Husqvarna 130C
#8 in GasFull review
A curved shaft trimmer with enough engine for thick grass, for buyers who prefer the balance of a curved shaft.
Amazon $239.99$239.99
3.4/5
A pro grade trimmer for owners of big properties who run it for hours at a time and want it to last years.
- 16.5 inSwath
- .105 inLine
- 10.3 lb (dry)Weight
- 2 yearsWarranty
Check price at STIHL$359.99
Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Professional build with a forged connecting rod and four bearing gearbox
- More power than the homeowner STIHLs for thick grass and weeds
- Takes heavy .105 in line
Cons
- About $100 more than the FS 56 RC-E for the same swath
- No easy start system, so it takes a firmer pull
- Not sold in California
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its power source. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | 41442000137US |
|---|---|
| Cutting | |
| Cutting swath | 16.5 in |
| Largest line | .105 in |
| Line feed | Bump feed |
| Shaft | Straight |
| Converts to edger | No |
| Takes attachments | No |
| Power | |
| Engine or battery | 27.2 cc, 2-stroke |
| Build | |
| Weight | 10.3 lb (dry) |
| Warranty | 2 years |
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