Which one to keep?

[u/TuftsofGoo]

Ok so I got both of these off FB Marketplace yesterday. A Stihl BG75 for $35 and a Husqvarna 125B for $100. Would like to keep one and sell one. I will note the Husky is in much better condition overall. Which would you keep?

[u/souleaterGiner1]

Which ever one blows harder. Same with girlfriends and big block engines.

[u/Kacp3rb_ → u/souleaterGiner1]

The correct answer here.

[u/Lunar_Gato]

Stihl is easier to wrench on than Husqvarna

[u/Consistent_Owl_5095 → u/Lunar_Gato]

Good to know. Glad I’m a Stihl guy.

[u/tjolnir417]

I’m a Stihl kinda guy, but I’d probably keep the Husqi in this case.

[u/AzJMan]

There is no comparison in quality, the stihl is a much better unit.

Edit: Some more detail for you, the stihl is rated for over 300 hrs, that Husqvarna is only rated at 50 hours.

[u/TuftsofGoo → u/AzJMan]

Really?? Honestly asking - where did you find that info? That’s nuts.

[u/AzJMan → u/TuftsofGoo]

I am a former 20 year certified tech for a triple dealer, we did stihl, Husqvarna, and Echo. On the emissions tagn you will find a rating. 300, 125, or 50 hours. This is how long the machine took while running to degrade enough that it needed major repair to keep the emissions viable. It is a good indicator of how well built it is. Some times they rate them A, B, or C respectively, but it means the same. Stay away from 50 hour units like that Husqvarna, hose 125s were junk.

Edit: I'd like to add that the 300 hours rating is actually 300+, they only test them up to 300 hours. Like some others have said, it does make a difference if the stihl doesn't run lol. Even a crappy blower like 125 is better than one that doesn't run, but I'd still try and tune up the stihl if possible.

[u/43128]

Husqvarna is junk keep the stihl.

[u/logslicer261]

Keep both, there will be times when you will run one in each hand , and have a spare

[u/jrragsda]

I'm a stihl guy through and through, but that blower is around 25 years old. They're good, but age isn't kind to them. The husqvarna looks much newer.

[u/Pleasant_Ad_1825]

You come to a STIHL forum to ask 🤣

[u/TuftsofGoo → u/Pleasant_Ad_1825]

I was going to post the same thing in the Husky forum, but wouldn’t let me weirdly.

[u/Old_Investigator8352]

Keep the Stihl. Dependability is outstanding on one that age with good quality non ethanol fuel. Those Husqvarnas aren’t near the quality.

[u/Shoney_21z]

Stop and it’s not even close.

[u/Candid_Ad8624]

If both run equally well, the Stihl will usually outlast the Husqvarna in the long run. But if the Stihl is rough (cracked tank, weak compression, or hard to start), the Husqvarna is probably the smarter keeper for everyday use. The Husqvarna looks newer, it’s lighter, less vibration & usually easier cold starts. That said , But believe the STIHL will out live the Husqvarna.

[u/bmxer85]

IMO If both run pretty good, sell them both and put that toward a new stihl blower. Then you will know what you have. I just got a new BG86c and I look forward to see how long i can get out of it. I have had my weed eater for 4 years now which I think is the FS56rc and so far I have no complaints, I run non ethanol gas which I always recommend if possible, if not always 93. Still starts on the 3rd easy pull every time!

[u/RapperKid31]

Stihl all the way. I'd never own a Hsuqi. You couldn't pay me enough. I loved working on Stihl's with my late grandfather. He showed me the bare minimum but it was enough to get by though. Miss him and his guidance.

[u/NeitherHelicopter993]

125b is terrible. Engine mounts come loose and entire thing goes floppy

[u/Fishfisheye]

Posted on r/stihl, what answer do you think you’re going to get?

[u/TuftsofGoo → u/Fishfisheye]

No Husky sub unfortunately, it’s just for motorcycles

[u/Aggravating_Soil5317]

My 69db is still going strong after 20 years. KEEP THE STIHL

[u/Coloradokidd21]

Sell them both and buy an Echo 😂

[u/TuftsofGoo → u/Coloradokidd21]

Really? Echo is better in your view? I have heard Red Max is the king.

[u/Coloradokidd21 → u/TuftsofGoo]

I grew up using Shindawa equipment with my grandpa and that stuff never quit. Echo is Shindawa and my equipment never fails to start even when I leave gas in them all winter. Stihl is really good too I just prefer Echo. Also Echo parts are easy to get Stihl stuff can be a pain to get.

[u/Astufcrustpizza]

The husqvarna personally because of more parts availability

[u/stevie7676]

Much of a muchness,

Sell the Stihl, keep the husqy just because it’s newer👍🏻