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My autonomous lawn mower thread/blog

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    #1772
    Zzippy
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 14,166 Mod ✭✭✭✭Zzippy


    thebandit2020 wrote: »
    If anyone is installing one, make sure you use a proper cable laying machine!

    I’ve seen lads do it with a consaw - it doesn’t bury the wire far enough.

    The cable laying machine only buries it a couple of inches down.


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    #1773
    Tails142
    Registered Users Posts: 2,106 ✭✭✭Tails142


    Zzippy wrote: »
    The cable laying machine only buries it a couple of inches down.

    I have a worx and it said not to put the boundary cable more than 5cm under paving or pathways


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    #1774
    rustynutz
    Registered Users Posts: 788 ✭✭✭rustynutz


    thebandit2020 wrote: »
    Hi,

    I have a bit of experience of both, the Ambrogio is very impressive, and certainly has the quality and durability - but the Husqvarna has never let me down. What size is your lawn?

    My lawn is 1600 square meters, split in two by a driveway


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    #1775
    rustynutz
    Registered Users Posts: 788 ✭✭✭rustynutz


    I wouldn't worry about burying the cable, I'd say if it was pinned frequently right to the top of freshly mowed grass it would be fine. I laid a dog collar cable in this way and after a year the cable sunk below the surface


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    #1776
    thebandit2020
    Registered Users Posts: 33 ✭thebandit2020


    rustynutz wrote: »
    My lawn is 1600 square meters, split in two by a driveway


    You could go for the Husqvarna 420, but if you can, get the 430x

    It has the gps, more cutting time and is a far stronger machine - it would have a better lifespan


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    #1777
    rustynutz
    Registered Users Posts: 788 ✭✭✭rustynutz


    thebandit2020 wrote: »
    You could go for the Husqvarna 420, but if you can, get the 430x

    It has the gps, more cutting time and is a far stronger machine - it would have a better lifespan

    I have been looking at the 430x alright. My local husky dealer is looking for €750 for installation though, so am strongly considering buying online and installing myself


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    #1778
    Shaunoc
    Registered Users Posts: 521 ✭✭✭Shaunoc


    rustynutz wrote: »
    strongly considering buying online and installing myself
    its a walk in the park to DIY


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    #1779
    ?Cee?view
    Registered Users Posts: 2,838 ✭✭✭?Cee?view


    Shaunoc wrote: »
    its a walk in the park to DIY

    Can the cable laying machines be hired anywhere?


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    #1780
    Shaunoc
    Registered Users Posts: 521 ✭✭✭Shaunoc


    ?Cee?view wrote:
    Can the cable laying machines be hired anywhere?

    I laid on grass and it grew over well. Cannot answer on hire


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    #1781
    49801
    Registered Users Posts: 1,844 ✭✭✭49801


    ?Cee?view wrote: »
    Can the cable laying machines be hired anywhere?

    Should think so. Guess 40-60 a day
    Most likely available from retailers whom would be involved in installation
    For example if they are a dealer and have a hire business too if you get me.


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    #1782
    thebandit2020
    Registered Users Posts: 33 ✭thebandit2020


    rustynutz wrote: »
    I have been looking at the 430x alright. My local husky dealer is looking for €750 for installation though, so am strongly considering buying online and installing myself

    Where are you based?


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    #1783
    Genemac
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭Genemac


    Hi,

    Sorry if this has been asked before but I didn't see it on the thread previously. I'm looking into buying a husqvarna 430x and visited a main dealer today. He said that he had experienced issues with moisture and electronic parts of the machine and the docking station. They brought up the issue of failure and high level of wear on blade and wheel motors. These cost €180 each apparently?

    Is this something that I should be worried about? I am split between a ride on mower and this robot. Main dealer recommended the ride on even though he would be getting less €€€ from me which I did appreciate.

    Any advise would be great.


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    #1784
    paulbok
    Registered Users Posts: 4,909 ✭✭✭paulbok


    As there are quite a number of posts on the subject here already, is there a good starting point in the thread or a guide to the different mowers and experiences from users here?
    Hoping to get an auto-mower in the next month or two and don't fancy having to read through the 120 (phone) pages.

