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My autonomous lawn mower thread/blog

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  • #2352
    shanemkelly
    Registered Users Posts: 603 ✭✭✭shanemkelly


    Tilikum17 wrote: »
    Would anyone have any experience with the Ambrogio brand?

    I was in looking at the Ambrogio twenty elite this morning.

    Are Ambrogio the same as Wipers? Something tells me they are; if so, (although I've no experience of them) Wipers are supposedly very good...


  • #2353
    neilc
    Registered Users Posts: 1,070 ✭✭✭neilc


    shanemkelly wrote: »
    Are Ambrogio the same as Wipers? Something tells me they are; if so, (although I've no experience of them) Wipers are supposedly very good...

    Would love to hear people’s feedback on the Ambrogio brand as well, strongly considering the 4.0 elite for next years cutting season, seems very robust.


  • #2354
    Tilikum17
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,324 ✭✭✭Tilikum17


    neilc wrote: »
    Would love to hear people’s feedback on the Ambrogio brand as well, strongly considering the 4.0 elite for next years cutting season, seems very robust.

    Yer man in my local place said he used to do the husky ones but changed to ambrogio as he feels they’re better. He’d say that anyway.

    I’ve also been looking at the worx landroid. €1000 cheaper.

    This might be a stupid question but does the robot need to have WiFi in the garden?


  • #2355
    randombar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,413 ✭✭✭randombar


    Tilikum17 wrote: »
    Yer man in my local place said he used to do the husky ones but changed to ambrogio as he feels they’re better. He’d say that anyway.

    I’ve also been looking at the worx landroid. €1000 cheaper.

    This might be a stupid question but does the robot need to have WiFi in the garden?


    I got two add ons with the Worx, radio wifi extender and obstacle avoider ACS thingy. Long garden so it wasn't picking up the wifi.


  • #2356
    fuzzballer
    Registered Users Posts: 1 ✭fuzzballer


    Hi,

    I've been advised by the Husqvarna dealer and rep that due to the slope in my garden, I'll need the 435X awd. I haven't seen much mentioned here about that model, has anyone any experience of the 435x?

    Is there any alternatives out there that can handle 45-50% slope and 1800sqm garden? The mower will have to travel up and down the slope to get from charging station to lower part of the garden. There's about 150sqm of steep slope to the garden.


  • #2357
    krissovo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,645 ✭✭✭krissovo


    fuzzballer wrote: »
    Hi,

    I've been advised by the Husqvarna dealer and rep that due to the slope in my garden, I'll need the 435X awd. I haven't seen much mentioned here about that model, has anyone any experience of the 435x?

    Is there any alternatives out there that can handle 45-50% slope and 1800sqm garden? The mower will have to travel up and down the slope to get from charging station to lower part of the garden. There's about 150sqm of steep slope to the garden.

    I have a 30/40% slope in mine and was advised in a similar way. I went with a Landroid m2000 for my 18000sm lawn and it is ok in the dry but any damp whatsoever even a layer of condensation will cause the mower to stray and either exit the perimeter, dig holes, spin in circles or leave tufts of uncut grass. I got around the issue with zoning but with your slope AWD is probably the only solution.


  • #2358
    carq
    Registered Users Posts: 869 ✭✭✭carq


    Hi All

    What mower would you recommend for a small garden (40foot x 50 foot) ?
    I see one on Amazon (McCullagh Rob600) - apparently a husq with a different badge, for 600 Sterling, Flymo Easilife 350 for 550 sterling.
    these are still quite expensive - is this as cheap as they come?

    I have an external socket but this is on a patio and about 20 foot from the grass - what kind of cabling is required to set up the base station?
    Can you have the base station exposed to rain when its plugged in ?
    how do people hide their wires ?


  • #2359
    antomack
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 418 ✭✭antomack


    carq wrote: »
    Hi All

    What mower would you recommend for a small garden (40foot x 50 foot) ?
    I see one on Amazon (McCullagh Rob600) - apparently a husq with a different badge, for 600 Sterling, Flymo Easilife 350 for 550 sterling.
    these are still quite expensive - is this as cheap as they come?

    I have an external socket but this is on a patio and about 20 foot from the grass - what kind of cabling is required to set up the base station?
    Can you have the base station exposed to rain when its plugged in ?
    how do people hide their wires ?

