Our verdict
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
£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.
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Repair-cost reference
UK 2026 ballpark prices for the parts you're most likely to need on this mower. OEM is dealer-genuine; aftermarket is what you'll find on eBay or generic small-engine suppliers. Use these to sense-check any quote and to negotiate on used buys.
| Part / job | OEM | Aftermarket |
|---|---|---|
|
Replacement 17cm blade
Annual sharpening is free; replace when bent or cracked.
|
£24–£32 | £8–£12 |
|
Replacement battery
Wear part — typical 3–5 years to 80% capacity. The biggest single repair cost on any battery mower.
|
£90–£180 | £55–£120 |
|
Mainboard / control unit
Failure typically requires dealer fit. Not economic past 8 years on entry-tier robots.
|
£180–£320 | — |
|
Boundary wire repair (per splice)
Most common robotic fault — see /blog/robotic-mower-boundary-wire-repair.
|
£12 connector | £4 |
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Calculations are guidance, not gospel. Used-market prices vary by region (Scotland is typically 10–15% cheaper than the South-East), season (October cheapest, March most expensive), and seller motivation.
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