    Or should I just post up my requirements and let your collective wisdom flow?


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    #1785
    spose
    Registered Users Posts: 297 ✭✭spose


    Genemac wrote: »
    Hi,

    Sorry if this has been asked before but I didn't see it on the thread previously. I'm looking into buying a husqvarna 430x and visited a main dealer today. He said that he had experienced issues with moisture and electronic parts of the machine and the docking station. They brought up the issue of failure and high level of wear on blade and wheel motors. These cost €180 each apparently?

    Is this something that I should be worried about? I am split between a ride on mower and this robot. Main dealer recommended the ride on even though he would be getting less €€€ from me which I did appreciate.

    Any advise would be great.


    Had the same debate with myself when ride on needed to be replaced. Took a punt on the 430x and best move I ever made. Will be 2 years at start of the summer. No issues yet and still have 3 years on the warranty. It’s been cutting in the rain, at night and not had any particular minding other than I put an old kennel over the base for a bit of protection.


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    #1786
    glog
    Registered Users Posts: 213 ✭✭glog


    Anybody use these guys before?:

    RoboExpert.de

    They deliver to Ireland for €28 and payment is by bank transfer only

    Their prices appear to be the best around.


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    #1787
    Anything4883
    Registered Users Posts: 92 ✭✭Anything4883


    Anyone have any image of their Husq charging station connected to outdoor power supply ? Or does it matter much where it is located? Obvs wouldnt want cable going across driveway.


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    #1788
    spose
    Registered Users Posts: 297 ✭✭spose


    Anything4883 wrote: »
    Anyone have any image of their Husq charging station connected to outdoor power supply ? Or does it matter much where it is located? Obvs wouldnt want cable going across driveway.

    Mines plugged in in the shed and cable just tucked out the corner of the door and the base is up against the front of the shed


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    #1789
    glog
    Registered Users Posts: 213 ✭✭glog


    glog wrote: »
    Anybody use these guys before?:

    RoboExpert.de

    They deliver to Ireland for €28 and payment is by bank transfer only

    Their prices appear to be the best around.


    To answer my own question.
    I ordered off these guys last week.
    Husqvarna 430X & Large Installation kit was €2498 delivered.
    Tracked delivery took 4-5 days from day of bank transfer.
    This was a saving of €800 from local agent.

    Very timely replies to emails/queries.

    They also offer 3 more years guarantee on top of the Husqvarna 2 years, so 5 years in total

    Very happy - now to install.


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    #1790
    Zzippy
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 14,166 Mod ✭✭✭✭Zzippy


    glog wrote: »
    To answer my own question.
    I ordered off these guys last week.
    Husqvarna 430X & Large Installation kit was €2498 delivered.
    Tracked delivery took 4-5 days from day of bank transfer.
    This was a saving of €800 from local agent.

    Very timely replies to emails/queries.

    They also offer 3 more years guarantee on top of the Husqvarna 2 years, so 5 years in total

    Very happy - now to install.

    5 year guarantee is great but do they offer a local service, or do you have to ship it back to Germany?


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    #1791
    glog
    Registered Users Posts: 213 ✭✭glog


    Zzippy wrote: »
    5 year guarantee is great but do they offer a local service, or do you have to ship it back to Germany?

    I suppose it all depends on the issue, hopefully time won't tell.
    This wasn't a deal maker for me and it is in addition to what the local dealer gives.


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    #1792
    tech
    Registered Users Posts: 2,803 ✭✭✭tech


    glog wrote: »
    To answer my own question.
    I ordered off these guys last week.
    Husqvarna 430X & Large Installation kit was €2498 delivered.
    Tracked delivery took 4-5 days from day of bank transfer.
    This was a saving of €800 from local agent.

    Very timely replies to emails/queries.

    They also offer 3 more years guarantee on top of the Husqvarna 2 years, so 5 years in total

    Very happy - now to install.

    Hi Glog, are you going to do the install yourself? or will your local supplier do the install for you?


