Automower® 435 iQ AWD vs Scythe M.52
Side-by-side comparison of Automower® 435 iQ AWD (Husqvarna) and Scythe M.52 (Scythe Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Automower® 435 iQ AWDSweden
- Scythe M.52United States
Year First Available
- Automower® 435 iQ AWD—
- Scythe M.522024
Verified Deployments
- Automower® 435 iQ AWD0 Deployments
- Scythe M.520 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Automower® 435 iQ AWD$5,000 USD
- Scythe M.52Contact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Automower® 435 iQ AWD2.4 hrs
- Scythe M.52—
Availability Status
- Automower® 435 iQ AWDACTIVE
- Scythe M.52ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Autonomy Level
- Automower® 435 iQ AWDfully autonomous
- Scythe M.52—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Sweden | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2024 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $5,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 2.4 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | fully autonomous | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload Capacity, Reach, Max Speed, IP Rating
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | Automower® 435 iQ AWD | Scythe M.52 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $5,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 1.2 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $245,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +4900% | — |
Scythe M.52 has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
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Frequently asked
Who makes Automower® 435 iQ AWD and Scythe M.52?
Automower® 435 iQ AWD is made by Husqvarna, based in SE. Scythe M.52 is made by Scythe Robotics, based in US.
How do Automower® 435 iQ AWD and Scythe M.52 compare on the Robo Index?
Automower® 435 iQ AWD grades A on the Robo Index. Scythe M.52 grades BB. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Automower® 435 iQ AWD and Scythe M.52 in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Lawn Mowing on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Automower® 435 iQ AWD and Scythe M.52?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: The hidden specs vendors hope you'll miss.
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About this comparison
Automower® 435 iQ AWD vs Scythe M.52 compares two robots in the lawn-mowing category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Index is calculated.