Husqvarna, the brand that helped popularize automated lawnmowers, is back with a standout update to its Automower line—featuring smarter, wire-free mowing with EPOS technology. The Husqvarna Automower iQ Series features Exact Positioning Operating System (EPOS) technology for boundary wire-free operation, which is a game changer for homeowners looking for a more streamlined setup Depending on the model, iQ Series robotic lawnmowers can handle slopes ranging from 25% to 50% at the boundary and 50% to 70% within the mowing area Prices start at $2,999.99.
The Husqvarna Automower iQ Series builds on the brand’s history of innovation to further improve upon the Automower design, making the robotic lawnmowers perfect for almost any yard.
The Automower iQ Series introduces EPOS (Exact Positioning Operating System) technology, which eliminates the need for boundary wires by using satellite data and an on-property reference station. This game-changing system saves homeowners the cost of professional installation and makes setup easier and faster—ideal for DIYers looking to streamline their lawn care.
EPOS works by combining satellite signals with a reference station you place in your yard, allowing the mower to track its exact position with centimeter-level precision. This ensures it stays on course and avoids obstacles like flower beds and landscaping borders.
EPOS isn’t the only feature, though. The Automower iQ Series allows you to customize your cut from 1″ to 4″ high, and you can even choose what type of pattern you’d like your mower to mow in. You can select from a variety of mowing patterns—irregular, parallel, checkerboard, or triangular—depending on your aesthetic preference. The iQ Series can even transition over sidewalks and driveways if there’s a level pathway.
The Automower iQ Series comes in four different models:
- Automower 410 iQ: Up to 0.5 acre; maximum slope performance at boundary is 25%; maximum slope performance inside installation
is 50%; priced at $2,999.99 - Automower 420 iQ: Up to 1 acre; maximum slope performance at boundary is 25%; maximum slope performance inside installation is
50%; $3,499.99 - Automower 440 iQ: Up to 2 acres; maximum slope performance at boundary is 25%; maximum slope performance inside installation
is 50%; $4,299.99 - Automower 435 iQ AWD (All-wheel drive for superior traction on challenging terrain): Up to 1.3 acres; maximum slope performance at boundary is 50%; maximum slope performance inside installation is 70%; $4,999.99
As someone who has relied on an older Husqvarna Automower to effortlessly maintain my lawn for over five years, I can confidently say these mowers are low-maintenance, reliable, and effective. I’m extremely excited about the new technical advancements and feel this is a huge leap forward for autonomous lawncare.
The Automower iQ Series is available now from Husqvarna and Amazon.