Automower iQ (410 iQ, 420 iQ, 440 iQ)
Husqvarna's wire-free Automowers designed for American lawns, from half an acre to two acres. They're built on Husqvarna's proven satellite system, but no independent tester has published a finished review yet.
The short version
The Automower iQ series is Husqvarna's wire-free range for North America, also sold in Australia. The 410 iQ, 420 iQ and 440 iQ differ mainly in the lawn size they're rated for: half an acre, one acre and two acres. They position themselves by satellite, using a reference station in the garden or, where available, Husqvarna's cloud service, and radar helps them keep track of where they are and spot obstacles. You draw boundaries and no-go zones by driving the mower round in the app, and you can still add a physical wire for awkward spots.
Husqvarna says they have a redesigned bumper and larger wheels compared with its earlier models, so they're not simply renamed versions of the European NERA Automowers. That also means reviews of those models don't tell you how the iQ mowers do. So far the only hands-on footage we've found is one owner's first impressions of a 440 iQ, so treat the cut, edges and obstacle handling as untested.
Our take: Wait for proper reviews unless you trust Husqvarna's track record enough to buy blind. The satellite system behind them has done well in tests of Husqvarna's European models. If you want a wire-free mower with published tests now, the Husqvarna Automower 435X AWD NERA has two long tests behind it, and the Segway Navimow i2 LiDAR has several.
Where it sits in Husqvarna’s range
- Automower iQ (410 iQ, 420 iQ, 440 iQ)This model · $5,999
- Automower 305E NERAEuropean wire-free Automower with a similar satellite system
- Automower 435X AWD NERAEuropean all-wheel-drive, wire-free Automower
- Husqvarna Automower 435 iQ AWDAll-wheel-drive iQ model for slopes up to 70%
What we know so far
Limited evidence No independent, finished hands-on review of this robot yet. What follows comes from the maker's specifications and early coverage, and says where something is untested.
There's no finished independent review yet. Tom's Guide covered the launch, reporting Husqvarna's claims of better satellite positioning under trees, radar, larger wheels and a new bumper. Clery Farm (YouTube), an owner who bought a 440 iQ for a farm lawn, has posted setup and first impressions, which are positive but early. Nobody has yet published a tested verdict on the cut, the edges, obstacle handling or reliability for any iQ model.
What's new, on paper
Tom's Guide reports that Husqvarna improved its satellite positioning for weak-signal spots such as dense tree cover, adding radar odometry, and lets you run a partial guide wire where the signal struggles. It also mentions an upgraded bumper and larger wheels for slopes and surface changes. These are Husqvarna's claims. Nobody has tested whether the iQ mowers handle tree cover or bumpy transitions better than the European NERA models.
Early owner impressions
Clery Farm (YouTube) bought a 440 iQ for a farm and filmed setup and first thoughts. It set up virtual boundaries by driving the mower round like a remote-control car, and later reported that the stock wheels were doing great once the work zones were set. An add-on wheel kit it ordered didn't fit this model. That's a first look, not a finished test, so it doesn't tell you how the mower holds up over a season.
Obstacles: radar, not cameras
The 410, 420 and 440 iQ detect objects by radar, per Husqvarna, and Tom's Guide notes the all-wheel-drive 435 iQ uses ultrasonic sensors instead. None has a camera for recognising small things on the lawn. Nobody has tested how well the radar picks up toys, hoses or animals, so clear the lawn before it runs until there's evidence.
No finished independent review of any iQ model yet. Clery Farm's video is an owner's first look at the 440 iQ.
Prices
Where to buy the Automower iQ (410 iQ, 420 iQ, 440 iQ) in Australia
| Retailer | Price | Delivery | Stock | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HusqvarnaCheapest Official store | $5,999 | — | In stock | Go to Husqvarna |
We’re still looking for more Australia retailers for this model. Prices shown are read from each seller’s own page.
Prices read from each seller’s own page on 24 September 2026. Some links are affiliate links and are marked where they appear. Commission never changes the order or the recommendation.
Before you buy
The questions people ask about this one
Does it need a boundary wire?
No. You set virtual boundaries by driving the mower round in the app, and it positions itself by satellite, per Husqvarna. Tom's Guide notes you can add a partial wire where reception is poor. Clery Farm (YouTube) set its 440 iQ up this way.
Does it need a clear view of the sky?
It relies on satellites, so open sky helps. Husqvarna includes a reference station, or uses its cloud service where available, per Husqvarna. Tom's Guide reports radar was added to help in weak-signal spots like tree cover, but nobody has tested that yet.
Will it cope with my slope?
Husqvarna rates the 410 iQ for 45% inside the lawn and 15% at the boundary, per the specifications, and the 420 and 440 iQ also for 45%. For steeper ground, Tom's Guide points to the 435 iQ AWD, rated for 70%. No independent test has checked either figure.
Is there a subscription for 4G or anti-theft?
The mowers have a cellular connection, GPS theft tracking and geofencing, per the specifications. Husqvarna's product page doesn't state a subscription cost for these, and no reviewer has covered it yet.
Compare with
Automower 435X AWD NERA
Husqvarna's all-wheel-drive, wire-free mower, where two long tests found a very even cut and dependable running.
It runs over small objects and leaves a strip at the edges.
i2 LiDAR (i208, i210, i215, i220)
A laser-guided mower built for gardens with trees and buildings, praised for tidy lines and quiet running.
Setup can take tweaking, and the edges still need a strimmer.
LUBA 2 AWD
All-wheel drive and a 40cm cut for large, rough or sloping lawns, with dead-straight stripes.
Setup had hiccups, and it needs open sky for its satellite aerial.
Full specifications
Figures come from the manufacturer’s product page unless a source is named. A blank means nobody we trust has confirmed it.
Owner reviews
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Sources
Everything cited on this page. Expert scores are shown as the reviewer gave them.
- Clery Farm (YouTube): Does the Husqvarna Automower iQ actually work? Setup and first thoughts.Video · Tested on the Automower 440 iQ · Owner's first look · An owner's setup video and first impressions, not a finished test. (not counted towards our two-review minimum)
- Tom's Guide: Husqvarna's new robot mowers offer GPS for lessNews
- Husqvarna: Automower 410 iQ product pageManufacturer
- Husqvarna: Automower iQ seriesManufacturer