Why Municipalities Are Using Husqvarna Robotic Mowers to Cut Maintenance Costs
- Nick
- Nov 7
- 2 min read
Across Canada, municipalities are being asked to do more with less – less time, less staff, and tighter budgets. Grounds maintenance teams in public spaces, parks, sports fields, and boulevards are feeling that pressure daily. That’s where Husqvarna robotic mowers are making a measurable difference.
As a proud Husqvarna distributor, we’ve seen firsthand how municipalities are transforming their maintenance operations with autonomous mowing technology – reducing labour hours, improving turf quality, and lowering long-term costs.
Reducing Labour and Equipment Costs
One of the biggest challenges municipalities face today is labour. Finding and retaining seasonal staff is harder than ever, and the cost of manual mowing continues to rise.
With Husqvarna’s robotic mowers, crews can redeploy their time to higher-value tasks like trimming, edging, and landscaping. Each robotic mower operates independently, quietly maintaining turf day and night – even in the rain.
Municipalities report significant labour savings after introducing robotic mowers into their fleets, especially for large or repetitive mowing areas such as:
Parks and open spaces
Sports fields and recreation areas
Cemeteries and municipal buildings
Over time, those savings add up – both in reduced wages and lower operating costs for fuel and maintenance.
Lower Environmental Impact
Many Canadian municipalities have carbon reduction goals. The robotic mower lineup is fully electric, producing zero direct emissions and operating at a fraction of the energy cost compared to traditional gas mowers.
Noise reduction is another major advantage. With a near-silent operation, Husqvarna robotic mowers can run overnight or in public areas without disturbing residents or staff.
Healthier, Better-Looking Turf
A common misconception is that robotic mowers only benefit small residential lawns – but municipalities are finding the opposite. By mowing frequently and mulching fine clippings back into the soil, Husqvarna’s technology improves turf density and health over time.
This leads to fewer bare spots, less weed growth, and more consistent playing surfaces on sports fields. The result is greener, healthier grass that looks better year-round – and requires less intervention.
Scalable Fleet Management
Modern robotic mowing isn’t just about one mower – it’s about connected fleets. With Husqvarna Fleet Services™, municipalities can monitor and control every mower from a single dashboard.
Fleet Services™ gives real-time insights into:
Mower locations and performance
Run times and maintenance schedules
Error alerts and theft protection
This data-driven approach helps public works departments optimize equipment use and make smarter decisions about resource allocation.
Real-World Results
Across Canada and around the world, municipalities are adopting Husqvarna robotic mowers to meet sustainability targets and reduce operating costs. Whether managing sports complexes or greenspaces, teams are seeing:
Roughly 20% savings in mowing costs and 80% savings in mower maintenance
Improved staff efficiency through automation
Enhanced turf quality with less manual intervention
Lower fuel and maintenance costs across the fleet
Ready to Explore Robotic Mowing for Your Municipality?
As a Husqvarna distributor, we work directly with municipal and government clients to design, install, and support robotic mowing systems suited to their unique applications.
If your department is looking to cut costs, improve sustainability, and modernize your maintenance operations, Husqvarna robotic mowers are a proven solution.
Contact us today to schedule a demo or site assessment and see how Automower® technology can work for your community.
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