ᐅ Robotic Lawn Mower or Traditional Lawnmower? Experiences?
Created on: 30 Jul 2021 18:26
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Fragenasker
Hello everyone,
now that our house and outdoor areas are completed, we are considering whether a robotic lawn mower or a traditional lawn mower would be better for our relatively small lawn area (about 250 m2 (2,700 sq ft)). I understand there is no “right or wrong” choice, but rather personal preferences on this topic. However, I would be interested in your experiences as a small source of inspiration, especially if you have tried both options. Why do you use a robotic mower or a traditional mower, and what do you see as disadvantages or drawbacks of the other option based on your experience?
At the moment, we are leaning towards a traditional lawn mower because of the small lawn size, but we are still unsure whether to go for an electric mower with a power cable (we have two outdoor sockets available) or a battery-powered one.
I appreciate any experience you can share :-)
now that our house and outdoor areas are completed, we are considering whether a robotic lawn mower or a traditional lawn mower would be better for our relatively small lawn area (about 250 m2 (2,700 sq ft)). I understand there is no “right or wrong” choice, but rather personal preferences on this topic. However, I would be interested in your experiences as a small source of inspiration, especially if you have tried both options. Why do you use a robotic mower or a traditional mower, and what do you see as disadvantages or drawbacks of the other option based on your experience?
At the moment, we are leaning towards a traditional lawn mower because of the small lawn size, but we are still unsure whether to go for an electric mower with a power cable (we have two outdoor sockets available) or a battery-powered one.
I appreciate any experience you can share :-)
I think you don’t necessarily need a robot for 250 m² (2,690 sq ft). It makes more sense starting from 400 m² (4,305 sq ft) and above. But then you shouldn’t go for a cheap robotic mower because they tend to be very noisy. The high-quality robots (e.g., Husqvarna) are hardly audible, but they are correspondingly expensive. For a large property, it can be worth it.
I share a robotic mower with my neighbor; it covers both properties, and we left a gap in the fence.
P.S.: Nowadays, there are several brands whose robots are not dangerous for hedgehogs. It’s best to check this in advance.
I share a robotic mower with my neighbor; it covers both properties, and we left a gap in the fence.
P.S.: Nowadays, there are several brands whose robots are not dangerous for hedgehogs. It’s best to check this in advance.
For decades, I have used mulching mowers for lawn care, which are also popular with cemetery gardeners. My first mower was a Stiga, still two-stroke, then an Alko, and now I use a Husqvarna. This method continuously provides light fertilization to the lawn, similar to a robotic mower. The grass grows densely, crowding out clover and other plants, stays free of wildflowers, and you get some exercise and enjoyment from tasks like oil changes. I recommend the Stiga and Husqvarna models; they mulch better than Alko but are more expensive. For the engine, I suggest Briggs and Stratton—they start reliably, use very little oil, and are relatively quiet.
rick2018 schrieb:
The robots also operate in the rain.However, mine usually ends up looking a bit dirty afterward. 😉 So you no longer have to mow yourself, but the robots do require some maintenance.motorradsilke schrieb:
If you use these devices, please avoid using them at dusk and night.That can be set, in addition to the appropriate sensors—for example, you can also set them not to mow when it’s raining.Similar topics