Husqvarna 350BT Review: Powerful Air Volume and Breezy Comfort Combined

The Husqvarna 350BT backpack leaf blower is a bestseller for many reasons, and we’re going to tell you about them in this Husqvarna 350BT review. However, this blower is not for everyone.

Homeowners with average yards may find this tool more powerful and heavier than they need. In addition, some commercial buyers need a blower that has even more power than this one.

Which leaf blower is perfect for your situation depends on you and your needs. This Husqvarna leaf blower review gives you a complete overview of this machine’s capabilities, specs, highlights, and drawbacks so that you can make a more informed purchasing decision about this blower.

Husqvarna 350BT Blower Pros and Cons

Husqvarna 350BT Specs and Highlights

This Husqvarna backpack blower is designed for commercial landscape businesses, contractors, and people with large acreage properties, farms, and other locations with medium-duty leaf blowing needs.

The powerful air volume, comfortable harness, and massive fuel tank make it easy to keep on working for hours with this machine.

• 50cc commercial-grade X-Torq engine
• Air volume 692 cfm
• Weight 22 pounds
• Multiple ergonomic features
• Air speed 180 MPH
• Fuel-efficient and low-emissions

– Husqvarna 350BT Review

Not everyone needs a powerful backpack blower to keep their yard in shape, but if you do need one, you’ll have a lot of company if you choose a Husqvarna 350BT. This popular yard equipment is manufactured by a company with decades of experience in the outdoor tool market. They have focused their knowledge on designing this blower for commercial and large-scale residential users who need a robust, reliable, simple-to-use blower to tackle medium and large leaf blowing tasks.

This engine’s design focuses on an end-user who needs a blower for frequent and sustained use. The air speed and volume are calibrated for the most efficient blowing of leaves and other debris on large, open areas. The top air volume of 692 cfm is powerful enough for all but the most challenging jobs, and air speeds of 180 mph can easily handle wet leaves, branches, large pine cones, and gravel.

Users appreciate the many ergonomic features of this machine because they make it more comfortable when operating a blower for long periods. One innovative ergonomic feature is the adjustable, offset handle that takes the strain off the forearm and wrist on the arm used to control the tube.

The blower comes with a manual, and we advise reading it and following all instructions for use, maintenance, and safety. It’s crucial to store blowers and the gasoline and oil to operate them in a garage or tool shed where they stay dry and out of direct sunlight. Storing them inside the house can be hazardous.

Anyone who needs a blower for regular commercial or industrial use or large-scale residential cleanup will appreciate this tool’s power, reliability, and ergonomics.

Husqvarna 350BT Main Product Features

– X-Torq® Engine:

The X-torq® engine in this blower is a Husqvarna innovation for making its 2-stroke gas engines about 20 percent more fuel-efficient and up to 60 percent lower on emissions, bringing them into line with small 4-stroke gas engines.

In the X-Torq design, the cylinder is completely purged of unburned gas before the next intake cycle, and an extra butterfly valve in the carburetor pumps result in fresh air at the end of each power stroke. The result is clean and complete combustion, which keeps fumes and fuel use down and increases the engine’s torque and airflow output from the fan.

The 2.1 HP 50.2cc engine has a top RPM of 7,500, pumping out blasts of air up to 180 MPH, a wind speed high enough for all but the biggest leaf-blowing tasks. In addition, the high air volume of 692 cubic feet per minute (cfm) is optimum for moving large areas of leaves and quickly rounding them up or blowing them aside.

Starting the blower is straightforward. First, set the throttle on the control lever to about mid-point. For a cold-engine start, press the air purge button a few times until you see gas running through the clear gas line, then set the choke.

Pull the recoil cord slightly until you feel it catch, then give it a solid tug upward. A second or third pull might be necessary. As soon as the engine starts, push the choke lever down. Allow the engine to idle and warm-up for about 60 seconds before using the machine. Starting the blower when the engine is warmed-up is even simpler because you don’t need the choke at all.

Once the engine is warmed up, you can adjust the throttle lever to the air speed and volume you want and then set the cruise control button to keep it there without using your finger. When working for long periods, this small feature can save a lot of stress and strain on your hand and arm.

The straightforward starting system and overall simplicity of this blower are benefits that commercial users and owners of large properties will appreciate for regular leaf blowing tasks.

– Fuel Tank and Fuel

A significant advantage of this machine for commercial users or anyone with large areas of leaf blowing is the massive 42.27-ounce gas tank. This tank is approximately twice the size of many other leaf blower fuel tanks. If you have large woodlots, orchards, or expansive lawns to roam while you operate this machine, you will appreciate how infrequently you need to stop for refueling.

It’s crucial to use a gas/2-stroke oil mix to power this machine. It requires an octane of 89 or higher gas mixed in a 50:1 ratio with 2-stroke engine oil. Other oils, such as motor oil and outboard motor oil, are unsuitable and can damage the engine and void the warranty. In addition, leaded gas and gas containing ethanol are not recommended.

