Robot mowers

[Fixastuff]

Map screen. Charging will pick up where it left off once charged.

 

[Doorman63]

Posting just because……

 

[Equatorial Malaise]

I'm very interested in these and looking forward to watching the tech develop.

Managing fields and trails with equipment is ok, but I'd rather have a robot do the standard grass cutting.

 

[otlski]

It’s out mowing in the dark right now. Pretty amazing.

I am trying to ascertain how it would do in soft, wet ground. I see it weighs roughly 85 lbs without battery. With battery say it tops out near 100 lbs. Roughly scaling the contact patch of the treads. Maybe 10 inches long by 4 inches wide each?

Can you verify weight with battery and tread contact area when you get a chance?

If my guesses are close then perhaps 80 sq-in of contact supporting 100 lbs would be a ground pressure of around 1.2 p.s.i.

I have areas where if I walk after rain, I might leave a 3 inch deep boot imprint. I am guessing I am 4 to 5 times the ground pressure. I suppose I will have to measure.

What about the front "wheels"? would they dig and plow though the soft ground without turning as designed in your opinion?

Can it mower in reverse where the tracks lead the cutting blade? Would this help me in the soft ground pulling the wheels instead of pushing?

Anyway, I know you just got it; so anything you could weigh in on would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

 

[kf4uda]

I would be grateful for some updates occasionally. My 16 year old zero turn is constantly giving problems. I would consider replacing its duties with one of these if it holds out. I am mowing about 2.5 acres.

 

[Rdrcr]

I’m okay the first couple months of the mowing season but, once we reach the dryer end of the season, my allergies are raging. The thought of having a mower that can keep me out of the clippings and dusty mess, is attractive. However, I just don’t think one of these units is capable of mowing my rough property. I really need a demo. I considered pulling the trigger at $2,200 on the Lymow but, when I checked Monday morning, they had already increased the price. Not interested.

Though, as the technology and mowing capabilities improved, I’ll definitely be paying attention.

Mike