Husqvarna Automower

Just saw something on AOL news about this cool $2700 Husqvarna automatic mower that comes in gas or electrtic power...sorry, cannot provide a link, but the article says it is available in several colors and the electric version is solar powered and costs $300 more than gas version...however, it still cannot cut an acre without needing refueling or recharging.

LOOKS GREAT, though....:laughing:

I found this link that explains how the mower can send you a text message if it has a problem. It also has an anti-theft device.

Is this the same mower?

Two-Stroke said:

I found this link that explains how the mower can send you a text message if it has a problem. It also has an anti-theft device.

Is this the same mower?

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Looks a lot like the one kenny has robo mower or something like that.

The Husqvarna looks interesting...
robo mower will not text but there is one model (forget what one), that will call your cell phone and tell you if it is needing anything, and tell you its location if stolen:thumbsup:...
Garden Lawnmower Models & Specifications ? Choose Your Next Lawn Mower
fun mowers to watch... :smile:KennyV

I'm very keen to pick up on this thread, as I have an Automower
on my wish-list. There are several models in the range and the
newer one has a large area capacity. Something I really need.

However, from looking around the forum areas, it seems that
there are no Automower owners posting. Is that still correct?

So far, I have not been thrilled by what might be called the pre-
sales service, here in New Zealand. Because these are not big
sellers, knowledge seems to be very limited.

I asked what a "secondary area generator" was. No one knows.
I want to ask what happens if there's a mains power supply
failure, while the beast is out mowing. Trying to use Husqvarna's
Internet support/help system to get help is worse than pulling
teeth. I gave up on the effort.

Seems like a good product - shame about the poor service.

The largest model is not yet available hereabouts, so I wait
and continue learning. At least I was able to download the
user a manual and installation guide, to study.


Automower 305 is the third generation fully automatic lawn mower
designed for smaller or more complicated grass areas. (1/8 acre).


Automower 220 AC manages both mowing and charging automatically.
(1/2 acre).


Automower 230 ACX (3/4 acre).


Automower 265 ACX is designed for semi-professional use in business
or public environments as well as for demanding consumers.

Don't know for sure about the 6000 but the others will not operate if they loose power to the perimeter wire...
They all look like great mowers.... :smile:KennyV

Most of my previous 'big stuff' experience was with Toro 70" Professionals.
They got superseded and then so did I. (I retired)

I'm intrigued by what you say, Kenny. When it's out on the job, cutting grass,
how does the automower 'know' that there has been a mains supply lapse?
What stops it mowing through a flower bed or other forbidden zone area?
What's the communication medium? Or other means of letting the mower
'know' that there's been a mains supply failure?

Supposedly, the anti-theft facility is dependent on the perimeter wire being
crossed, as the would-be thief makes off with the automower. What would
a mains supply outage do to that anti-theft feature?

Generally there is a "pick up & tilt" sensor in the mower... that would be shut off via a remote control, when you wanted to move it... Anti theft systems incorporate disabling circuitry like car radios.... alarms & PIN codes some models also have GPS & texting capabilities. (nothing short of an armed guard can insure against theft)....

The perimeter wire shows the mower what area it can operate in...will not cross it & needs a signal that there is in fact a continuous loop around the area, radio contact inside the zone would vanish with a power loss... As seen here: Installing Robotic mowers - Installation Husqvarna Automower®
These are normally semi-permanent installations, the larger models suggest unattended commercial mowing... I don't know how they operate without the perimeter wire.... ?

These apparently operate as other brands because they state it come with up to 1312 foot of loop wire and other normal for the application 'features'... as seen: Compare Husqvarna Robotic Lawn Mowers - Automower
All it's specs & instillation and operation read the same as "RoboMower" ...
:smile:KennyV

KennyV said:

The perimeter wire shows the mower what area it can operate in...will not cross it & needs
a signal that there is in fact a continuous loop around the area, radio contact inside the zone
would vanish with a power loss.

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That's the puzzling bit. From what I could tell, the perimeter wire gives off a (directional along
the wire) signal that the mower can detect, but only when the mower is in close proximity to
the said perimeter wire.

My impression is that there is no radio-type signal that blankets the whole area within the
perimeter wire. But that's only my impression. I've had three reps call here (two from HV
and one local outfit staffer) and I detected a limit to their product knowledge, quite quickly.
Sort-of understandable as the New Zealand sales numbers are likely very few.

EDIT
By chance, do you have an e-mail address for technical support at Charlotte, NC?

? ...
Husqvarna is tough to get any consumer end contact information... Everything is routed through dealers, (I do understand the reasoning behind this, But there are Times that you May need to bypass the dealer)...
It looks like there is not much Husqvarna dealer presents in New Zealand... Here is a USA phone # for consumer support... : General Information - What is the phone number for Husqvarna Customer Support?
It may not be much help, but it might???
You may have to become your local dealer in order to get any type of manufacturer support.

The automower is using a 'twin wire' perimeter system, I can only speculate that one run is for boundary & the other is communication....?
I will have to look into the control systems on this mower, I do Not anticipate any local dealer will be very knowledgeable regarding this type equipment...

Post back with anything you discover, I will do the same... :smile:KennyV