Husqvarna recommends their brand of 2-stroke engine oil if you’re mixing your own, and the company gives an extension on the warranty period if you buy a quantity of pre-mixed fuel when you buy the machine.  Using premixed fuel saves time and hassles while you work.

– Air Volume and Air Speed

The wide diameter tube allows the high volume of 692 cubic feet per minute (cfm) airflow in a broad swath in front of you as you walk along. Directing the airflow is simple using the comfortable and adjustable offset handle located at the top of the tube and containing the throttle controls.

The tube is adjustable in length, and it has a flexible elbow joint near the top to make it easier to swing it from side to side. The tube has three sections that snap and lock together. The first section is attached to the machine’s body. The following two lengths are optional, depending on the height of the area you are working on and the person’s size using the tool.

A short tube works well for elevated planter boxes, landings, stairs, workbenches, and similar structures. Reaching the ground level to move grass clippings requires one or both extensions, depending on the operator’s height.

Husqvarna makes a reducer nozzle attachment for more concentrated airflow, but it does not come with the blower. However, the last tube does have a rugged ridge on the tip for scraping stubborn debris from the pavement.

– Ergonomic Features

A significant benefit of this blower is the offset handle where the throttle controls are located, making it easier to direct the airflow with minimal strain to your hand, arm, and shoulder.

Your arm sits comfortably on top of the upper tube with your hand extended to grasp the handle grip lever. A small screw lets you adjust the tilt of the handle for maximum personal comfort and to suit your body dimensions.

In addition, Low-Vib dampers situated between the frame and the engine keep the transfer of vibrations to a minimum. The vibration level is reported as 2.2 M/s2.The rubber engine mounts and a spring suspension system absorb the movements and vibration of the engine and block it from reaching the harness system. Anyone who uses a blower for extended periods will appreciate this ergonomic and fatigue-reducing feature.

The harness is fully padded and adjustable, so you can set it where you need it to distribute the weight across your shoulders evenly. In addition, the straps and belt are covered with a light, breathable material for ventilation when you’re working in the heat, a big plus for anyone who works during the summer.

Once you adjust the shoulder straps to fit your body, snap together and fine-tune the hip belt and transfer most of the load to your hips and legs for maximum comfort. The belt is also has padding that molds to the operator’s body, and the handle have a soft rubber grip with slip-resistant finger indentations for comfort and safety.

It’s important to note that this blower cannot be used without the harness, as it is integral to the frame and housing of the blower and tube, and not using it as designed is a safety hazard.

The well-designed ergonomics of this blower are advantageous for anyone who needs a blower for long periods of frequent, year-round operation.

– Weight, Dimensions, and Noise Level

The dry weight of this leaf blower is 22.5 pounds, which is about average for gas leaf blowers. However, this weight is not comfortable for many people, especially when carrying it for long periods. If you are not sure, try on a blower of this weight class or fill a hiking backpack to this weight and put it on. If it’s too heavy, consider a handheld gas-blower like the Husqvarna 125B at about half the weight and with high power levels.

The product’s overall dimensions are 19 inches high, 19 inches wide, and 79 inches long when all three blower tubes are snapped in place.

The noise level rating for this blower is 94 dB at the operator’s ears, with a total sound power level of 104 dB. This noise level is loud, but most gas-powered leaf blowers are similarly noisy or noisier. As a result, blowers, along with chainsaws, are among the loudest gas yard tools.

The noise level of this blower could be a problem in a dense neighborhood, and some homeowner associations and communities limit the decibel rating of yard equipment to levels well below the output of this device.

However, suppose you are a commercial landscaper, contractor, agricultural business owner, or groundskeeper at an institution. In that case, this noise level is acceptable and average when using a powerful blower like this one.

We strongly advise ear protection and goggles for eye protection because this blower can whip up fast-moving pieces of grit, sand, and dirt, creating an eye hazard.

Warranty

This Husqvarna 350BT is covered by a limited 2-year warranty from the manufacturer. So it’s crucial to register the product online or by mail within 30-days of purchase to make sure you get fast and reliable warranty service if you need it.

You can upgrade the warranty to three or four years at the time of purchase by buying Husqvarna brand premixed gas/oil blend.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Conclusion

This Husqvarna 350BT review explained how the Husqvarna 350BT backpack leaf blower is a powerful, medium-duty blower designed for commercial users and residential users with large properties.

However, for commercial users who need a blower with even more power than this one, we suggest looking into the Husqvarna 570BTS with air speeds up to 236 mph and an air volume of 770 cfm.

This blower has ample power for all but the most challenging leaf blowing jobs, and it’s a reliable tool for homeowners and businesses who need a blower with great power and extra comfort that’s simple to use for medium and large-size leaf blowing cleanup jobs.