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Husqvarna Automower 305 review: the dependable wired mower, now up against wire-free rivals
The Automower 305 is Husqvarna's entry point for small Australian lawns: a boundary-wire mower for up to 600 m², backed by the biggest robot-mower dealer network in the country. The same money now buys wire-free mowers that map themselves, so is it still worth it? We haven't used it ourselves; this review draws on Husqvarna Australia's specs, Australian prices and independent reviews. Prices checked 20 October 2026.
By Domestic Robot · Editor: Christian Ganaban · Updated 20 October 2026 · We may earn a commission from links on this page. Disclosure
Quick answer
The Automower 305 suits simple, enclosed lawns where you want dealer support more than features. It's $1,799 RRP at Husqvarna AU (about $1,792 with an install kit on Amazon AU), handles 600 m² and 40% slopes inside the lawn, but needs a boundary wire laid around the edge, connects by Bluetooth only and has no camera obstacle avoidance or GPS theft tracking. For the same $1,799, the wire-free Segway Navimow i105 maps your lawn from an app. The 305E NERA ($2,999 RRP) is a newer wired model with Wi-Fi and an upgrade path to wire-free EPOS. Choose the 305 if a dealer will install it and the lawn won't change; choose wire-free if you'd rather skip the wire.
Which Automower 305? The Australian range
| Model | Navigation | Price (AUD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automower 305 (967 97 40-06) | Boundary wire | $1,799 RRP | Wire and pegs not included |
| Automower 305 with small DIY kit | Boundary wire | $1,928 RRP | Includes 150 m wire and 300 pegs |
| Automower 305E NERA | Boundary wire, optional EPOS upgrade | $2,999 RRP | Wi-Fi and Bluetooth; electric cutting height |
| Automower 305E NERA with wire-free technology | EPOS satellite | $4,147 RRP | Through dealers; reference station or Husqvarna Cloud needed |
RRPs from Husqvarna AU, checked 20 October 2026; dealers set their own prices. Husqvarna AU's 305E NERA price ($2,999) is higher than the $2,499 ChannelNews reported at its September 2025 launch. Arbormaster in Bayswater, Victoria, had the 305E NERA at $2,399 on 20 October.
Price and where to buy
| Retailer | Price (AUD) | Status on 20 Oct 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Husqvarna AU | $1,799 (305); $1,928 (with kit) | Available online, 2–5 working days |
| Amazon AU | $1,792.02 (with install kit) | In stock, 2 left |
| Essendon Mowers (VIC) | $1,799; $1,928 with kit | In stock for pick-up |
We didn't find the 305 at Bunnings or JB Hi-Fi. Husqvarna's 45-day satisfaction guarantee applies only with professional installation, and installation costs aren't refunded; ask your dealer for an installation quote, as Husqvarna doesn't publish one.
Who should buy it, and who should skip it
- Buy it if your lawn is a simple, fenced shape up to about 600 m² and you want a local dealer to install and service it.
- Buy it if your yard has big trees or a two-storey house blocking the sky: a boundary wire doesn't need satellites.
- Skip it if you change garden beds often, don't want to bury a wire, or want app control away from home (Bluetooth only).
- Skip it if theft worries you: the 305 has a PIN and alarm but no GPS tracking.
Key specs
| Spec | Automower 305 |
|---|---|
| Maximum lawn | 600 m² |
| Slope | 40% inside the lawn, 15% at the boundary |
| Navigation | Boundary wire (guide wire for narrow passages) |
| Cutting width / height | 22 cm / 20–50 mm, set by hand |
| Blades | 3 pivoting razor blades on a disc; 6 spares in the box |
| Battery and runtime | 2.1 Ah lithium-ion; about 60 minutes per charge |
| Noise | 59 dB(A) |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth (Automower Connect app); no Wi-Fi, 4G or smart-home support |
| Theft protection | PIN, alarm; no GPS tracking |
From Husqvarna AU's product page, checked 20 October 2026. Essendon Mowers lists its weight as 9.4 kg and its rating as IPX5. By comparison the 305E NERA is rated 30% inside the lawn and 20% at the boundary, with 20–55 mm electric height adjustment and Wi-Fi.
Installation: what the boundary wire involves
A wired Automower stays inside a loop of low-voltage wire pegged or buried around the lawn edge and any garden beds. Husqvarna's base 305 doesn't include wire or pegs; the small DIY kit adds 150 m of wire and 300 pegs for $129 more. The 305 has a 15% slope limit near the boundary, so the wire needs to come in from steep edges.
Many Australian buyers pay a dealer to install it, which also activates Husqvarna's satisfaction guarantee. If you redesign the garden later, the wire has to move. That's the main reason wire-free mowers have taken over at this price; our wire-free navigation guide explains the alternatives.
