Husqvarna Automower 435 iQ AWD Robotic Lawn Mower
- 0.76-1 acre lawn
- 61-80% slope
- RTK
- 8.1-10 in cut
SVT Score, Mid
An all-wheel-drive wire-free EPOS mower rated by Husqvarna for slopes up to 70%, with its reference station in the box.
$5,000
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Usability
6.1 out of 10Strengths
- All-wheel drive for steep banks
- No boundary wire to bury
- Pivoting rear body grips rough terrain
- GPS theft tracking and alarm built in
- Quick recharge between mowing runs
- Four-year warranty on the mower
Drawbacks
- Cutting height tops out low for tall grass
- Underside cannot be hosed clean
- High price for the lawn size
- Two published lawn sizes disagree
- Satellite positioning can drift under tree cover
Built for steep hilly yards, but costly and limited to shorter grass heights
Specs
- TypeLarge
- BoundaryWire-free
- NavigationRTK
- Rated Area0.76-1 acre
- Slope61-80%
- Cut Width8.1-10 in
- Cut Height RangeUp to 2 in span
- DriveAWD or 4WD
- Noise56-60 dB(A)
- Ingress RatingIPX4
- ConnectivityBluetooth, 4G included
- CertificationsNone verifiable
- Warranty4 Years
Not published by Husqvarna: area per charge.
At a glance
- Built-in headlights
- Alexa and Google Home
- Free blades for a year
Husqvarna AB of Sweden owns the brand and holds the HUSQVARNA and AUTOMOWER trademarks at the USPTO.
- Husqvarna robotic mowers are sold in the US by Husqvarna Professional Products, Inc. of Charlotte, North Carolina, the company named on the husqvarna.com/us imprint.
- Husqvarna sells its Automower mowers on its own US store, on Amazon, through its dealers and at Lowe's and Tractor Supply.
- Husqvarna sells a US robotic range running from half-acre residential iQ mowers to commercial EPOS units and the CEORA sports-turf mower.
The Husqvarna Automower 435 iQ AWD (article 970 74 52-05, model AM435iQAWD) is an all-wheel-drive, wire-free robotic lawn mower with a pivoting rear body that positions itself by Husqvarna's EPOS satellite system.
It takes correction data from Husqvarna Cloud where that is available, or from the EPOS reference station in the box. Husqvarna lists 1.3 acres in its specifications and 0.9 acre for complex lawns, and its manual gives 0.9 acre mowed in an irregular pattern and 1.25 acres mowed in stripes.
It is rated by Husqvarna for slopes up to 70% inside the lawn and 50% at the boundary. Husqvarna lists a typical mowing time of 145 minutes and a charging time of 45 minutes on its 18 V, 8 Ah lithium-ion battery, and prints no area per charge.
It cuts an 8.7 inch path with three pivoting blades, set electrically from 1.2 to 2.8 inches (the page FAQ says 2.9), and senses objects with ultrasonic sensors. Husqvarna rates it at 60 dB(A) perceived noise and IPX4, and says its underside is not approved for hose washing.
It measures 36.6 x 21.7 x 13.1 inches and weighs 39.9 lb, connects by cellular and Bluetooth, and carries GPS theft tracking, a GeoFence, an alarm, a PIN code and lift and tilt sensors. The box holds the mower, charging station, EPOS reference station, power supply, 33 ft low-voltage cable and 6 extra blades.
Questions answered from our data
How much does a robot lawn mower cost?The 22 wire-free robot mowers and boundary-wire robot mowers we list run from $799 to $5,999, with a median of $1,999.
How many acres can a robot mower cover?Of the 22 robot lawn mowers we list, 22 state a rated lawn area; the most common is Up to 0.25 acre (7).
What slope can a robot mower climb?10 of the 22 robot lawn mowers we list are rated by their makers for slopes steeper than 45%.
Which robot mowers need no perimeter wire?22 of the 22 robot lawn mowers we list mow without a boundary wire, as their makers sell them.
