Robot mowers

[pmsmechanic]

You could always buy 2 mowers... or more if needed.

 

[lman]

You could always buy 2 mowers... or more if needed.

My pockets aren't as deep as yours apparently. Spending $12,000 for a couple of robomowers is not fiscally responsible at my home. I only spent $3,500 for my 12' batwing finish mower. I already had the tractor to pull it. My wife uses the zt for trimming and we mow about 4 acres in less than 2 hours.
I enjoy a little tractor time anyway

 

[doneill127]

The Lymow does have a rain sensor and an option to
mow in the rain or return to home.

I have a fescue lawn i keep at 3.5 inches. Does well but as I said earlier , thats fall mowing not spring. Time will tell.

Lymow sent me an upgrade increasing the charger from 1.5 amps to 10 amps. Decreased charging time from 6 hrs, to a little over 1. Makes a big difference in how much it can cut in a day.
Other then a commercial mower not sure there’s much of anything that can cut 7” wet grass to 4” and look good.

Yarbo and Lymow both have user groups on FB. I prefer the non sponsored independent group. Good source of capabilities and issues and fixes. Like this one

 

[doneill127]

Last comment I think. I never had the expectation that I would never have to mount the mower to the tractor and mow again. I expect that during a cool wet period the grass could get too tall, or in the peak of autumn when the maples total blanket my lawn I’ll have to put the mmm on and mow it. Hell there’s been times when sections of the yard have gotten a little out of control and I had to throw the flail mower on.

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

Wow, a 1 hour charge time would make a lot of difference. In the late fall here, I mow about once per month. In the spring/early summer it's more like once every 4-5 days, and that is because it's TALL already.

So, when I'd really benefit from it, may be the very time it's not as capable. I don't care when I have to mow once per month. When I have to knock off 2" every 4 days, that's when I'd like to have something of this nature. I'm too busy with apiary work and garden work at that point.

 

[RjCorazza]

This video does a good comparison of the Yarbo and Lymow. I found the battery comparison to be a significant factor.
Overall, it seems to me that most honest reviews point out that none of these robotic mowers excel at cutting moderate to high grass. For my lawns growth I suspect double cutting would be required most of the season, which would mean near daily mower operation. That's certainly not a deal breaker for smaller lawn areas.
Even double cut, the lawns appearance in these videos is not going to be satisfactory for me.
https://youtu.be/XqqLi13yGR0?si=qFdFUxsXQ2kTi323

 

[Sprinkler Fitter]

Yarbo's site states the following regarding the Yarbo Lawn Mower Pro:

"When operating between 80% and 20%, Yarbo covers about 0.25 acres per charge."

Is that a joke or what? It would need to be charged 16 times x 90 minutes to mow my yard at $6,000 for the mower.

My pockets aren't as deep as yours apparently. Spending $12,000 for a couple of robomowers is not fiscally responsible at my home. I only spent $3,500 for my 12' batwing finish mower. I already had the tractor to pull it. My wife uses the zt for trimming and we mow about 4 acres in less than 2 hours.
I enjoy a little tractor time anyway

You sound like you want when then you sound like you don’t because you like tractor time and can finish in less than 2 hours.

Make up your mind.

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

I think the Lymow has the edge. Real blades. Longer run time. Faster charging. Lower cost. My FIL may need to look into this for his property. He is in his 70s and not able to do what he used to

 

[Shenandoah MF1760]

You'll love it until it kills your dog.

Literally impossible, you clearly have never touched one.

Lidar is good for avoiding things in front of it, so I don't see the dog being in any danger from the mower itself.

However, having a house infested with children, which meant a yard littered with toys. I lived in fear that the mower would grab a Hotwheels or something and fling it at the dog (or me!) The heavy duty dog toys we buy for destructo dog get flung against the fence with impressive force of you happen to not see it in time. The heavy duty ones are always black for some reason.

 

[RjCorazza]

I think the Lymow has the edge. Real blades. Longer run time. Faster charging. Lower cost. My FIL may need to look into this for his property. He is in his 70s and not able to do what he used to

The Yarbo apparently has a "M2" model cutting deck that uses regular blades or the razors. Don't know if it is a replacement, or an option. The discs are heavier duty, and it supposedly has a larger electric motor for the deck.
I still believe you're right about Lymow being a better choice though. Initial cost, battery service life, and battery cost are significant factors to consider.