Husqvarna 350bf vs 350bt

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Can someone tell me the difference between the 2? Are these good machines for a homeowner?

Or should I buy a stihl br350?


Thanks
 
I don't know the difference between those two but the 150BT is the same engine. I did some googling and found an article: http://www.infobarrel.com/husqvarna_150bt_vs_350bt that says the only difference between the 150BT and the 350BT is the tube end. I looked at the IPL's on Partstree and this is true, the 150BT has a different number for its end tube. The cylinder, fan and muffler is the same on all three models. Go by your local Northern Tool and see if they have this: http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200474696_200474696

Make sure the carb is adjustable. The low needle is in the top of the carb and it may have a high on the back, near the fuel barb. Not all have the high speed needle, so make sure you see a little white plug in a hole near the brass fuel barbs. It is easy to spot, once you know what to look for.
 
Hmm, not sure that you will find the Husky 350 to be that much of an upgrade. IDK about the Stihl because I am not a Stihl fan. Parts availability is my issue, I don't like driving to a dealer. Back to the topic, I would shop around first. It seems to me that the Shindaiwa EB802RT is semi cheap from my local dealer: http://www.shindaiwa-usa.com/Products/Blowers/EB802RT.aspx I can't remember how much it was but it was under $500. Last year, Husqvarna ran a 20 % off sale on black friday and Redmax, who makes Husky blowers, ran a sale too. If you can wait, there might be some good deals this fall. I would like a bigger backpack, but since muffler modding mine, I haven't found it overmatched. I used it 4 weeks ago to blow leaves out of overgrown flowerbed. Worked just fine, but it is a little bit slow when the piles of leaves are up to my waist and 5 feet wide. I just have to have patience.
 
Just at a quick glance of t he Husqvarna site:
It appears that the "bt" and "bf" are just designators of the throttle location.

BT- tube mounted
http://www.husqvarna.com/us/products/leaf-blowers/350bt/965877502/
BF - frame mounted.
http://www.husqvarna.com/us/products/leaf-blowers/350bf/965877701/

You'll want to check if the tube throttle has a way to set/hold the throttle at whatever desired speed, you need.
Having to constantly squeeze a trigger, as you move leaves
will get tiresome rapidly!

I've only run my Echo units, Thus I can Not speak to the ergonomics of the Huskys.
But I much prefer the tube throttle.
I like the trigger action on the hand grip vs the friction set lever on the arm type throttle.

I think it's Handier, easier to control when working around the yard.
You have a free hand for grabbing limbs or vines or carrying something.

Remember, this is an Echo unit. The Husky may be just great!
With the throttle arm up, I find that I hang up the throttle arm inside the strap, when slipping the blower over my shoulders, about half the times I grab it.
But this is all just a matter of how I pick it up and try to slip into it.
Someone else may *never* have it happen to them.
 
You'll want to check if the tube throttle has a way to set/hold the throttle at whatever desired speed, you need. Having to constantly squeeze a trigger, as you move leaves will get tiresome rapidly!
There is a throttle control as well as a trigger on the 350BT.
 

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