staff@slashgear.com (Justin Owen)
2024-04-13 11:30:55
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Hailing from Sweden, the manufacturing giant Husqvarna produces lawnmowers, chainsaws, trimmers, and a wide range of other outdoor power equipment. The company was founded more than 300 years ago as an arms maker, relying on local hydropower available from waterfalls in Huskvarna, Sweden. This early expertise led to centuries of making high-quality tools and equipment and the establishment of a global manufacturing operation.
Husqvarna has a long-standing reputation for innovation and quality, particularly with its chainsaws, but that has applied to its lawnmowers as well. In recent years, the company has been building expertise in the area of battery power and Husqvarna robotic mower development has been ongoing for more than a decade. Although gas-powered push mowers have been a part of its business for some time, currently the only model listed on its website is a commercial model. All of its consumer-grade models run on batteries, even though there is still debate whether electric lawnmowers really are better than gas.
The Husqvarna LE-322 self-propelled battery-powered lawn mower uses a 40-volt system with two removable 7.5 Amp-hour batteries, offering up to 75 minutes of runtime. Homes and Gardens put one through its paces, resulting in a generally favorable impression of its performance and features, giving it 4/5 stars. The biggest complaint seems to have been the price of $799, which is certainly at the upper end of the scale for a consumer-grade product. It received the same score from TopTenReviews. If you have room in the budget, Husqvarna is a solid choice.