RELEASED 2019.06REASSESSED 2026.08.06

Husqvarna

Husqvarna Automower 115H

Name: Husqvarna Automower 115H
Brand: Husqvarna

Wire-guided entry point to autonomous mowing, rated by Husqvarna at 0.4 acre plus or minus 20 percent, about 17,400 sq ft. It gets there by returning often rather than by covering ground quickly: 60 minutes per charge, roughly 720 sq ft an hour, and up to 24 hours of active time available in the schedule. Maintenance is light next to a conventional mower, but the boundary wire is what confines it, so enlarging the mowed area means laying more wire.

Autonomy Ladder

Why Level II.

One five-rung scale, every category, from acting only on command to working unsupervised anywhere.

VGeneralized AutonomyAny task, any setting. No consumer robot has reached it.
IVEnvironmental AutonomyHandles new obstacles and re-plans in real time; rare in consumer products.
IIIConditional AutonomyFinishes whole jobs in familiar spaces; struggles at the edges.
To reach Level IIIMost sessions finish without intervention. Rescue is occasional, not routine.

IIAssisted AutonomyThis robot

Husqvarna Automower 115H runs preset routines on its own, and the owner is its recovery system.

Navigation and control
Buried boundary wire with random-path obstacle avoidance

Autonomy dimension 42 / 100 · 4 sources reviewed
IManual AutomationOne action on command; no independent operation.

How we assign a level →

Behind the classification

Sources we reviewed.

Provisional4 sources reviewed

Enough has been reviewed to classify, but gaps remain across source types.

Sources reviewed

Specification sources2 sourcesReviewed

Pages the published specifications were read from.

Monitoring record2 sourcesReviewed

Sources behind the tracker entries following this robot.

Also monitored, nothing listed yet

Manufacturer documentationPending

Husqvarna official product specifications, manual, and setup guides for the 115H model.

Owner reportsOngoing

Multi-year owner forums and maintenance discussions from Husqvarna Communities and Reddit r/robotics detailing blade dulling schedules, wire maintenance, and seasonal storage practices.

Press & video reviewsReviewed

Retail reviews and retailer documentation from outdoor equipment suppliers detailing availability and pricing history since 2019.

Firmware release notesOngoing

Husqvarna publishes firmware releases and software notes through its support portal; reviewed on an ongoing basis.

How we evaluate evidence →

Human Readiness

Ready Now.

US market presence since 2019, but Husqvarna now lists the Automower 115H as discontinued on both its US and Canadian sites, and the product page routes visitors to current robotic mowers. Dealer and marketplace stock remains, so units are still buyable, though not from Husqvarna direct; parts and support availability are worth checking before purchase. Setup requires 2-4 hours for boundary wire installation; seasonal blade maintenance and annual wire inspection are standard practices documented in owner forums.

Where this sits on the readiness scale

Ready NowThis robotProven autonomous performance, reliable, and available for purchase.
Promising ProgressReal advancement, but the ownership experience is still maturing.
OverhypedMarketing is outpacing actual capability.
WaitTechnology exists but better options are coming soon.
Falls ShortFails core autonomy or reliability standards.

How we assess readiness →

Robovations Score

How this number was reached

69of 100

CapableAt or above 62% of the 355 robots we scoreand 53% of the 79 scored robot lawn mowers

DeficientLimitedCapableStrongExemplary

Measured on 8 of the 9 inputs10% not counted

Our assessment did not establish an independent source for edge-case recovery on this machine, so that input is left out of the score rather than guessed at, and the rest re-weighted to fill the space. A gap in what we have been able to verify is not evidence against the robot. Where it reaches 30% of the rubric we publish no number at all.

What moved itpoints gained or lost against a typical robot

Carried by

Field failure rate91+3.4
Consumables83+1.1
Task completion76+0.6

Held back by

Routine maintenance48−2.4
Coverage and navigation50−2.0

Capability40% of the score65What it does without you.

Task completion16% of the score76

Evidence

Pro Tool Reviews' hands-on install runs the mower unattended on a daily schedule, but reports the cutting swath is inset from the machine's width, 'leaving several inches between the edge and the blades,' which is 'one of the reasons you still need to go around with a string trimmer on your boundaries'; the same review notes that if the grass gets too high the mower cannot pull it up without a deck or suction.

Coverage and navigation10% of the score50

Evidence

Pro Tool Reviews measured that it 'covers roughly 95% of the lawn every 2 days' while running a 16-hour and then 12-hour daily schedule, and the three mowing zones are only manually set distances down the guide wire (set at 9, 30 and 55 meters), so area completion is bought with run time rather than a retained plan.

Edge-case recoverynot countedno source verified46

Evidence

A wire break stops the machine with a specific loop-signal fault rather than a generic one, and a bump reverses and reroutes, but traction loss on wet ground near the slope limit leaves it stalled until retrieved. Held just below the halt-and-report anchor because the reporting reach is uncertain: the specs list Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, but Husqvarna's connected offering at this tier is Connect@HOME over Bluetooth, and a fault only reaches the owner in range.

