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Husqvarna Automower 435X AWD review: Expensive, but packed with features
It’s a lot more mower than most people need, but if you have the yard—and the budget—for it, this beast delivers.
Pros
- Excellent results in a short amount of time
- Outstanding maneuverability
- Anti-theft features
- Very quiet
- GPS navigation
Cons
- Pricey (less-expensive models available for smaller yards)
- “Weather timer” feature isn’t based on actual weather conditions
Our Verdict
This all-wheel-drive robot lawn mower can handle very large yards with up to 35-percent inclines. Folks with smaller lots should consider Husqvarna’s much less-expensive Automower 315X instead.
Best Today: Husqvarna Automower 435X AWD
Robot lawnmowers have been around for more a decade, although you’d be hard-pressed to find many in the wild—not because homeowners prefer to tend to their lawns themselves, but because the cost remains a significant barrier to entry. Even mid-range models cost several thousand dollars, and Husqvarna’s high-end Automower 435X AWD is certainly no exception. Priced at 5,200, this go-anywhere mower costs more than most high-end riding mowers that can do more than just cut grass.
The good news is that you’ll get what you paid for. This is an outstanding mower whose two-piece design and all-wheel drive endows it with a tight turning radius to reach every corner of your yard. I let the Automower 435X AWD loose in my yard for a three-month test and came away impressed. That said, this model—which is capable of autonomously mowing up to nine-tenths of an acre—is overkill for the size of my property. If I were to buy one, I’d most likely consider one of Husqvarna’s simpler and less-expensive models, such as the Automower 315X.
Free installation is worth it
When you pay this much for a lawnmower, the manufacturer should roll out the red carpet for you. And Husqvarna does. Buy one of its higher-end models (the Automower 115H starts at 1,199) and you get professional installation as part of the deal. If you’d really rather go it alone, however, I’ve heard of some purchasers who convinced the company to just ship the installation kit to them.
I don’t recommend going the DIY route. Robot mowers are very different from robot vacuums. You’ll need to set up an underground boundary wire encircling the area you want the mower to roam, plus a guidewire that runs through the center of your lawn to guide the mower back to its charging dock in the event it gets lost. You can run the wire across your sidewalk and driveway if you need to, and you can route it around flowerbeds, trees, and shrubs. But if you make a mistake in this process, the mower might wander out of your yard or it might not work at all. Plus, the wire isn’t cheap if you damage it and need to replace it.
So, let a professional do the job. Husqvarna’s contractors have a unique tool that automatically digs and buries the boundary cable, making this step easy for a pro. You should plan the mower’s route before the installer arrives, however; we used stake flags for this step. With that done, our installer was able to finish setting up our small suburban property in less than an hour.
Design and functionality
The Automower 435X AWD is a hulking beast, measuring 36.6 x 21.7 x 11.4 inches (LxWxH) and tipping the scales at a hefty 38 pounds. A sleek grey body with oversized wheels and narrow LED headlights gives the mower a decidedly futuristic appearance. It looks like a cross between a sports car and a Cylon from Battlestar Galactica.
Its large size also attracts a ton of attention. While I’m sure this model sticks out a lot less on a multi-acre property, it looked absolutely massive in our yard. Within the first week, I think we talked to more of our neighbors than we had in the previous five years we’ve lived here.
You can establish a Bluetooth connection with the 435X and use Husqvarna’s Automower Connect app on your smartphone to customize its settings. The mower also has a GPS navigation system onboard that knows where the perimeter and guide wires are installed, and then automatically maps its route, so it won’t waste battery power repeatedly covering the same area. If the mower is lifted up or tips over, it will automatically shut off its cutting operation and sound a loud alarm. If a thief still tries to make off with it, its GPS will track the mower’s position and send notifications of its location to your smartphone.
The test: A Mid-Atlantic summer
The mower arrived from Husqvarna in July, during the hottest part of the year. As you’d expect, our yard was dormant due to hot temperatures and lack of rain. But we did get a few wetter periods, and as the grass started growing again, the yard’s appearance dramatically improved.
