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A side-by-side reference of each model's stated specifications. MowerFacts doesn’t give opinions: where a published, spec-derived rule can separate machines we mark a Data Pick and show the rule; here, read the values and decide what fits your needs.
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What each model is built for, from its duty class and key specs. This is a neutral reference — MowerFacts does not rank one model above another.
- Husqvarna Automower 535 AWD EPOS — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 9-inch deck; battery (no fuel or engine maintenance)
- Husqvarna Automower 520 EPOS — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 9-inch deck; battery (no fuel or engine maintenance)
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- Automower 535 AWD EPOS runs 145 min per charge; Automower 520 EPOS runs 75 min per charge, a 70 min difference. Stated run time is under the maker's conditions. Thick or wet grass shortens it.
- Automower 535 AWD EPOS is rated for slopes to 70%; Automower 520 EPOS is rated for slopes to 45%, a 25 points difference. The slope rating is the maker's limit for safe operation, not a measure of performance.
- Automower 535 AWD EPOS ships with a 8 Ah battery; Automower 520 EPOS ships with a 5 Ah battery, a 3 Ah difference. Amp-hours is stored energy at the pack's voltage. Run time also depends on load, so a bigger pack lasts longer under the same conditions, not a fixed time.
- Automower 535 AWD EPOS weighs 39 lbs (17.7 kg); Automower 520 EPOS weighs 30 lbs (13.8 kg), a 9 lbs difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What Automower 535 AWD EPOS's weight means for a trailer ›
- Automower 535 AWD EPOS is rated for 1.00 acres (4,047 m²) of lawn; Automower 520 EPOS is rated for 1.24 acres (5,000 m²) of lawn, a 0.24 acres difference. The rated lawn area is the maker's figure under its own test conditions. Obstacles, slopes and complex shapes reduce it.
3 more differences, what isn’t comparable
Other verified differences
- Automower 535 AWD EPOS has a 8.7 in (221 mm) deck; Automower 520 EPOS has a 9.4 in (240 mm) deck, a 0.7 in difference.
- Automower 535 AWD EPOS charges in 45 min; Automower 520 EPOS charges in 50 min, a 5 min difference.
- Automower 535 AWD EPOS is rated at 60 dB; Automower 520 EPOS is rated at 62 dB, a 2 dB difference.
Not comparable
- Cut height range: not published for Automower 520 EPOS.
Verified means each manufacturer publishes the figure. A bigger number is only a bigger number; nothing here says which machine is better. The full specification table is below.
Which is faster on your property? › Measure your lawn once and MowerFacts times all 2 against it.
| Spec | Automower 535 AWD EPOS Husqvarna · Robotic |
Automower 520 EPOS Husqvarna · Robotic |
|---|---|---|
| List price | dealer quote | dealer quote |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | battery | battery |
| Electrical | ||
| Battery Capacity | 8 Ah | 5 Ah |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 8.7 in (221 mm) | 9.4 in (240 mm) |
| Min Cut Height | 1.2 in (30 mm) | — |
| Max Cut Height | 2.8 in (71 mm) | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 39 lbs (17.7 kg) | 30 lbs (13.8 kg) |
| Width | 21.7 in (551 mm) | 22 in (560 mm) |
| Length | 36.6 in (930 mm) | 28.3 in (720 mm) |
| Height | 13.1 in (333 mm) | 12.6 in (320 mm) |
| Robotic | ||
| Work Area | 4047 ft2 | 5000 ft2 |
| Max Slope | 70 pct | 45 pct |
| Boundary | Physical wire, Virtual wire | Virtual wire |
| Run Time | 145 min | 75 min |
| Charge Time | 45 min | 50 min |
| Noise Level | 60 db | 62 db |
| Theft Protection | Yes | Yes |
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.