stihl and Echo.
You can certainly get many different models if each of these brands that will vary in weight and power.
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Gravytrain21
May 11, 2024
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Is this 2-cycle or 4? Our HOA has a restriction on 2 cycle machines for homeowner use. Only lawn care companies can use 2-cycle, sucks we know but it is what is.
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GoIU
May 11, 2024
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homeowner and I bought the same trimmer years ago. works great, and starts right away 95% or so of the time.

cons, loud like most gas trimmers.

I can't tell you if the price is a good deal, but the product is good.
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Quote from Gravytrain21 :
Is this 2-cycle or 4? Our HOA has a restriction on 2 cycle machines for homeowner use. Only lawn care companies can use 2-cycle, sucks we know but it is what is.
2-cycle.

If you're in a HOA, I'd assume you don't have a large yard or much beyond just trimming long grass. If that's true, get a quality battery unit.
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Quote from bail_w :
Don't buy this trimmer. Get a Stihl and you won't have to deal with the pain and suffering
Can I ask what problems did you have (if you have time)? Thanks.

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Quote from bargainhunterforever :
Can I ask what problems did you have (if you have time)? Thanks.
Idk what his issue is, he sounds like a hater tbh.

But I have this trimmer. Got it two years ago and ran great the 1st year and half. Now, it's giving me issues. It dies when I turn the choke off unless I keep feathering the gas.

It's a carb problem, which is really odd since I have a bunch of equipment and use the same gas in everything (gas is ethanol free with stabil added) and none of my other equipment has issues. Have stihl chainsaws, they run fine, have echo chainsaws, also run fine, and other husqvarna trimmers, also run fine. Not sure why this one has an issue.

With that said, I'll clean or replace the carb and I'm sure it will be running fine again.
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