Kress Mission RTKn KR174 vs Husqvarna Automower 410 iQ
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Quick take: The Husqvarna Automower 410 iQ costs $100 less; the Kress Mission RTKn KR174 is rated for a larger lawn (1.2 acres); the Husqvarna Automower 410 iQ is rated for steeper ground (45%); the Husqvarna Automower 410 iQ cuts taller (up to 4"), which matters for fescue and warm-season grasses.
| Spec | Kress Mission RTKn KR174 | Husqvarna Automower 410 iQ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$2,699 | ~$2,599 |
| Rating | — | 3.9★ (247) |
| Navigation | RTK GPS | RTK GPS |
| Max Lawn Size | 1.2 acres (52,272 sq ft) | 0.5 acres (21,780 sq ft) |
| Max Slope | 40% (22°) | 45% (24°) |
| Cutting Width | 8.7" | 9.4" |
| Cut Height | 1.6"–3.5" | 1"–4" |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Runtime | — | 84 min |
| Charge Time | — | 108 min |
| Noise | 61 dB | 62 dB |
| Weight | 28.5 lb | 38 lb |
| Obstacle Detection | Kress OAS obstacle avoidance module on the nose steers around objects before contact (sensor type not specified on the US page), backed by bumper, lift and tilt sensors. | Radar object detection plus bumper collision, lift and tilt sensors; slows for large objects but still bumps small ones and cannot see sticks or toys |
| Edge Cutting | No | No |
| Rain Sensor | Yes | No |
| Cellular | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-Theft | PIN code plus real-time GPS tracking and geofence alerts | PIN code, lift alarm, GPS tracking and geofence alerts |
| Warranty | Kress dealer warranty (term not listed on the US product page) | 4-year limited (3-year battery) |
Pros & cons
Kress Mission RTKn KR174
- ✓Widest deck in the Mission range at 8.7 in with six dual-layer blades for dense grass
- ✓6 Ah pack and 1.7 acre maximum give real headroom over the 1.2 acre recommendation
- ✓No antenna, base station or wire; dealer install, app boundary and dead-reckoning under trees
- ✓OAS obstacle avoidance, 4G, GPS tracking, PIN lock and OTA updates all included
- ✗Only works where a Kress dealer antenna covers your address; coverage must be verified first
- ✗The US spec sheet omits runtime, charge time and warranty length; only the coverage rating and slope are stated
- ✗40 percent slope limit is modest for an acre-plus mower; AWD rivals climb twice that
- ✗Dealer-only sales and thin stock in September 2026 mean lead times and little owner feedback
- ✗$2,700 buys a Navimow X350 with cameras and 1.5 acre coverage, if you will mount a base station
Husqvarna Automower 410 iQ
- ✓No boundary wire to bury; map the yard by driving the mower along the edge in the app
- ✓Can add a physical wire for shaded side yards where satellite signal drops, something camera-only rivals cannot do
- ✓1 to 4 inch cut range covers everything from Bermuda to tall fescue without scalping
- ✓62 dB and mulch-cut blades leave a fine finish neighbors notice
- ✓4-year warranty and a nationwide dealer network for service
- ✓Cellular GPS tracking, geofence and lift alarm included with no subscription
- ✗Owners in tight suburban lots report GPS loss on the narrow sides of the house, stranding the mower between front and back yards
- ✗9.4 inch deck and rear-wheel drive are modest for the money next to a Mammotion Luba or Segway X-series
- ✗Several brand-site reviews describe multi-week waits on dealer parts and units that failed within weeks
- ✗The 420 iQ is often only a few hundred dollars more with twice the rated area