Husqvarna introduced a new automower that it says is ideal for landscapers and groundskeepers “looking for a more affordable (entry-level) wire-free robotic solution to help them manage commercial properties efficiently.”
The company designed the new Automower 520/H EPOS for mowing up to 1.25 acres. The product is available at dealers and will retail for $3,299 – plus reference station which retails for around $900. The company’s existing CEORA robotic mower has a greater capacity area of up to 18 acres, and retails for around $30,000.
Two new Automower models are available. The 520H model can achieve a cutting height of up to 3.6 in. The 520 model can reach a cutting height of 2.4 in. Both use EPOS technology. That’s “Exact Positioning Operating System” which Husqvarna describes as a satellite-based technology that allows device to work within virtual – not hard-wired – boundaries. The wire-free technology necessitates the use of the RS5 Reference Station. That device handles the RTK-GNSS signals between the products and the satellites. One reference station can handle several EPOS units per installation, working an area up to 500-meter radius.
Both models feature safety sensors and amber LED lights in the front for increased safety and visibility at night. They use a five-blade cutting disc, and can be programmed for multiple work areas with unique schedules, cutting heights and mowing patterns. Firmware updates are possible remotely.
Features and benefits:
- Mows lawns up to 1.25 acres with complexity and obstacles
- Easy installation with EPOS (boundary wire free)
- EPOS area management / FOTA
- Selectable mowing patterns for a manicured look
- Controlled via Husqvarna Fleet Services
- GPS navigation and theft tracking
- Quiet, emissions free operation
- Can be scheduled to operate off hours
- IPX4 rating
Key product specs:
- Weight: 31 lbs
- Capacity: Up to 1.25 acres)
- Cut range: 520 0.8-2.4; 520H, 2.0-3.6
- Integrated Bluetooth & cellular connectivity
- MSRP: $ 3299.99 (not including $899 reference station)
