The 7 Key Differentiating Features of Robotic Mowers

Mar 25

Acreage

How big is the area you are trying to mow? Mowers are rated for specific acreages. Acreage is determined by how much they cover in 48 hours.

Tips when choosing acreage:

Run Time vs. Charge Time

"Run time" is how long a mower can run on a single charge. "Charge time" is how long it takes to charge.

Tips when choosing run time/charge time:

Navigation

Mowers navigate in many different ways, often using a combination of technologies with various abilities. Learn more here.

Tips when choosing navigation type:

RPM

Mower RPM (revolutions per minute) refers to how fast the cutting blades spin. The higher the RPM, the cleaner the cut.

Tips when choosing RPM:

Cutting Height

Cutting height refers to how tall your grass is after cutting. Many robots offer adjustable heights.

Tips when choosing cutting height:

Cutting Width

If you have large open areas, a large cutting width likely makes more sense for you. If you have complex, narrow areas, considers a smaller width.

Tips when choosing cutting width:

Maximum Slope

If your property isn't totally flat, you'll want to assess your steepest slopes and make sure a mower is rated to handle them.

Tips when choosing maximum slope:

Understanding Navigation Systems