Automower 430X NERA
"EPOS satellite-guided pro robot — no boundary wire"
RRP New
£2,999
Manufacturer
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£2,399
Lowest UK retailer
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£1,500
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★ 4.6 (188) · Value 8/10
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iMOW 6 EVO
"2024 wire-free robot — Husqvarna challenger"
RRP New
£2,799
Manufacturer
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£2,599
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£1,900
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★ 4.5 (48) · Value 7.8/10
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Verdict — which one to buy
Our take
EPOS vs Stihl's newer wire-free system. Husqvarna has the longer track record and broader dealer network; Stihl AP battery owners get cross-tool battery use. Husqvarna for the safe choice; Stihl if you already trust Stihl petrol kit.
Spec-by-spec
| Husqvarna Automower 430X NERA | Stihl iMOW 6 EVO | |
|---|---|---|
| RRP | £2,999 | £2,799 |
| Buy now | £2,399 | £2,599 |
| Used avg | £1,500 | £1,900 |
| Type | Robotic | Robotic |
| Engine / Power | Husqvarna brushless w/ EPOS | Stihl 36V brushless |
| Cut width | 24 cm | 22 cm |
| Weight | 14 kg | 14 kg |
| Self-propelled | Yes | Yes |
| Rear roller (stripes) | No | No |
| Mulching | Yes | Yes |
| Bag capacity | — | — |
| Suited to lawn | Large | Large |
| Noise | 58 dB | 58 dB |
| Rating | 4.6 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Value score | 8 / 10 | 7.8 / 10 |
Pros & cons of each
Pros
- EPOS satellite — no boundary wire to install or break
- Handles 3200m² — proper big lawns
- GPS theft tracking built in
- Husqvarna pro support
Cons
- Eye-watering price
- Requires Husqvarna EPOS Reference Station
- Setup is professional-only effectively
Pros
- Stihl quality and dealer support
- Wire-free with GPS RTK
- 22cm cut bigger than Husqvarna entries
- Pro-grade build
Cons
- Brand new — long-term reliability unproven
- RTK setup needs clear sky
- Stihl premium pricing
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