Husqvarna rolls out suite of new products, technology

The Z500L zero turn mower series is Husqvarna’s commercial grade zero turn.
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Husqvarna recently introduced several new products designed for landscape and tree care professionals.

“At Husqvarna, we are focused on continuing to produce and provide solutions that make the work of professionals faster, safer, more efficient and more sustainable overall,” says Robert McCutcheon, president of Husqvarna North America. “We firmly believe that buying a Husqvarna product is more than buying a tool. It’s a commitment to a long-term relationship with a trusted partner. Therefore, we aim to provide only the best quality products to meet and exceed the high expectations of our professional users and, while also supporting those products with expert care from certified dealers from coast-to-coast.”

The company says professional robotics users have several new innovations to look forward to this year.

Automower Solar Solution 

Husqvarna says the Solar Solution allows for Automower robotic lawn mowers to be installed completely off-grid and is equipped with dual outputs that can power two Automower robotic mowers at once or one Automower robotic mower and an EPOS Reference Station at once. The company says other features include a frame design that incorporates an electrical cabinet and solar panel together for increased stability, an expandable battery capacity if needed and a lockable electrical cabinet to prevent theft and tampering. The MSRP starts at $1,999.00.

Husqvarna’s EPOS technology

Husqvarna 315x gold robotic mower
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The company says the EPOS technology is a high-precision satellite-based navigation system for the new series of professional Husqvarna Automower robotic lawn mowers, enabling mowing with virtual boundaries. Thirty-five units are currently being demonstrated at 15 locations around the country. The company says this navigation system delivers accuracy down to an inch and is used to create virtual boundaries for professional robotic mowers. The company says this new system will significantly increase the flexibility and use of professional robotic mowers in green spaces and will further open up opportunities for areas which were previously a challenge for robotic lawnmowers. Husqvarna says its professional robotic mowers with Husqvarna EPOS integrate with Husqvarna Fleet Services, a digital fleet management control system, and make the management of large lawns and green spaces easier and more flexible and efficient than ever before. There will be two models carrying Husqvarna EPOS technology in late 2021, Husqvarna Automower 550 EPOS and 550H EPOS (MSRP: Starting at $4999.00). One unit for lower cut heights and one for cut heights up to 3.6 inches.

Husqvarna Fleet Services

Husqvarna says it will also launch the Husqvarna Fleet Services, a web platform designed to provide professional customers the opportunity to improve business operations with access to productivity insights across their entire fleet of outdoor power equipment. The company says the Husqvarna Fleet Services machine sensor will allow professionals to track equipment that is out in the field, keep a log of service and maintenance needs and pinpoint exactly when and how long each piece of equipment was in operation at any given time. Husqvarna says Fleet Services will enable customers to save money across repair, maintenance, petroleum and operating costs, while extending the life of their equipment and helping reduce the need for capital investments. Beyond the web platform, the company says the mobile application will give users access to the most up-to-date location of the entire product fleet right from a smartphone or other handheld device.

Carbon footprint calculator

Another important feature in the Husqvarna says it’s rolling out is the carbon footprint calculator. The company says this calculator uses the Husqvarna Fleet Services machine sensor and data from actual machine usage to estimate CO2 emissions for each specific machine. The company says this feature is just one of the many ways that Husqvarna is working to reduce its overall impact on the environment and supporting a more sustainable future.

Lawn and garden solutions

Husqvarna also introduced new zero-turn and walk-behind mowers, as well as walk behind and handheld battery solutions:

• The company says the Z400XS zero turn mower series is Husqvarna’s premium version of the entry-level Z400 series.  It has the same construction as the Z400s, but with improvements and increased comfort through a newly developed suspension seat and transmission, as well as engine upgrade and second gas tank. (MSRP: $8,999.00, promo $7,899.00)

