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Robotic lawn mowers are now available in sizes suited for any lawn size and there are quite a few advantages to robotic mowing aside from the obvious fact that you don’t need to push or drive them.
One of the most important advantages is that they are environmentally friendly. Government studies have shown that a gasoline powered lawn mower can belch out more emissions than a typical SUV. In addition, spillage of gasoline and improper motor oil disposal is in the millions of gallons every year. By comparison, robotic mowers run on electricity and most use about as much juice as a 100 watt light bulb. A larger unit, capable of handling more than five acres, will use about as much as a standard refrigerator.
Tired of all the noise ruining your little corner of paradise? Robotic mowers produce little noise and are even quiet enough to run at night without upsetting your neighbor.
These robotic wonders also provide advantages related to the health of your lawn. One of the things that cause the most stress on a lawn is cutting it. The accepted rule of thumb is that no more than one third of the blade length should be removed with each mowing. To stick to this rule, most people would have to cut more than they do now which is not very appealing. With a robotic mower, you can set it to cut as often as you like and it will be happy to do so.
The Belrobotics Bigmow and KA LawnBott series are designed to run daily and just trim the tips of the grass. This maintains the lawn in a way that would make a golf course manager green with envy.
The Robomower acts more like a traditional mower in that it has three mulching chambers that reduce clippings to a very small size. It can handle the “one third rule” without leaving any turf smothering clumps. If you are the type of person that likes razor straight stripes, you would have to learn to do without. All of the units cut from different angles with each mowing. Fortunately, this is the recommended mowing method for healthy grass and the results will appear more as a sea of green than that of a baseball field.
If you want a beautiful lawn with less effort, robotic mowing just might deserve a look.
Probotics provides a robotic lawn mower selection guide that may help you decide.
Posted by Mike on January 8, 2009
We really love our SmartMow robot lawn mower. It's low cost and gets the job done. We were one of the first ones to get one over the summer, and i'm never giving it back!
Posted by Lawn Care Man on September 29, 2008
Love the idea that these tools are electric not gas powered. It will work out nicely with my electric string trimmers and edgers.
Posted by Steve Sutherland on September 9, 2008
Will be handy for those of us operating lawn care businesses. Just make sure that the customer is out and have a few Robo Mowers and Lawnbots do the work while we relax. Don't run then while the customer is at home though or they may get one themselves and put you out of a job.
Posted by Gerry on September 2, 2008
These units sound pretty good but I think I will wait a little longer to see how thet last and perform.
Posted by robotic lawn mower on March 19, 2008
LawnBott has a new model that's bluetooth compatible and can mow 2 acres. We love ours!
Posted by Lawn Business on October 20, 2007
You know this might just work for a lawn business. I wonder if it's a possibility. I like the idea.
Chris J.
Posted by kerry on June 23, 2007
I have seen the Bigmow in action, it is HUGE! A 200lb guy sat on it and hopped up and down. The Robomower and Lawnbott are much more in my price range, though.
Posted by julie on June 17, 2007
well, instead of buying this...maybe you should check out www.longhornlawnsaustin.com
They are Austin's newest and greatest organic lawn management company!
Posted by Preston on June 16, 2007
I love our robotic lawn mowers. We have a Robomower in the backyard and a Lawnbott Evolution for our front and side yard. They do an absolutely amazing job for us. Check out the reviews at www.bamabots.com
Posted by Mathew on February 14, 2007
Cool product. Have to check it out.
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