Husqvarna recommends you mow the grass to a low height before installation and first use, which I did. Since the mower moves randomly to ensure its wheels don’t roll over the same spot frequently, your yard will look awful if you let it loose on tall grass. It should only be cutting off the tops of your tallest blades of grass anyway; that’s the best method to ensure a healthy lawn. What’s more, the trimmings will quickly break down and return to the earth, feeding the living grass. Over time, I concluded that a setting of 6 on the mower’s cutting-height dial was best for my lawn. The dial has nine positions to provide a cutting-height range of 1.2 to 2.8 inches (in 1/8-inch increments).
As I mentioned, the Automower 435X AWD uses its onboard GPS to map out your yard, so that it becomes more efficient each time it mows (you can override this with your own custom settings if you prefer). Over time, the mower settled on splitting our lawn into sections: two in the front half and another two in the back, mowing the larger areas more frequently and the smaller areas less so.
The mower had no problem navigating any part of our yard, including a depression where the previous owner had removed a tree more than 10 years ago. The 435X effortlessly moved in and out of this area—it can climb up to a 35-degree incline—but it just wasn’t cutting the lawn there to my satisfaction, so we eventually filled the sunken area in. I’d recommend you do the same for any imperfections in your yard to ensure the best cut possible.
The Automower 435X AWD can operate for about 100 minutes on a charge, and it requires just 30 minutes to recharge (automatically returning to its charging base when needed). But with a cutting width of just 8.4 inches—about one-third that of a conventional walk-behind mower—know that it will take longer than you might expect to cut the entire yard. It is very quiet, though. Husqvarna rates it at just 62dB, and we could barely hear it operating above the ambient noise in our neighborhood.
The Automower 435X AWD was a mostly trouble-free experience for me. The mower never ventured outside its perimeter, though it did need boundary wires to stay out of features in the yard. As with any mower, you’ll need to perform periodic maintenance, including cleaning cut grass from the underside of its deck.
The lawn looked a bit rough after the first week, and we noticed that some grass and weeds began to grow more horizontally if the cutting height was too high. But our lawn eventually took on a carpet-like appearance. And as time went by, we also noticed how much better the rest of the yard looked—because not having to mow freed us up to accomplish other gardening chores. We arguably have the best-looking yard on the block these days.
Smart home ready
Husqvarna’s Automower Connect app is very easy to use. You can control the mower remotely, sending start, stop, and park commands; see where it is on your property and where it has been; adjust various settings; and establish a mowing schedule; all within a few taps.
Husqvarna also supports Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, and you can use IFTTT applets to connect it to other Smart home devices. While it does have a “weather timer” feature designed to calibrate the mower’s working time with conditions for grass growth—mowing less in dry weather when the grass is growing more slowly—the adjustments aren’t actually triggered by the weather. Instead, the mower measures the resistance against its cutting surface. Controlling it based on actual weather conditions requires an IFTTT applet.
The bottom line
I love the Automower 435X AWD. It has saved us oodles of time and our lawn has never looked better. As I said earlier, however, it’s much more lawnmower than I need for my yard. In my case, Husqvarna’s Automower 315X would fill my needs for less than half the price (2,499 on Amazon). It’s only suitable for yards up to 0.4 acres and it isn’t as maneuverable, its battery provides 70 minutes of operating time on a 60-minute charge, and its two-wheel drive limits it to inclines up to 22 degrees. But it has the same GPS, uses the same app, delivers all the same Smart home connectivity features, and the same professional installation is included in the price.
But if you live on a larger parcel and the 5,200 price tag isn’t an impediment, you’ll dig what the Automower 435X AWD can do. It’s an absolute workhorse.
Husqvarna Automower 535 AWD
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Product Features
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A sustainable way of cutting the grass.
The Automower 535 AWD is specifically designed for commercial use.
With no emissions and low energy consumption it’s the perfect machine for sustainability. Equipped with commercial interface for simplified and robust interaction. With remote mower management and surveillance through Husqvarna Fleet Services.
Innovative Technology
The Automower range is designed to run without the need of an operator. The inbuilt GPS system creates a map of your garden, boundaries and guide wires registering where it has already mowed and optimising lawn coverage. It can cover up to 3500m2 of lawn, working in complex areas, tough terrain and slopes up to 70%.
The automower has automatic charging and it will return to its station automatically.
