Ratings & Reviews for Husqvarna 525LST 2-cycle 19.3-in Straight Shaft Gas String Trimmer
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What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise this trimmer for its powerful cutting performance, lightweight design, and durability. Most highlight exceptional power that effortlessly handles thick weeds and tall grass while reducing fuel consumption and string usage. Many appreciate the lightweight, well-balanced construction that minimizes fatigue and vibration, allowing extended use without discomfort. Reviewers express strong confidence in long-term reliability, with many referencing past ownership of similar models lasting 10–20 years. A small number report mechanical issues like throttle cable failures or string spool difficulties, but these remain isolated concerns that do not diminish the broader consensus of satisfaction.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Junk
Would Not RecommendTotal junk. Doesnt start worth a dam. I have to go get my Craftsman corded string trimmer to get the job done. Pretty sure I'll never by Husqvarna again, and I'm spreading the word.
It works great if you can figure out how to reload
Have yet to figure out how to open the string container and reload it. Looked in the instructions and there were no instructions on that.
Verified Purchaser
Great smooth operating, powerful trimmer.
Would RecommendThe trimmer works really well. Its quiet compared to my old craftsman and it doesnt vibrate nearly as much either. Used it for over an hour straight and didnt mind. Plenty of power for thick weeds. No regrets!
Verified Purchaser
Only use it twice so far seems like a good one
Would RecommendLight weight and you can use it with one hand when needed
Verified Purchaser
head stopped spinning on second use
Would Not Recommendafter reading mixed reviews I decided to still give this string trimmer a try. Well, that was a mistake, the head stopped spinning on the second use of it. Great power and cuts great, but not worth the price for it to go bad in a day or 2.
It shook terribly at part throttle right out of the box, had to return. Very nice unit, must've gotten a defective one, sad the quality control isn't good, looks like other people are having issues too.
D-E-P-E-N-D-A-B-L-E
Would RecommendThe weight amd the brand. I have had my Husqvarna weedeater for over 13 years. It has served me well and cut a LOT of grass. This was the model that took it's place. I am a Husqvarna fan !!!
Verified Purchaser
Best trimmer yet
Powerful, reliable
Verified Purchaser
Pretty good
Its pretty good. Not quit what I thought an almost $500 yard tool should be. I like the better material its got on it. Ive used it twice now and have a pretty steep hill side and a LOT of fence line to cover. It doesnt bog down and plows right thru it. I have noticed im not using nearly as much string as I did on my old husky with a less powerful motor. Not as easy to start, i seem to pull a little more. Its still new so it might be me needing to adjust a little to it. Definitely not hard to st...
Verified Purchaser
Very smooth with no vibration!
Easy start and plenty of power!
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New for Me
Would RecommendI was needing a newer grass trimmer and this one was priced in my budget terms and works really well so far. I purchased their brand of pre-mixed fuel and it is a good fuel.
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