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Start with the garden. Then the mower.

A mower shortlist starts with a sketch of the lawn. Measure the actual grass area, mark narrow passages and check the steepest slopes near boundaries. These two examples show different installation approaches.

Sources checked 28 October 2026 · Manufacturer claims · No hands-on tests

Three things to settle first.

Mowable area

Use the grass area rather than the property size. Obstacles, separate zones and available mowing hours can change what a nominal capacity means.

Boundary conditions

Check interior and boundary slope limits separately. A 40% gradient is not 40 degrees, and it is not the permitted slope at every edge.

Installation route

A physical wire and a virtual boundary solve setup differently. Confirm the current guide, antenna placement where applicable and the route between lawn zones.

Two models. Different considerations.

Start with the lawn's area, boundary slopes and installation constraints. Wired and satellite-assisted navigation create different setup needs.

Selected model

Husqvarna Automower 310 Mark II

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UK; product 970 52 67-03

Consider the wired approach if a physical perimeter installation suits your plot and a local installer can validate the layout. Account for boundary-wire installation and repair.

Manufacturer details
Availability & price

Not verified locally. Check the exact model and regional supply before purchase.

Selected model

Segway Navimow i105E

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Europe i-series; not the i105N, i2 AWD or i2 LiDAR

Consider the virtual-boundary approach if a supplier confirms positioning and installation suitability at your property. The recommended area here is 500 m², not the larger maximum figure.

Manufacturer details
Availability & price

Not verified locally. Check the exact model and regional supply before purchase.

Compare the published details.

These facts are drawn from the manufacturer sources below. They are examples to help you ask better questions, not a complete market ranking.

Robotic lawn mowers — manufacturer specification comparison
What to compareHusqvarna Automower 310 Mark IISegway Navimow i105E
Area rating1,000 m² working area; manufacturer table marks ±20500 m² recommended mowing area
Boundary setupPhysical boundary wireVirtual boundary; EFLS 2.0 positioning
Maximum interior slope40%30%
Maximum boundary slope15%10%
Cutting height20–50 mm; manual adjustment20–60 mm; manual adjustment
Cutting width22 cm18 cm
Robot mass9.4 kg10.9 kg

Slope percentages are gradients, not degrees. Interior-slope ratings do not apply at the lawn boundary. Published area capacities are planning limits, not a promise for every garden.

What the numbers leave out.

The 310 Mark II and i105E are not equivalent capacity classes. Compare installation fit before size ratings. Neither a higher slope percentage nor wire-free positioning establishes that a mower will work reliably on your exact plot.

Husqvarna Automower 310 Mark II: still to verify

  • Installation cost for your plot
  • Performance on wet or uneven ground
  • Local service costs

Use the exact UK SKU. The source currently gives 60 minutes typical mowing per charge, so do not copy older 70-minute retailer specifications.

Segway Navimow i105E: still to verify

  • Positioning reliability on your plot
  • Installation and accessory needs
  • Local service costs

Confirm antenna placement and site suitability with the current installation guide. The 500 m² recommended rating is distinct from the table's 600 m² maximum rating.

Budget for ownership, not just purchase.

Get a quote for installation, boundary materials or positioning accessories, replacement blades, winter storage and local servicing. Ask how much manual edge trimming and moving between disconnected areas will remain.

Use the whole-cost checklist →

Before you choose

  • How large is the mowable lawn rather than the entire property?
  • Are slopes near boundaries steeper than the edge rating?
  • Can the site support the chosen boundary or positioning system?
  • How will isolated lawn areas and edge trimming be handled?

Read the original sources.

Manufacturer claims can change. This page retains the exact model and source region rather than combining specifications from similarly named versions.

  1. Husqvarna UK — Automower 310 Mark II technical specificationsHusqvarna Automower 310 Mark II · Checked 2026-10-28 · Page publication date not stated
  2. Segway Navimow Europe — i-series specificationsSegway Navimow i105E · Checked 2026-10-28 · Page publication date not stated
  3. Segway Navimow Europe — i-series overviewSegway Navimow i105E · Checked 2026-10-28 · Page publication date not stated

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