Our verdict
The bottom line
The robot lawnmower that proved the category. Handles UK weather, easy parts supply, dealer-serviceable. The 305 is the entry — fine for under 600m² lawns with simple shapes.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Husqvarna reliability and dealer support
- Quietest robot in the category
- Handles slopes up to 40%
- Spare parts widely available
Cons
- Boundary wire installation is fiddly
- 17cm cut means small bites
- GPS not standard
Full specs
| Type | Robotic |
|---|---|
| Cut width | 17 cm |
| Engine / Power | Husqvarna brushless |
| Weight | 7 kg |
| Deck | Composite |
| Self-propelled | Yes |
| Rear roller | No |
| Mulching | Yes |
| Cutting heights | 6 positions |
| Bag capacity | — |
| Suited to lawn | Small |
| Noise level | 58 dB |
Buying second-hand
Used-market tip
£300–550 used. Boundary wire integrity is everything — walk the perimeter and check for breaks (visible cuts in the wire). Confirm app account is transferable or factory-reset performed before purchase. Charging contacts on the dock corrode — clean them with a wire brush before judging battery life.
Where to look: Facebook Marketplace and Gumtree are usually 20–30% cheaper than eBay UK for petrol mowers because most sellers want local pickup. eBay tends to win on cordless and electric (lighter, easier to ship). Always insist on a starting demonstration before paying.