Husqvarna’s W520i Mower Offers Increased Runtime And Performance
More Pro lawn care and landscaping crews are ditching the gas can every year, and with current gas prices, we can’t say we blame them a whole lot. In 2023, battery-powered OPE solutions are inching their way toward, and in some cases surpassing gas performance. The Husqvarna W520i Self-Propelled Lawn Mower helps lawn care crews supplement or replace their gas mowers, and we wanted to give you a look into its features.
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Husqvarna W520i Self-Propelled Lawn Mower Performance
- Model: Husqvarna W520i
- Cutting width: 20 inches
- Cutting heights: 1.5 to 4.5 inches
- Rear-wheel drive
- Self-propelled
- Maximum forward speed: 3 MPH
- Variable speed
This Husqvarna electric mower has a cutting width of 20 inches. Commercial lawn mowers of this size can help professional lawn care crews supplement their ride-on mowers to maneuver around smaller lawns. It’s also a self-propelled mower, which takes some of the work out of the equation compared to traditional push mowers.
You’ll get cutting heights between 1.5 inches and 4.5 inches with this mower, which accommodates a wide variety of grass types.
Husqvarna W520i Self-Propelled Lawn Mower Design
- Wheel size: 8.3 inches
- Aluminum rims with rubber tires
- IPX4 rating
- Weight: 91 pounds
- Compatible with battery backpack
- Double battery slots
- Battery backpack option for increased runtime
- Handle folds down for compact storage
This mower has a double battery slot that is also compatible with Husqvarna’s battery backpack (sold separately) to extend your runtime even further. It weighs 91 pounds as a bare tool, with an aluminum deck for added durability.
It also features 8.3-inch wheels with aluminum rims and rubberized tires that help you maneuver over any terrain. Additionally, an IPX4 rating protects it from splashes to help you work in less-than-ideal weather conditions.
When you’re done mowing for the day, the handlebar folds down for compact or vertical storage.
Husqvarna W520i Self-Propelled Lawn Mower Price
This lawn mower retails for $1,299.99 for the bare tool and Husqvarna backs it with a 3-year bumper-to-bumper consumer warranty. You can search for a local dealer or find it online through several retailers.