A healthy lawn
This machine can cover large areas of grass up to 3500 m2 with a cutting width of 20 cm and cutting heights of 30. 70 mm makes this the perfect mower to consistently maintain areas of large green space in the private and public sector. Freeing up employees time to work on more important tasks!
The grass is cut with three fine razor sharp blades to cut every blade of grass leaving your garden in the perfect condition to continue to grow healthy and strong. The three free hanging blades are mounted on a disc and are easily replaced. With each automower comes 9 extra blade pieces. It is weatherproof and will cut your grass in all working conditions (except snow) you can customise this in the automowers settings.
Fleet Services
When you order a robotic mower you get access to the Husqvarna Fleet Services app.
With the Automower app (which you can download for free on your smartphone) you can remotely control your mower.
Features include:
Remote Management, you will have full control of your mower from anywhere in the world. Perfect if you’re on holiday and want to change the settings if the weather changes back home. Map View, thanks to the in-built GPS you always know the exact location and status of every robotic mower.
Notifications; if anything should happen, you will receive a notification on your phone.
- Working area capacity (±20) 3500 m²
- Maximum slope performance inside installation 70%
- Cutting Width: 22cm
- Cutting Height Max: 70mm
- Cutting Height Min: 30mm
- Typical Mow Time on one charge: 100mins
- Typical Charging Time: 30mins
- Alarm: Yes
- Pin Code: Yes
- Sound Level: 60dB(A)
- Weight: 17.6kg
- GPS Navigation: Yes
- Dimensions: (L) 93 X (W) 55 X (H) 29 cm
At Clarkes of Cavan, we are passionate about getting your order to you quickly and safely and we understand it is important for you to know when your order will be delivered.
Delivery Cost(s)
Free delivery on orders over €99 applies in most cases, where a product is excluded from this it will be noted on the product page. Some items are large and cannot be sent for free.
Delivery Times Tracking
We are proud of our fast delivery process. If your order is placed before 1 pm we will make sure that it is dispatched the same day. You will be provided with tracking information so you can keep an eye on your order at all times.
Some items we sell will take more time because of size and dispatch location. This will be noted on the product page or on checkout.
Need Help Regarding Delivery
If you still need further assistance regarding your delivery please contact the online department on 049 433 2166 or via email at online@clarkesofcavan.ie
- Working Area : 3500m2
- Area capacity : 146 per hour m2
- Maximum daily operating time : 24
- Maximum slope capacity : 70/50%
- Charging current A : 7.0
- Navigation system and starting points : irregular /5
- Number of guide, pcs : 3
- Charging System : Automatic
- Search system : Quadsearch
- Brushless drive motor type : Ultrasilent drive
- Brushless blade motor type :3 phrase DC
- Battery type : Li-ion
- Cutting width : 22 cm
- Cutting height : 30-70 mm
- Weight : 17
- Anti-theft alarm
- Automatic passage handling
- Backlit keypad and communication display
- GPS theft tracking
- GPS assisted navigation
- Lift sensor
- Pin code lock
- Spot cutting
- Tilt sensor
- Ultrasonic sensor
- Weather timer
A sustainable way of cutting the grass.
The Automower 535 AWD is specifically designed for commercial use.
With no emissions and low energy consumption it’s the perfect machine for sustainability. Equipped with commercial interface for simplified and robust interaction. With remote mower management and surveillance through Husqvarna Fleet Services.
Innovative Technology
The Automower range is designed to run without the need of an operator. The inbuilt GPS system creates a map of your garden, boundaries and guide wires registering where it has already mowed and optimising lawn coverage. It can cover up to 3500m2 of lawn, working in complex areas, tough terrain and slopes up to 70%.
The automower has automatic charging and it will return to its station automatically.
A healthy lawn
This machine can cover large areas of grass up to 3500 m2 with a cutting width of 20 cm and cutting heights of 30. 70 mm makes this the perfect mower to consistently maintain areas of large green space in the private and public sector. Freeing up employees time to work on more important tasks!
The grass is cut with three fine razor sharp blades to cut every blade of grass leaving your garden in the perfect condition to continue to grow healthy and strong. The three free hanging blades are mounted on a disc and are easily replaced. With each automower comes 9 extra blade pieces. It is weatherproof and will cut your grass in all working conditions (except snow) you can customise this in the automowers settings.