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    #1793
    glog
    Registered Users Posts: 213 ✭✭glog


    tech wrote: »
    Hi Glog, are you going to do the install yourself? or will your local supplier do the install for you?

    I have to put wires across a cobblelock drive to get the most out of the mower, so I might just do it all myself. I don't think a local installer would want to be bothered with the drive.
    I was quoted €200 for someone to install (bury) as long as i crossed the drive myself.


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    #1794
    Zzippy
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 14,166 Mod ✭✭✭✭Zzippy


    glog wrote: »
    I suppose it all depends on the issue, hopefully time won't tell.
    This wasn't a deal maker for me and it is in addition to what the local dealer gives.

    I have a 430X myself. I've had to have it fixed by the dealer 3 or 4 times now - blown transformer, corroded circuit in charging station, wheel motor gone. Two of these were while under warranty, but if the dealer was in Germany rather than 20 miles away I'd have been fecked without a mower for significant periods.


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    #1795
    whippet
    Registered Users Posts: 7,672 ✭✭✭whippet


    I had a board replaced in my Automower 420 last month - it was giving errors that didn't make sense and apparently it was corroded - any suggestions as to how to avoid corrosion in the future ? dealer wasn't able to give any insight !!


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    #1796
    glog
    Registered Users Posts: 213 ✭✭glog


    Zzippy wrote: »
    I have a 430X myself. I've had to have it fixed by the dealer 3 or 4 times now - blown transformer, corroded circuit in charging station, wheel motor gone. Two of these were while under warranty, but if the dealer was in Germany rather than 20 miles away I'd have been fecked without a mower for significant periods.

    I don't really get your logic.
    The Husqvarna 2 year warranty is Europe wide, any issues I go to my local dealer.
    After the 2 years, if the extended warranty from Germany is impractical or too much hassle then I go to my local dealer just like you did and pay for it.

    :cool:


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    #1797
    Zzippy
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 14,166 Mod ✭✭✭✭Zzippy


    glog wrote: »
    I don't really get your logic.
    The Husqvarna 2 year warranty is Europe wide, any issues I go to my local dealer.
    After the 2 years, if the extended warranty from Germany is impractical or too much hassle then I go to my local dealer just like you did and pay for it.

    :cool:

    That was my initial question - whether the local dealer would honour the warranty on an automower you bought in from Germany. Assumed from your reply the answer was no, my mistake. Apologies for confusion!


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    #1798
    thebandit2020
    Registered Users Posts: 33 ✭thebandit2020


    Zzippy wrote: »
    That was my initial question - whether the local dealer would honour the warranty on an automower you bought in from Germany. Assumed from your reply the answer was no, my mistake. Apologies for confusion!

    I have to be honest - dealers wold either refuse to fix it, or put it on the long finger


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    #1799
    glog
    Registered Users Posts: 213 ✭✭glog


    thebandit2020 wrote: »
    I have to be honest - dealers wold either refuse to fix it, or put it on the long finger

    Wondering why do you think they would refuse to fix it?
    If they are official Husqvarna agents then are they not obliged to?
    Are you speaking from experience?

    I would have thought they will get paid for the warranty job by Husqvarna regardless where it was bought.


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    #1800
    whippet
    Registered Users Posts: 7,672 ✭✭✭whippet


    glog wrote: »
    Wondering why do you think they would refuse to fix it?
    If they are official Husqvarna agents then are they not obliged to?
    Are you speaking from experience?

    I would have thought they will get paid for the warranty job by Husqvarna regardless where it was bought.

    with stuff like this they will get a nominal fee from Husqvarna for doing a warranty repair - and independent dealers will look after customer who bought with them first and other warranty repairs will be at the bottom of a queue - it's human nature


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    #1801
    glog
    Registered Users Posts: 213 ✭✭glog


    whippet wrote: »
    with stuff like this they will get a nominal fee from Husqvarna for doing a warranty repair - and independent dealers will look after customer who bought with them first and other warranty repairs will be at the bottom of a queue - it's human nature

    For an initial price differential of €800, in my opinion, that's a risk worth taking.


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