Husqvarna 122HD45 Review

The Husqvarna 122HD45 is a low noise and lightweight hedge trimmer for homeowner use with easy-to-use functions such as Smart Start. The 122HD45 has officially been tested and recommended by the National Home Gardening Club with an 100% approval rating! Criteria for testing included ease of use, quality, design and performance (just to name a few). Users noted that the 122HD45 was “low weight and easy to start” and an “excellent cutter”.

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Design

Auto return stop switch

Stop switch automatically resets to the ON position for easier starting.

Air Purge

Removes air from the carburetor and fuel system for easy starting.

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Performance

Smart Start

The engine and starter have been designed so the machine starts quickly with minimum effort.

Low noise engine

Effective low noise engine design will not disturb you or your neighbours.

LowVib

Effective anti-vibration dampeners absorb vibration, reducing stress on the user’s arms and hands.

Husqvarna 122HD45 Features

Husqvarna 122HD45 Husqvarna 122HD60
Low noise
Smart Start
LowVib
Auto return stop switch
Multi position handle
Long cutter bar
Air Purge

Husqvarna 122HD45 Specs

Husqvarna 122HD45 Husqvarna 122HD60
Capacity
Recommended maximum twig diameter 0.8 in2 cm 0.8 in2 cm
Cutting speed 4050 cut/min 4050 cut/min
Engine
Cylinder displacement 21.7 cm³
1.32 in³
21.7 cm³
1.32 in³
Power output 0.8 hp
0.59 kW
0.8 hp
0.59 kW
Weight 10.14 lbs
4.6 kg
10.8 lbs
4.89 kg
Maximum power speed 7 800 RPM 7 800 RPM
Fuel tank volume 10.14 fl. oz.
0.63 US pint
0.3 liters
10.14 fl. oz.
0.63 US pint
0.3 liters
Fuel consumption 0.73 lbs/h 0.73 lbs/h
Idling speed 2 800 RPM 2 800 RPM
Spark plug Husqvarna HQT-4 672201 Husqvarna HQT-4 672201
Electrode gap 0.02 in 0.02 in
Equipment
Knife adjustment range (down)
Knife adjustment range (up)
Knife length 17.7 in
45 cm
23.2 in
60 cm
Teeth opening 1.1 in
2.8 cm
1.1 in
2.8 cm
Transmission
Gear ratio 4.4 4.44
Sound and noise
Sound power level, guaranteed (LWA) 101 dB(A) 101 dB(A)
Sound pressure level at operators ear 93 dB(A) 94 dB(A)
Vibrations
Equivalent vibration level (ahv, eq) front handle 2.9 m/s² 4.1 m/s²
Equivalent vibration level (ahv, eq) rear handle 4.9 m/s² 3.6 m/s²
Warranty
Warranty (homeowner) 2 years 2 years
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