When my friends sent me a video of their little robotic lawnmower running along a long flat lawn, I was skeptical. How can a device the size of a small tire cut a large lawn? Good, Husqvarna makes cutters possible, fairly precise, and was for several years. While the robot won’t be able to trim as neatly as a lawn mower, you’ll still get well-maintained grass with little to no effort. It shreds the blades and coating to save you from having to constantly empty the container.
Restrictions regarding the installation of a cord pinned to the entire perimeter of the lawn. Also, automatic mowers are less reliable than push mowers or riding on steeper slopes. And like a robot vacuum, it can’t remove toys, chairs, and hoses that get in its way. The obstacle needs to be cleared before it leaves the charging station. Finally, it is not possible to cover separate lawn areas separated by driveways or sidewalks. The device, on the other hand, is quite thorough.
Biggest limitation? Price. For a city yard, the residential Automower 115H (4G) costs $700, and to cover a larger suburban lawn, the wider Automower 415X costs $2,000. While other, cheaper brands may suit your needs, Husqvarna has been perfecting landscape tools for decades and has a reputation for being tough built. I’d say it’s worth it, but the key is to find an automatic mower that fits your yard and budget.
