A brief insight into the leading maunufactures of the robotic lawnmower that's taking the world be storm
We all love the smell of freshly cut grass but what if you could have it all year round. Husqvarna are the leading manufactures of the robotic lawnmower. Their ‘’Automower’’ has revolutionized the way we care and maintain our garden in a way you can’t imagine. The market for robotic lawn mowers has grown significantly over the last few years and will continue to grow strongly for years to come as the technology improves and prices decline. Not only does it free up time for you to care for other aspects in the garden but also, no matter rain or shine, day or night this little helper will take care of what is for many a necessary weekly chore.
A brief history
The Husqvarna Company first started way back in 1689 in Sweden manufacturing rifles for the Swedish monarch. Over the many years that followed an ambitious period of innovation commences, resulting in sewing machines, wood burning stoves, hunting weapons, typewriters, bicycles and motorcycles being a part of their trade and ever since then they have continuously challenged themselves, keeping innovation and re-inventing in mind. The Swedish Group really came into power when they started to produce outdoor power equipment including chainsaws and lawnmowers, but it wasn’t until 1995 when their first line of robotic lawnmower was manufactured. Powered by solar energy it was the first of its kind, opening up a new world in the robotic lawnmower industry.
Different models for different lawns
When choosing the right Automower there are a few things that need to be taken into account. The complexity of the lawn will play a major role in this. Not all gardens are perfectly square or flat. They may have obstructions in the way like garden sheds, flower beds and trees. Some are more hilly then others. These factors all have to be taken into account. The overall size and layout of the lawn will determine which model to choose from over the rest. A typical charge time can range between 50 – 70 minutes and a mow time between 70 – 270 minutes so choosing the right automower is vital in order for it to perform more efficiently
•Husqvarna 105 – Their lightest and most compact model operating on 3 wheels. Easy to use and suitable for smaller, more simple lawns up to 600m². Manual height adjustment as standard and typical charge time is 50 mins with a mowing time of 70 mins. Although it may seem small it can still handle a generous 14° slope
• Husqvarna 310 – Suitable for medium sized lawns up to 1000m² this 4 wheeled automower supplied with a digital menu display will allow you to personally fine tune it for when you want it to mow. The manual height adjustment allows it to cut from 2cm up to 6 cm. A typical charge time is 60 mins and a mowing time of 70 mins handling slopes up to 22°
• Husqvarna 315X – This model is their entry into the X-Line series allowing the user to monitor and control the machine easily through Auto-Connect via an app with their phone. It also uses a GPS navigation system which maps out the lawn while cutting, efficiently keeping track of where it been and theft tracking for some piece of mind. The added bonus of a rubber front bumper protects it from any obstacles. The 315X is suitable for lawns up to 1600m² with a charge time of 50 mins and a mowing time of 70 mins
• Husqvarna 420 – Suitable for more challenging areas up to 2200m² this automower can handle slopes of 22°. Supporting a user friendly display enabling the user to fine tune the robot to mow whenever they choose. Although it does not come with Auto-Connect as standard, one can easily purchase and install it if need be. A typical charge time is 55 mins and a mowing time of 105 mins
• Husqvarna 430X – One of their most popular models this well equipped machine comes with a range of features including Automower Connect, GPS navigation and theft tracking along with a more stylish design with added LED lights and a rubber bumper for added protection. Suitable for medium or large sized lawns up to 3200m² this automower can handle steep slopes with an incline of as much as 45%. Smart technology adapts the amount of mowing to the lawns growth rate. A typical mowing time on one charge is 145 mins making quick work on those larger areas.
• Husqvarna 450X – Ahead of all the rest the 450X is a serious robotic mower topping the company’s automower range, capable of handling large lawns up to a massive 5000m². It incorporates all the features husqvarna has to give including Automower Connect, GPS assisted mapping, theft tracking, LED lights and Superior interaction. A short 60 mins charge time is all it needs which will allow its large batteries to handle a mowing time of 270 mins.
In conclusion is the Husqvarna Automower the future of lawn care? In my opinion Husqvarna are the leading producers of robotic mowers on the market. They have set the bar high to which all other competitors must aspire to. The ability to adapt its mowing schedule based on mapping is truly unique , and the large variety of features available make it an extremely versatile mower.
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