Robomower Review: The Robot Lawn Mower

By Ryan Stubbs

Robomow lawn mowers make your mowing experience more convenient by going about their job automatically while you relax. Any lawn or garden that can be mowed with a push mower or electric mowed can also be effectively mowed by a Robomow product. Robomow products all use grass-cycling, which is a technique that leaves the grass clippings on the lawn for fertilizer.

Robomow has four main models, with the RM200 being the smallest. It can be used on lawns up to 2700 sq ft. If your yard is a little larger, the Robomow RM400 mows lawns in dimensions of 3200 to 4300 sq ft. Both models weight about 39 pounds, sit 12 inches high, are 25 inches long, and 20.5 inches wide. Both can also mow grass from .8 to 3.15 inches.

Robomow has an RL850 for lawns up to 10,700 sq ft in size, and an RL1000 for lawns between 12,900 and 17,200 sq ft. Which size model you need may depend upon the type of grass and lawn conditions in your mowing space. The RL1000 is the top of the line model that was designed specifically for large domestic lawns.

If your lawn is too large for these particular Robomow products, the RL850 or RL1000 may better suit your needs. The RL850 is designed for lawns up to 10,700 sq ft, while the RL1000 can be used on lawns between 12,900 and 17,200 sq ft. For the larger models however, it will depend on the type of grass and conditions of your lawn. The RL1000 is the top of the line and is designed especially for large domestic lawns. These larger Robomow machines weigh in at 50 pounds with a 28 pound power rack, sit 12.5 inches high, 26 inches wide, and are 35 inches long. They are equipped with a 3-blade mulching system and can mow grass from 1.75 to 3.25 inches, or can use low-cut blades for 1-1.25 inch grass.

Both the Robomow RM400 and the RL1000 models feature a buzzer that sounds five minutes before they begin mowing so the owner knows to clear the mowing area. These machines also offer child guard security options, a lift sensor that stops the blades if the event the machine is lifted, bumpers with touch sensors, and an over-heating monitor.

Robomow products are normally priced anywhere from $1200 to $1500, depending upon the size you need. The only color Robomow products are offered in is green. They are available at numerous department stores, as well as online at websites like Amazon.com and Robomow.com. - 30234

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