  The 525HE3 hedge trimmer.
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• The company says the Z500L zero turn mower series is Husqvarna’s commercial-grade zero-turn equipped with improved heavy-duty construction, new transmission and new engine. (MSRP: $10,699.99 – 11,099.99)
• Husqvarna says the W520 gas-powered and W520i battery-powered walk-behind mower models are robustly designed for heavy-duty commercial use and are self-propelled from the rear wheels. Both offer a one-touch height adjustment mechanism, and the company says the W520i can be connected to the Husqvarna Bli950x backpack battery for longer cutting operation. (MSRP: $1,199.99)
• The company says the 525HE3 (MSRP: $499.99) and 525HE4 hedge trimmer (MSRP: $549.99) models are designed for landscape maintenance that requires added reach. Both are equipped with the newly redesigned articulating mechanism and X-Torq engine. Other features on these new hedge trimmers models include adjustable cutting bar articulates, new engines and new starters for minimal effort.
• The company says the 535iFR brush cutter (MSRP: $599.99) is a bike-handled, three-in-one trimmer equipped with the T35 trimmer head, brush blade and clearing saw blade with guard used for ground clearing and removal of smaller-in-diameter trees, wood and brush. Other features include a 35cc equivalent commercial cutting performance with a battery-powered brushless motor, and it is IPX4 classified. The company says this specific brush cutter model also has a new, intelligent user interface and Bluetooth, Husqvarna Fleet Services and Husqvarna Connect application capabilities.

Professional accessory advancements

In addition to Husqvarna’s full suite of products, the company says several accessories will be launching to complement your purchase and help professionals work faster and be more productive:

• Husqvarna says the RapidReplace trimmer head (MSRP: $29.99) is designed to simplify the reloading process. The company says this new design lets users align, load and twist line for faster reloading, without disassembling the head. It holds up to 22 feet of .095 trimmer line, for extended runtimes. Husqvarna says this solution is suitable for all Husqvarna gas trimmers, and the RapidReplace trimmer head offers enhanced efficiency and productivity for professionals.

  Striping kit
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• The company says the striping kits attach to the bottom of the cutting deck or the back of the zero-turn, depending on the model, to create the striping effect. Kits are available only for the Z100, Z200, Z200F, Z400, Z400X, Z500, Z500L and Z500X models. (MSRP: $249.99 for Z100, Z200/Z200F) (MSRP: $149.99 for Z400, Z400X, Z500, Z500L and Z500X).
• The company says the bucket holder and grabber mounts are designed specifically for zero-turn mowers, and they consist of a bucket holder that holds a 5-gallon bucket and a grabber mount to pick up debris, along with a bracket that attaches to hold a string trimmer. (MSRP: $99.99 for each)
• Husqvarna says its battery power sprayer features lithium-ion powered pumps, is easy to charge and includes a 25-inch stainless steel wand, along with three nozzles for versatile applications. The sprayer comes in a 2-gallon (MSRP: $99.99) and a 4-gallon option (MSRP: $229.00).

Tree care solutions

In September 2020, Husqvarna hosted a live chainsaw event unveiling the release of the 540i XP and the T540i XP chainsaws. The company says these saws were designed and developed together with professional arborists and feature an optimized system to deliver the next step in battery performance:

Husqvarna t540i-xp-chain saw.
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• The company says the T540i XP and 540i XP rear- and top-handle chain saws (MSRP: $579.99 – 599.99) feature a new, ground-up design and are developed specifically with professional users in mind. Used with the newly released Husqvarna BLi200X (T540i XP) or Husqvarna BLi300 (540I XP) batteries, the company says the new chain saws have capabilities equivalent to professional 40cc petrol chain saws, making them ideal for tree removals and smaller felling tasks. With the completely redesigned, optimized system, Husqvarna says power has been increased by more than 30 percent compared to previous Husqvarna battery chain saws, opening up for applications that have been exclusive to petrol chain saws until now. The company says thanks to the latest Husqvarna X-Cut chain, SP21G and Husqvarna X-Precision bar, the T540i XP offers cutting capacity for drop cuts of thick trunks and branches while also being fast and nimble enough to take on smaller tasks. The company says the rear-handle version 540i XP boasts the same power and is the perfect all-round saw for any kind of groundwork.