Husqvarna 122C Gas String Trimmer, 22-cc 2-Cycle, 17-inch Curved Shaft Gas String Trimmer with Tap N' Go Trimmer Head, 966712703
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Best lightweight curved shaft
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Updated Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read
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Across the reviewers we read, the Husqvarna 122C is the curved-shaft option for buyers who prioritize maneuvering around obstacles. Husqvarna and retailer listings position it as a low-noise, lightweight tool for occasional homeowner use, compatible with the heavier-duty T25 head. Community interest exists, an r/lawnmowers thread asks whether it's a good buy around $170, but enthusiasm is muted compared with the straight-shaft pro units here.
What reviewers liked
- Curved shaft aids maneuvering around obstacles for light trimming
- Low-noise, lightweight design suited to occasional homeowner use
- Compatible with the heavier-duty T25 trimmer head
Where it falls short
- Low 3.8 Amazon average across a small 19-review sample
- YouTube review flags a drive shaft that can break or detach
- High-trust r/landscaping commenter recommends Stihl over Husqvarna
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Across the reviewers we read, the Husqvarna 122C is the curved-shaft option for buyers who prioritize maneuvering around obstacles. Husqvarna and retailer listings position it as a low-noise, lightweight tool for occasional homeowner use, compatible with the heavier-duty T25 head. Community interest exists, an r/lawnmowers thread asks whether it's a good buy around $170, but enthusiasm is muted compared with the straight-shaft pro units here.
The critical signals dominate. A widely-referenced YouTube review lists the same Husqvarna concerns flagged on the 122L: 'not suitable for rough jobs,' a lower drive shaft that 'can easily break/detach,' and long grass wrapping the head. A high-trust r/landscaping commenter again steers buyers toward Stihl for longevity. The Amazon average is a modest 3.8 across just 19 reviews, and Consumer Reports catalogs the model but the page we accessed was a sign-in wall. For light trimming where a curved shaft's reach matters, it's serviceable, but the consensus is the most cautious of our gas picks.
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- Tap N' Go Trimmer Head
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- Low Noise Engine
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- Smart Start Technology
- specially-designed engine and starter for easy and fast starting with minimum effort
- Air Purge
- removes air from the carburetor and fuel system for additional easy starting
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The Husqvarna 122C Gas String Trimmer, 22-cc 2-Cycle, 17-Inch Curved Shaft Gas Weed Eater, 966712701. This is for 170$, do you if this a good one?
Both are technically "commercial-grade", but neither are top-tier. Spend the money and buy a Stihl. They basically last forever and the dealers ...
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