The Husqvarna 130BT is a gas-powered backpack leaf blower delivering 360 CFM at 145 MPH. It features a 2-cycle 29.5cc engine. (Read full specs)
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Features and Specifications
| Type | Gas-Powered |
|---|---|
| Handling | Backpack |
| CFM | Up to 360 |
| MPH | Up to 145 |
| Blowing Force | 11 N |
| Make | X-Torq® |
|---|---|
| Engine displacement | 29.5cc |
| Strokes | 2 |
| Fuel/oil ratio | 50:1 |
| Speed settings | Variable |
| Throttle position | Tube |
|---|---|
| Cruise control | Yes |
| Fuel tank | 28.16 fl. oz. |
| Vacuum | No |
| Weight | 14.55 lbs |
|---|---|
| Noise rating | 91 dB |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| CARB-compliant | Yes |
| Other model numbers | 965102208 |
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Description
Overview of the Husqvarna 130BT
The Husqvarna 130BT
- Power: The 130BT gas-powered blower, manufactured by Husqvarna, is rated for a max air volume of 360 cubic feet per minute (CFM) and a max air speed of 145 MPH.
- Handling: This blower’s backpack functionality makes make it less exerting on the user, even when used for an extended period of time. Its throttle is located on the tube, which allows you to keep your left hand free. When compared to other gas-powered backpack blowers, the Husqvarna 130BT stands out due to its lower weight: just 14.55 lbs.
- Engine: Its X-Torq® engine boasts a displacement of 29.5cc. Please be aware that 2-cycle engines like this one require a mixture of gas and oil in order to run. For the Husqvarna 130BT, this ratio is 50:1.
- Speed Settings: To provide more control over their job to the user, the unit has a variable speed control setting. No matter the size of the job, the user can adjust the airflow of the Husqvarna 130BT to match it. On top of that, maintaining the selected speed is effortless, as it also features cruise control.
- Noise: As far as gas-powered backpack blowers go, this one is average in terms of noise with a rating of 91 dB.
- Fuel Tank: The fuel tank can hold 28.16 fl. oz. What it loses in fuel capacity compared to many other backpack blowers, the 130BT gains in portability by having a more manageable weight.
- X-Torq®: The X-Torq® is Husqvarna's latest technology for two-stroke engines. It reduces fuel consumption by up to 20% and harmful exhaust emissions by up to 60% while increasing torque over a wider rpm range.
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The Husqvarna 130BT's performance versus other blowers
The following charts are provided to give you an idea how the key specs of the Husqvarna 130BT compare with similar leaf blowers.
- Upon exiting the nozzle, the air can reach speeds of up to 145 MPH, which is on the lower end for gas-powered backpack blowers. For the fastest air speed in this category, you may want to consider the Husqvarna 150BT, which can expell air at a velocity that can reach 270 MPH.
- Regarding its air volume, the airflow of the Husqvarna 130BT can reach 360 CFM (Cubic Feet per Minute), which is on the low end for gas-powered backpack blowers. For the highest air volume, you may want to have a look at the Echo PB-9010T, which boasts with 1110 CFM.
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The bottom line
- Lightweight (14.55 lbs)
- Cruise control
- X-Torq® engine
- Acceptable noise (91 dB)
- Small tank (28.16 fl. oz.)
- Low CFM (360 CFM)
- Low MPH (145 MPH)
About Husqvarna
Founded in 1689 in the town that bore its namesake, Husqvarna is a Swedish company that has been developing and manufacturing quality tools and accessories for 325 years. This makes Husqvarna one of the longest-operating manufacturers of outdoor products. Thanks to its reputation and a passion for innovation and quality, Husqvarna continues to be an industry leader in the outdoor power tool market.
Warranty Information
The Husqvarna 130BT is covered under a warranty for up to 2 years. This warranty may not cover all parts of the blower.
For more information about the warranty of Husqvarna blowers, please consult Husqvarna's warranty policies (opens in a new tab). Alternatively, you can also contact their Customer Support: 1-800-487-5951.
I have had a 130BT for over ten years. Kept the right fuel and oil mix, followed the right starting sequence and it has never failed to start within 3 pulls. Not one time. Eventually one of the torx screws holding the engine on stripped out and the other screw works it way loose every so often. But as long as I keep that one tight it still works great. Could not have gotten better service out of it even though it has worked HARD that whole time. That said, I finally discovered after all those years of fighting wet and thick leaves on my 3 acre property covered with trees that I have been working WAY too hard with a machine that was just too small for my job. I have upgraded to the 360BT and wow what a difference that has made. So, if you have a small residential application of less than a 1/2 acre and only a few trees then you will be well satisfied with the 130BT (and I still have mine as a backup). But for anything larger spend the money for a 360BT or 560BT.