Fleet Services
When you order a robotic mower you get access to the Husqvarna Fleet Services app.
With the Automower app (which you can download for free on your smartphone) you can remotely control your mower.
Features include:
Remote Management, you will have full control of your mower from anywhere in the world. Perfect if you’re on holiday and want to change the settings if the weather changes back home. Map View, thanks to the in-built GPS you always know the exact location and status of every robotic mower.
Notifications; if anything should happen, you will receive a notification on your phone.
- Working area capacity (±20) 3500 m²
- Maximum slope performance inside installation 70%
- Cutting Width: 22cm
- Cutting Height Max: 70mm
- Cutting Height Min: 30mm
- Typical Mow Time on one charge: 100mins
- Typical Charging Time: 30mins
- Alarm: Yes
- Pin Code: Yes
- Sound Level: 60dB(A)
- Weight: 17.6kg
- GPS Navigation: Yes
- Dimensions: (L) 93 X (W) 55 X (H) 29 cm
At Clarkes of Cavan, we are passionate about getting your order to you quickly and safely and we understand it is important for you to know when your order will be delivered.
Delivery Cost(s)
Free delivery on orders over €99 applies in most cases, where a product is excluded from this it will be noted on the product page. Some items are large and cannot be sent for free.
Delivery Times Tracking
We are proud of our fast delivery process. If your order is placed before 1 pm we will make sure that it is dispatched the same day. You will be provided with tracking information so you can keep an eye on your order at all times.
Some items we sell will take more time because of size and dispatch location. This will be noted on the product page or on checkout.
Need Help Regarding Delivery
If you still need further assistance regarding your delivery please contact the online department on 049 433 2166 or via email at online@clarkesofcavan.ie
- Working Area : 3500m2
- Area capacity : 146 per hour m2
- Maximum daily operating time : 24
- Maximum slope capacity : 70/50%
- Charging current A : 7.0
- Navigation system and starting points : irregular /5
- Number of guide, pcs : 3
- Charging System : Automatic
- Search system : Quadsearch
- Brushless drive motor type : Ultrasilent drive
- Brushless blade motor type :3 phrase DC
- Battery type : Li-ion
- Cutting width : 22 cm
- Cutting height : 30-70 mm
- Weight : 17
- Anti-theft alarm
- Automatic passage handling
- Backlit keypad and communication display
- GPS theft tracking
- GPS assisted navigation
- Lift sensor
- Pin code lock
- Spot cutting
- Tilt sensor
- Ultrasonic sensor
- Weather timer
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Working Area Capacity: 3500 m²
Typical Charge Time: 30 min
Husqvarna AUTOMOWER® 535 AWD
Advanced and highly effective robotic mower with all-wheel-drive developed for professional use. The model is designed to take care of lawns up to 3,500 m² and navigates obstacles, tough terrain and slopes of up to 70% (or 35⁰). Adapted for public installations with simplified control for easy interaction. Object detection through ultrasonic technology, remote control and surveillance—together with the rest of your product fleet— with Husqvarna Fleet Services™. Dealer installation service available. Installation kits sold separately.
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Husqvarna AWD 435X and 535 Automowers
One of the highlights from the Husqvarna booth from this past GIE was the forward steps the company has made in the world of automowing. They plan on releasing two new models to the Automower Series, designed to “increase the flexibility, productivity, and safety within the commercial space.” The new Husqvarna AWD Automowers look like a huge advance for the company in tackling steep inclines and atypical terrain.
What Has Husqvarna to Say About the New AWD Automowers?
“Delivering innovative, advanced solutions and products for green space professionals and consumers is the driving force behind everything we do at Husqvarna. As a pioneer in the robotic lawnmower space for the last 25 years, the enhancements we’ve driven are leading to new opportunities for professionals to revolutionize their own businesses. Using new technology to drive our robotics and green space management segments improve the customer experience, and we are extremely excited about the path forward.”
Earl Bennett, President of Husqvarna Brand Division North America
Pro and Consumer Solutions
The Husqvarna AWD 435X Automowers address consumer needs with professional installation available. The Husqvarna 535 AWD Automower lets professionals trim costs by building their own installation systems, service, and support solutions for their clients.
What Can We Expect From the Husqvarna AWD 435X?