What reviewers found
CHOICE tested the current Automower 305 (published November 2025, updated October 2026); its score and recommendation are for members only. In the same test the Segway Navimow i105E is shown as Recommended.
Most recent independent reviews cover the 305E NERA rather than the base 305. Expert Reviews (UK, April 2025) gave the wire-free 305E NERA a Best Buy for thorough mowing and top-class edge trimming, but called it expensive. TechRadar (September 2025) liked its straight lines and edges but scored it 2.5/5 for performance and value after GPS glitches and no proper obstacle avoidance. Both point to Husqvarna's strength: neat, methodical cutting.
Australian owner reviews of older 305 generations on ProductReview.com.au are few and mixed, and mostly years old, so we've not relied on them.
Blades, running costs and warranty
Husqvarna AU sells Endurance blades from $55 for six, and says blades typically last 3–6 weeks; change them sooner on sandy lawns or after hitting something. That's roughly $250–$475 a year in blades if you mow all year and replace on schedule, less if you mow mainly in the warmer months. The 305 gets firmware updates from a dealer rather than over the air.
Warranty is 2 years for home use, extendable to up to 5 years if you buy Husqvarna's Automower Cleaning Kit, register it and have an authorised dealer service it every year; the battery is covered for 2 years. Warranty claims go through an authorised servicing dealer (Husqvarna AU warranty policy). Husqvarna says it has over 450 dealers across Australia and New Zealand.
Alternatives worth comparing
| Mower | Navigation | Rated lawn | Price (AUD, 20 Oct 2026) | Our coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Segway Navimow i105 | RTK + camera, wire-free | 500 m² | $1,799 (Navimow AU) | i-series review |
| Husqvarna Aspire R4 | Boundary wire | 400 m² | $999 (Amazon AU) | Small yards |
| ECOVACS Goat O600 RTK | RTK + camera, wire-free | 600 m² | $1,119 Care Kit (Amazon AU) | Our review |
| Husqvarna Aspire R6V | EPOS + camera, wire-free | 600 m² | $2,299 (Amazon AU) | Husqvarna vs Mammotion |
The Aspire R6V is Husqvarna's own wire-free option at a similar size; it needs Wi-Fi across the lawn for Husqvarna Cloud positioning, or a reference station bought separately. See our robot mowers under $2,000 for more.
Where to buy
Verdict
The Automower 305 is a sensible choice for a straightforward, enclosed lawn when you value Husqvarna's dealer network and neat cutting over app features. But at $1,799 it costs the same as wire-free mowers that skip the installation, give you remote app control and track the mower if it's stolen. Unless a dealer install is part of the appeal, we'd look at the Navimow i105 or Goat O600 RTK first, or step up to the 305E NERA if you want Husqvarna with a wire-free upgrade path.
Laying the wire yourself? Our setup guide has Husqvarna's distances. Storm season: Husqvarna's lightning advice is in robot mowers in rain and winter.
Common questions
How much is the Husqvarna Automower 305 in Australia?
$1,799 RRP at Husqvarna AU, or $1,928 with a small DIY installation kit, checked 20 October 2026. Amazon AU had a version with an install kit at $1,792.02.
Does the Automower 305 need a boundary wire?
Yes. It uses a perimeter wire, which isn't included with the base model. The more expensive 305E NERA can be upgraded to wire-free EPOS navigation.
What's the difference between the Automower 305 and 305E NERA?
The 305E NERA ($2,999 RRP) adds Wi-Fi, electric cutting-height adjustment and an optional wire-free upgrade, but has a lower slope rating (30% vs 40% inside the lawn).
What slope can the Automower 305 handle?
Husqvarna rates it to 40% inside the lawn and 15% near the boundary wire.
How long is the Husqvarna warranty in Australia?
Two years for home use, or up to five years with Husqvarna's cleaning kit, registration and annual dealer servicing. The battery is covered for two years.
Sources
- Husqvarna AU: Automower 305 (checked 20 Oct 2026)
- Husqvarna AU: Automower 305 with small installation kit
- Husqvarna AU: Automower 305E NERA
- Husqvarna AU: 305E NERA with wire-free technology
- Husqvarna AU: warranty policy
- Husqvarna AU: Endurance blades
- Husqvarna AU: when to change Automower blades
- Husqvarna AU: satisfaction guarantee
- Amazon AU: Automower 305 with install kit (checked 20 Oct 2026)
- Essendon Mowers: Automower 305 (checked 20 Oct 2026)
- Arbormaster: Automower 305E NERA (checked 20 Oct 2026)
- CHOICE: Husqvarna Automower 305
- ChannelNews: Husqvarna launches Automower NERA models (18 Sep 2025)
- Expert Reviews: Automower 305E NERA review (8 Apr 2025)
- TechRadar: Automower 305E NERA review (10 Sep 2025)
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