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Husqvarna · ST124

Husqvarna ST124

The cheapest two-stage that Amazon itself ships: 212 cc, a 24 in bucket and a gearbox Husqvarna covers for ten years.

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Amazon link · we earn a commission if you buy · $999 MSRP · Amazon price not shown · verified Sep 25, 2026

Why it scores 7.6

Reliability7.0
Performance8.0
Usability7.5
Value8.5
Support7.5

Reliability 30% · Performance 25% · Usability 20% · Value 15% · Support 10%. Bars run from 5 to 10.

Known issue · Hard starting in the cold with carburetor swaps as the fix, and owners waiting on backordered parts mid-seasonSnowblower Forum ST124 thread · owner thread

Built from 3 sources: 1 owner thread, 2 spec pages.

Take it home if

  • Sold and shipped by Amazon at Husqvarna's own list price
  • Ten-year limited gearbox warranty
  • Friction-disc drive with four forward speeds and reverse

Walk past if

  • Hard cold starts and carburetor complaints in the owner thread
  • Parts backorders reported mid-season
  • No steering assist; you muscle it around at the end of a pass

Spec sheet

Manufacturer ratings, not our measurements.

Clearing width
24 in
Intake height
21 in
Engine
212 cc Husqvarna OHV
Drive
Friction disc, 4 forward / 1 reverse
Weight
173 lb
Warranty
10 years limited on the gearbox

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