What You Need to Know About Robotic Lawnmowers

If mowing the lawn isn’t really your thing, then there’s a machine for that. You won’t have to lift a finger with a robotic lawnmower.

Fortunately they’re gaining more popularity and this has resulted in there being a broader range of machines available to purchase.

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To help you to find the right one for your individual situation, here are the main features to look out for and consider when making your purchase:

1. Coverage: every robotic lawnmower can cover a certain amount of area. The larger your garden, the larger your mower will need to be.
2. Garden layout: Size matters with robotic mowers and so does the layout. If it’s complex in design with narrow passages and a lawn of an unusual shape then a larger machine may struggle to get around. You’ll find some areas of your lawn uncut, so opt for a smaller sized machine.
3. Weigh: The heavy mower can leave marks on the lawn and this can be an issue if conditions are wet. Therefore we suggest you opt for a lighter robotic mower. However, this might not be possible if you have slopes in your garden for it to navigate. A stronger mower will be needed and that will mean a stronger drive and that’s heavier. The payoff will be a more even cut.
4. Blade type: Fixed blades or pivoting blades are the two different types of blade systems available. The most effective robotic mowers employ a pivoting blade system. This will allow the blades to move if they hit hard objects, and therefore continue to keep moving and cutting your lawn. A fixed blade machine is at risk of getting stuck and needing to be reset.
5. Noise: Many owners of robotic mowers prefer to cut the lawn at night. That means that the lawn is available to make the best of during daytime hours. Therefore, noise level is critical. You may wish to purchase a quieter machine so that there is not a lot of noise whilst you or your neighbours are asleep.
6. Anti-theft. The robotic mower that comes complete with the alarm is safer. Some also come with other anti-theft features such as GPS sensors and a PIN code access.

Benefits of a robotic mower

Overall the robotic mower saves time. You don’t have to lift a finger to cut your lawn. This type of machine can be used more regularly due it’s time saving benefits. An added advantages is that by leaving small grass clippings on the lawn it will be in better shape. By the time your machine has finished with it, your grass will look like a home carpet! Something that the neighbours are bound to be envious of!