Robotic Lawn Mower Review, Best Robotic Lawn Mower

Basic robotic mower for small lawns

*Est. $1,400 Compare Prices

The entry-level Robomower RM200 robotic mower only handles lawns up to 2,700 sq. ft. and isn't programmable. Since it needs help getting to its starting point and its 39-pound weight is heavy to carry, you'll probably… want the optional remote control (*est. $70) but once it's started, it mows on its own. Robotic mowers just aren't cheap -- this is actually the least expensive model, but you do give up some convenience for bragging rights. As with most robotic mowers, you'll need to spend time setting up perimeter wires around your yard.

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Bamabots.com: This robotic lawnmower retailer reviews other Robomow mowers as well as LawnBott models, and the site is a good starting point ...

RoboMower.biz: Like the forum at Bamabots.com, this is another good site to check for news and the latest reviews of LawnBott and Robomow ...

Discovery Channel: This detailed review of one of the earliest Robomow models says it can mow an area the size of a tennis court in less than two ...

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Low running costs, better coverage

LawnBott LB2100 Professional

*Est. $1,950 Compare Prices

If you have a relatively flat lawn up to three-fourths of an acre in size, this quiet robotic mower offers a good balance of weight, performance and price. It also has a good repair record, and one reviewer says its cost… of ownership over a few years is the lowest he found. Once you set up an area and set the schedule, the LawnBott LB2100 handles everything else on its own, returning to its charger as needed, making it more convenient than the cheaper Robomower RM200.

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Bamabots.com: Based on years of experience, this robotic lawnmower retailer compares the costs of the five most popular robotic mowers, ...

ConsumerReports.org: This report doesn't detail the performance of the LawnBott mowers mainly because editors discovered what they considered a safety ...

Bamabots.com: This forum discussion covers the free upgrades available for older LawnBott LB2100 units. The upgrades improve safety and include ...

Lawnbotts.com: This chart just compares the LawnBott LB2100 with the LawnBott LB3500 and the Robomow RL1000 feature by feature, with no testing ...

RoboMower Forums: This forum discussion compares the LawnBott LB2100 Professional with the Robomow RL1000, with some comments about the LawnBott ...

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Self-programming robotic mower

LawnBott LB3200 Evolution

*Est. $2,500 Compare Prices

It's expensive, but the LawnBott LB3200 Evolution has some advantages over cheaper robotic mowers. Lithium-ion batteries give it longer runtime and coverage, and it can handle slopes up to 27 degrees. You can also program… it to automatically cut grass at a particular height or to mow three separate areas. A second battery (*est. $300) can be added, allowing it to mow up to 1.25 acres. Like most robotic mowers, it requires setting up perimeter wires.

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Bamabots.com: This detailed, well-illustrated review of the LawnBott LB3200 Evolution is only one of several detailed articles here -- ...

Christian Science Monitor: This brief review tests the LawnBott LB3200 Evolution by staking perimeter wires around a 20-by-40-foot lawn area, then seeing ...

ConsumerReports.org: Consumer Reports tests two robotic mowers but gives no details about initial setup or test conditions. The LawnBott Evolution ...

Grit.com: This detailed review reports that programming the LawnBott Evolution (via touchpad) is easy, and that the few hours required to ...

Amazon.com: Only two owners review the LawnBott Evolution robotic mower here, but both give it a rating of four stars (out of a possible ...

This Old House: Without documenting any testing, this brief review recommends three robotic mowers -- including the LawnBott Evolution for ...

LawnbottReview.com: This well-illustrated retailer review of the LawnBott LB3200 Evolution is very clear and easy to read, with a few comparisons ...

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Robotic mower for larger lawns

LawnBott LB3500

*Est. $3,250 Compare Prices

This advanced robotic mower has all the features of the LB3200 Evolution above, plus Bluetooth remote control (you can actually program or guide it from a Bluetooth cell phone). It has advanced safety features and a… higher maximum cutting height than other LawnBott models. It can handle four separate mowing areas on its own, and you can add up to three more lithium-ion batteries to extend the range to two or three acres.

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LawnbottReview.com: This well-illustrated review is easy to read, and it takes you from opening the box through installation and mowing tests. ...

Bamabots.com: This detailed hands-on review of the LawnBott LB3500 Super Evolution is written by one of the top robotic lawn mower retailers in ...

RoboMower.biz: Like the forum at Bamabots.com, this is an excellent place to find out details and owners' comments on specific LawnBott models. ...

Engadget.com: This blog post highlights the Bluetooth technology built into the LB3500, and a few reader comments add some useful information.

Amazon.com: This is one of the owner-written reviews of the Robomow RL1000. The writer says he wishes he'd bought a more-expensive LawnBott ...

ConsumerGuide.com: This reviews an earlier LawnBott model, but most of the advantages and disadvantages also apply to the LB3500.

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The New York Times: This is a good summary of the robotic mowers available in May 2007, based on interviews with Consumer Reports magazine's ...

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Robotic Lawn Mowers: Reviews

Basic robotic mower for small lawns

Low running costs, better coverage

Self-programming robotic mower

Robotic mower for larger lawns