The main thing that these mowers bring to the party will be a huge asset for those of you who manage yards with significant slopes; All Wheel Drive comes on both of the new models. With this design feature, the Husqvarna AWD Automowers can both tackle 35° while maintaining almost a full acre of turf. Since the Husqvarna tech optimizes the control over each individual wheel, these mowers can run in challenging conditions, like rain. They’ve even beefed up the construction for improved durability and reliability.
The Husqvarna 535 AWD Automower comes equipped with Husqvarna’s Cloud-based Fleet Services management system. This lets operators monitor and control an unlimited number of robo mowers. Husqvarna really geared this model toward the professional user.
Meanwhile, the brand is also releasing a residential version. Husqvarna created the 435X AWD Automower to provide consumers with a time-saving, safer approach to dealing with mowing on slopes. It features an ultra-silent drive, a weather timer, and remote object detection. It also features a high-resolution color display.
X-Line Features
Husqvarna even offers an X-line feature package that includes Automower Connect, GPS-assisted navigation, LED headlights, a front rubber bumper, and the X-line body design. The Husqvarna AWD Automowers accept Firmware Over the Air (FOTA) updates to keep them running smoothly.
Husqvarna AWD Automower Recall
Consumers should note that Husqvarna briefly recalled both the Automower 435X AWD and 535 AWD robotic lawnmowers due to a fire hazard. Husqvarna Group identified a potential safety issue with both Automowers after receiving five reports of incidents (with no injuries) of batteries overheating or catching fire. All 5 incidents occurred in Europe.
Husqvarna determines that the issue resulted from the original charging pattern “stressing” the batteries to unusual levels of degradation in some or the products.
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Husqvarna resolved the issue by issuing two mandatory software updates for the two affected models. The first update released on December 2021 and improved the battery charging regime to protect the battery and prolong its life. The second update, released on February 2022, installed additional battery health monitoring features.
Both software updates pushed directly to all product owners via the Automower Connect App.
Pricing
Both the Husqvarna Automower 535 AWD and 435X AWD models retail for 3,999 each. Installation is sold separately as well, which could likely bring the total cost to around 5k. Payment plans and financing are available, so if this sounds like something that could tickle your fancy, get in touch with your local Husqvarna dealer.
For more information about the Husqvarna AWD Automowers, visit Husqvarna.com.
Clint DeBoer
When he’s not playing with the latest power tool, Clint DeBoer enjoys life as a husband, father, and avid reader—especially the Bible. He loves Jesus, has a degree in recording engineering, and has been involved in multimedia and/or online publishing in one form or another since 1992.
Clint’s career has covered nearly the entire realm of audio and video production. After graduating at the top of his class with an Associates Degree in Recording Engineering, he began working for the famed Soundelux studios in 1994, one of the largest post-production companies specializing in audio for feature films television. Working on a myriad of feature films, Clint honed his skills as a dialogue editor, foley editor, and sound designer. Years later, he moved into the expanding area of video editing, where he served as the company’s senior AVID video editor for three years. Working for such clients as Universal Pictures, Hollywood Pictures, Paramount Home Entertainment, NASA, Universal Studios, Planet Hollywood, SEGA, NASCAR, and others, Clint DeBoer dealt extensively with client management as well as film video editing, color correction, and digital video MPEG compression. He also carries several THX certifications (Technician I and II, THX Video), and is ISF Level II Certified. After founding the CD Media, Inc. publishing company in 1996, he went on to help start or grow several successful online publications, including Audioholics (as Editor-in-Chief for 12 years), Audiogurus, and AV Gadgets. In 2008, Clint founded Pro Tool Reviews followed by the landscape and outdoor power equipment-focused OPE Reviews in 2017. He also heads up the Pro Tool Innovation Awards, an annual awards program honoring innovative tools and accessories across the trades. Crediting God and his excellent staff for the success of what is now the largest power tool review publication in the industry, Clint DeBoer hopes to see continued growth for the company as it rapidly expands its reach. Pro Tool Reviews critically reviews hundreds of hand tools, power tools, and accessories each year to help inform users about the best and newest products in the industry. Reaching everyone from the construction industry professional and tradesman to the serious DIYer, Pro Tool Reviews helps tool consumers shop better, work smarter, and stay aware of what tools and products can help put them at the top of their game.
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