My autonomous lawn mower thread/blog

Hi Lads,

Im looking at a Husqvarna 430X second hand 3 years old for 1200.

What are the things I should be looking out for ?

Or common issue to check item is 3 years old and has been services by main dealer every year apparenlty.

Is there a way to verify though th eapp on the phone?

@platypuss Would you have a link to where you can buy them new for 2800 ?

Would the below be a good alternative to 430X?

https://www.amazon.ie/MAMMOTION-Boundary-Recommended-UltraSense-Gradient/dp/B0DT44KNP6/ref=asc_df_B0DT44KNP6?mcid=53ad2f6a35bd3e5e93c4675bf2841d3f&tag=ieshopgode-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=743331800569&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15558060480578802336&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9196551&hvtargid=pla-2485973929437&language=en_IE&gad_source=1&th=1

Fair play,

Did a fair bit of research a year or two back and Husky seemed to be the safe bet back then.

Looking around now again wireless seems to be too good to pass up if the price is in around 3k mark.

Will do a check on other brands as well

Thanks again

Anyone knows where I can order a Navimow i210 Lidar?

I tried a local dealer and he says lidar models are not sold in Ireland and UK.

The UK segway website seem to sell them and you cannot order direct through the Irish website also the European one does not have an Ireland option in the address. No contact from them either enquring about where to buy in Ireland.

Farm and homestore it appears you can place an order and I tried calling them to confirm but no answer.

Navimow Lidar available here:

https://www.clarkesofcavan.ie/category/robotic-mowers/1?Brand=Segway

I'm getting all these different models mixed up. There's a cheaper model lidar model i208 they don't seem to sell in Ireland.

My back garden is only about 450 meters not sure if I should fork out for a i210 at €1500 or get last years model i105 that does 500 meters for about €869 but no lidar.

Half the price but I like the new model where I can practically just plonk it down and let it do it stuff.

I was going to buy that model but as you say cant order from Segway.

Any of the Irish retailers I have see who sell it are €200 more expensive.

I think out of principle I will look at a different brand but that model really suited what I needed.

There's a storm with strong winds tomorrow, do you store the mower in the shed?

Does anyone have a navimow garage and how does it stand up in very strong winds and rain?

The garage hasn't arrived yet and looking at the mower getting drenched I know probably is OK but you do worry.

The navimow garage does look quite exposed at the sides. I would prefer the dog house styled ones for better cover from UV.

Hi.

I have a Luba 2 3000x and delighted with it. I want to get one for my mother but she lives 2 hours drive away so I know luba will not work as I cannot control it remotely if any issue, typical common to have it go outside task area and it requires manual movement.

Is there any robot with full remote control from anywhere, lawn is 1500 sq metres.

Thanks

Ah thanks, I hadn't seen it was wired. Wouldn't suit me

That’s nuts.
The dealer I bought my Segway off also offered an installation service costing several hundred, but they were pretty straight with me, telling me that I’d easily manage it myself if I was any way competent with simple DIY tasks and if relatively comfortable with tech - setting something up with a phone app. The other thing they’d do is install ramps etc at kerbs if needed but again this is not difficult DIY.

They did tell me though that certain makes/models definitely do require a professional installation. Kress is definitely one for sure, as Kress machines need to be calibrated with nearby Kress transmitters.

I’m not familiar with what’s involved in setting up a Husqvarna, whether it’s like the Kress or can be totally DIY like my Segway is

I have an external WiFi access point outside the back door of my house, so its not far at all.

However, the internet router and "loss of signal" that you're referring to are 2 different things. The Segway comes with its own GPS antenna which you position close to the base / docking station. This antenna talks to satellites and its this that determines the positioning/direction of the mower.

The internet router should have nothing to do with this. If my machine lost internet access, it would still function fine afaik. It's just I wouldn't be able to communicate with it from the phone app. The machine itself also has a built in 4G SIM card so it doesn't actually even need WiFi access, the SIM card will do its job in the absence of Wifi.

I'd be surprised if the Husqvarna is any different.

I’ve never had an automated lawn mower and I’m considering the Mammotion Luba 3 AWD. Just checking if anyone has one, that might share their experience? My overall lawn area is approx. 2,500m2, mainly split into two areas divided by a gravel driveway. Ground is a little rough that’s why I’m considering an AWD. But I’ve a few concerns;

• I live in the country, with no next-door neighbours, fairly open boundaries. How safe would the mower be, i.e can they be easily stolen?
• I’ve a number of trees. In autumn there can be a lot of leaves on my lawn. I normally just leave them, and run my push lawnmower over them. Will this be an issue with an automated mower?
• I’ve a number of open ditches on the boundary of my lawn. Will I need to erect a barrier to prevent my mower slipping into a drain / ditch.
• A small area of my lawn has daffodils. I normally don’t cut the grass in this area until the daffodils have died back. If I get an automated mower will I just have to say goodbye to my daffodils?
• We have a very weak mobile reception in our area. Will this impact the positioning via 4G?
• Automated mowers are fairly expensive, especially in comparison to a good push mower. What kind of life span can you realistically expect for an automated mower?

I know I could ask all these questions to the manufacturer or sales person, but I’d like to get a owner’s experience / opinion.