Operating envelope4% of the score62

Evidence

Robot Maniak puts its peak on 'a larger, flat lawn that's free from too many obstacles' and says that in 'a cramped and uneven backyard' it 'will get the job done, but with far too much hassle than necessary,' with rain operation normal and a 17 degree slope limit.

Dependability40% of the score75Whether it keeps doing it.

Field failure rate16% of the score91

Evidence

Seven seasons on sale on the most mature platform in the category, with owner reporting concentrating on boundary wire breaks after freeze-thaw and on bent or chipped blades rather than on drive or cutting hardware. Both are recurring documented modes, neither universal, and both repairable by the owner for tens of dollars. The evidence mixes Reddit, which is independent, with Husqvarna Communities, which is vendor-hosted and does not count.

Software stability14% of the score65

Evidence

Updates ship: the machine is Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connected on Automower Connect, and Husqvarna's support portal carries firmware for the line. That portal is general rather than model-specific, so there is no release history and no account of what any update changed, and no owner reports an update breaking a working function on this model. The channel existing is a commitment rather than a record of outcomes, which is precisely why this sits at the silent-record state and not above it: updates ship, no regression pattern is reported, and nothing independent describes either.

Support longevity10% of the score63

Evidence

Husqvarna's dealer and parts network is the deepest in the category and blade sets at $15 to $30 are commodity items that will outlive the model, which are commitments vendor material establishes. Against that, the record states Husqvarna now lists the 115H as discontinued on both its US and Canadian sites, routes visitors to current models, and advises checking parts and support availability before purchase.

Ownership burden20% of the score62What it asks of you.

Routine maintenance12% of the score48

Evidence

Weekly debris clearing and charging contact inspection, blades as a set of three with fresh screws every four to six weeks, seasonal boundary wire inspection for breaks and corrosion, an annual station clean and battery check, and full indoor storage of mower and station before winter. The wire inspection is the recurring chore a wire-free machine does not carry.

Consumables8% of the score83

Evidence

Three blades with screws at $15 to $30 a set every four to six weeks, so roughly six sets and about $130 a season on a $700 machine, replaced rather than sharpened. Wire repair kits and splice connectors at $10 to $20 are occasional. No subscription, no collector bag and no filters.

middle half of the databaseits medianthis robot

Reported, not scoredneither measures how well the robot works

Five-year cost$1,540

Low purchase price and low to run. $700 MSRP, street $600 to $750, plus roughly $650 of blade sets over five years at the four to six week interval, wire repair kits and splices, and one battery pack. The $200 to $500 the record cites for rewiring is an expansion cost rather than a running one and is excluded. No subscription or connectivity fee.

Data postureCloud-optional

Full core function without an account; cloud adds convenience.

What leaves the homeNot documented

Read the full methodology →

FIT CHECK

Will the Husqvarna Automower 115H work on your yard?

Describe your yard using the controls. Each choice reads the spec sheet for you, flagging where the Husqvarna Automower 115H is built for your space and where it isn’t.

Yard size

Terrain

Grass type

Boundary setup

A classification of fit for the conditions you set, not a recommendation. Verdicts describe engineering design intent, not test results.

SPECIFICATION

The full spec sheet.

Priced below the category median, with every figure charted against the category below.

Dimensional drawing

Key specificationsManufacturer-published

Footprint: 17.7 × 23.2 in · 10.6 in tall✓
Weight: 20.7 lbs✓
Battery: 36 Wh · Li-ion
Wi-Fi: Supported

Where it lands · ranked across 91 robot lawn mowersThis robotMedianTypical range

Runtime60min

30 min240 min

Below median

Price$700

$451$5,999

Bottom of range

Noise58dB

50 dB82 dB

Near median

Charge time50min

30 min300 min

Bottom of range

Weight20.7lbs

11.9 lbs134 lbs

Bottom of range

Position shows where the figure sits across the tracked category, not a quality judgment.

Official referencesManufacturer support

OWNERSHIP

Living with it.

Predictable wire-based operation with seasonal mechanical reliability; blade dulling and battery degradation are the primary owner maintenance points.

2019 entry into the market documented by multiple owner forums (Reddit, Husqvarna Communities) shows consistent performance in temperate climates. Primary failure modes are blade dulling, wire breaks from landscaping, and charging-dock contact corrosion. No major firmware or safety recalls documented.

Owner effort~2 hrshands-on per month

Consumables$90replaceable parts / yr

Reliability trend Stableowner-reported arc

What goes wrong · 4 documented · 0 self-recover

Common

Blade dulling and uneven cuttingRagged grass edges, higher power draw

Owner fixReplace blade set every 4-6 weeks; 15-30 USD per replacement

Occasional

Boundary wire breaks from landscapingMower escapes confinement zone or halts

Owner fixTrace and repair wire; splice kit cost 10-20 USD; may require re-burying

Occasional

Charging-dock contact corrosionIntermittent charging or failure to dock

Owner fixClean contacts monthly; replacement dock 150-250 USD

Occasional

Battery capacity loss in freeze climatesReduced runtime after winter; may drop below 60 minutes

Owner fixWinter storage indoors recommended; battery replacement 100-150 USD

Step-by-step fixesWet Grass or RainBlades Not Spinning or Not Cutting?Boundary Wire BreakAll robot mower guides

Upkeep routine

Weekly52×/yr

Clear debris and inspect charging contacts.

Seasonal4×/yr

Boundary wire inspection for breaks and corrosion (repair kits 10-20 USD).

Yearly1×/yr

Charging station cleaning and contact maintenance; battery health check.

As neededno fixed schedule

Replace the blades as a set of three with fresh screws (15-30 USD per set). They are flip-and-replace razors rather than items to sharpen; grinding an edge back thins the blade and strips its coating on a machine that runs unattended. · Clean the mower, charge the battery fully, and store the mower and charging station indoors in freeze climates.

Cost over time · past the sticker

PurchaseRunning cost

Year 1

$790

Year 3

$970

Year 5

$1,150

$700 to buy, then about $90 a year for the replaceable parts below. Over three years that is roughly $270 past the sticker price. Excludes electricity and any repairs.

What you replace

BladesEvery 4-6 weeks

Replacement cadence from the maintenance schedule; prices shown where the source documents them.

Safety notes

CautionBlade hazard during manual repositioning: Rotating blades continue for 1-2 seconds after power-down; allow full stop before handling.

NoteBoundary wire electrical contact risk: Wire carries low-voltage signal; animals and pets may investigate buried wire during mowing cycles.

RECORD

How the assessment has moved.

Every announcement, release and reassessment behind the current classification.

Coming soon

Just launched

Active updates

Settled

Discontinued

Aug 2024 · NewsHusqvarna 115H price holds at entry tier as NERA lineup expands
Feb 2026 · NewsClearance pricing precedes discontinued listing on support site
Jul 2026 · AssessmentRobovations Score recorded at 60 of 100
Jul 2026 · AssessmentRobovations Score revised 60 → 63
Aug 2026 · AssessmentRobovations Score rescored under v4.0: 63 → 66
Aug 2026 · AssessmentRobovations Score rescored under v4.2: 66 → 71
Aug 2026 · AssessmentRobovations Score revised 71 → 69
Aug 2026 · AssessmentRecord status: Verified → Provisional

Editorial comparisons

Common questions

What people actually ask.

5 answered

OperationHow large a yard can the 115H handle?

Husqvarna rates it at 0.4 acre plus or minus 20 percent, about 17,400 sq ft. Runtime is 60 minutes per charge, but on this class of mower runtime is not the area limit: Husqvarna also publishes about 720 sq ft an hour and up to 24 hours of active time, so the mower covers its rated area by cycling between the lawn and the charging station across the schedule rather than in one pass.

OwnershipHow often does the perimeter wire need maintenance or repair?

Owner reports describe annual spring inspection and post-winter checks for breaks, especially in freeze-thaw regions. Wire breaks are typically traced by the mower’s loss-of-boundary response; repair kits and splice connectors cost 10-20 USD. Heavy leaf cover or landscaping changes may require re-burying sections.

OwnershipWhat is the blade replacement schedule for the 115H?

Blades dull every 4-6 weeks under 1-2x weekly mowing; replacement sets (three blades) cost 15-30 USD. Manufacturer recommends checks every 10 mowing hours. Bent or chipped blades are a common owner finding, and the fix is replacement rather than straightening or sharpening: all three go on together with fresh screws so the cutting disc stays balanced.

OperationDoes the 115H work on slopes or steep terrain?

Husqvarna publishes two figures rather than one: 30 percent slope inside the working area, and 15 percent where the boundary wire runs. Both are percentages, not degrees; 30 percent is about 17 degrees. The boundary figure is the one that catches people out, since ground the mower crosses comfortably mid-lawn can be too steep for the wire to sit across. Owner reports describe traction loss and uphill stalling on wet grass.

OperationCan the 115H be stored outdoors year-round?

Seasonal storage is recommended in freeze climates. Battery performance degrades below 32F; water ingress risk increases if the mower is left in snow or heavy rain. Indoor storage (garage, shed) preserves battery longevity and winterizes the charging station.

Availability

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Robovations. "Husqvarna Automower 115H: Autonomy Level II (Assisted Autonomy)." Autonomy Ladder™, assessed August 2026. https://robovations.com/robots/husqvarna-automower-115h/

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Husqvarna Automower 115H

Will the Husqvarna Automower 115H work on your yard?

The full spec sheet.

Living with it.

How the assessment has moved.

How Husqvarna Automower 115H compares.

Setup time across wire, RTK, and vision mowers?

Do robot mowers actually avoid kids and pets?

What people actually ask.

Other robot lawn mowers we have classified.

McCulloch ROB R1000

Ambrogio Twenty Elite

Gardena Sileno Life 750

Husqvarna Automower Aspire R4

Where it's sold

Reference the Husqvarna Automower 115H classification.

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