    Disclaimer. :D I'm not on commission for Gardena, coopsuperstore or tj omahony I'm just a happy customer who reckons the deal is good.

    Anyhow take a look at my earlier post, the mower is rated for much more than you want but it only costs a bit more than those you mentioned at €750 delivered.

    Have one installed on my back garden of around 850 sq m for about 6 weeks now and doing great, so good that with my push lawnmower finally dying on me a few weeks ago I decided to splurge on a second for my 300 sq m front lawn which I'm actually in the process of installing.

    There are a few more boardsies with Gardena bots that seem happy too.

    The power cable thats provided is 10m long and apparently can be got in 5m or 20m lengths. It's pretty light cable, somewhat akin to speaker cable, see pic.

    Personally I've built a little hut for the robot as prefer not to expose too much to the elements but have seen a few installs where it's just sitting at the edge of the garden without any sort of cover. Going to have to build another one for the new robot.


  • #2360
    chelseavera
    Registered Users Posts: 590 ✭✭✭chelseavera


    Devoured this fantastic thread last weekend (the specifics lost in my muddled mind now!) But... took the plunge during the week and ordered a Worx Landroid M500 for my small front lawn. Wondered if anyone has one and can advise on maximising the 'cut to edge' feature. I've seen videos of them riding along with 2 feet on kerb and doing a fab job. This is what I'm after. One guy recommended halving the recommended distance to edge to achieve this. I'll be installing myself - it's less than 200m perimeter... wondered if anyone has achieved this.
    I hope to get a bigger beast for the 2k bigger lawn - but will have that installed. Might be going for a Ambrogio over the Husky there. Undecided. But looking forward to playing with this Worx baby next week.


  • #2361
    Bedouin79
    Registered Users Posts: 164 ✭✭Bedouin79


    Right research done, 4 different dealers visited. Having my heart set on a Husqvarna 450x. My heads been turned by L250I ELITE S+. Dealer visiting to view the lawn next week. Will report back. Fantastic thread great source of info.


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  • #2362
    Lurching
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,239 ✭✭✭Lurching


    Tilikum17 wrote: »
    This might be a stupid question but does the robot need to have WiFi in the garden?

    My Husqvarna doesn't need WIFI anyway.


  • #2363
    krissovo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,645 ✭✭✭krissovo


    chelseavera wrote: »
    Wondered if anyone has one and can advise on maximising the 'cut to edge' feature. I've seen videos of them riding along with 2 feet on kerb and doing a fab job. This is what I'm after. One guy recommended halving the recommended distance to edge to achieve this. I'll be installing myself

    The guide that comes with the landroid has a 4" and 12" measure. You use the 12" for the cut edge where there is a step or a wall, the 4" is where it would straddle between the grass and say a patio. The landroid would NOT manage to straddle a step very well.

    It also has a template for cutting perfect right angles so it can cut around walls cleanly.


  • #2364
    krissovo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,645 ✭✭✭krissovo


    Tilikum17 wrote: »

    I’ve also been looking at the worx landroid. €1000 cheaper.

    This might be a stupid question but does the robot need to have WiFi in the garden?

    It does not NEED wifi, its useful if you want to control it from your app to say stop, send it home or start another session. Also with wifi it will tell you if it gets in trouble like its crossed the boundary wire or the wheels are digging in.

    I think the Landroid is amazing value.


  • #2365
    chelseavera
    Registered Users Posts: 590 ✭✭✭chelseavera


    krissovo wrote: »
    The guide that comes with the landroid has a 4" and 12" measure. You use the 12" for the cut edge where there is a step or a wall, the 4" is where it would straddle between the grass and say a patio. The landroid would NOT manage to straddle a step very well.

    It also has a template for cutting perfect right angles so it can cut around walls cleanly.

    Great stuff. I guess it's a bit of trial & error and I might be able to tweak it a bit. Can't wait! :-)


  • #2366
    oleras
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,724 ✭✭✭oleras


    i would love to see some pics of how the grass is looking, what kind of finish is possible if people would like to share.


  • #2367
    krissovo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,645 ✭✭✭krissovo


    oleras wrote: »
    i would love to see some pics of how the grass is looking, what kind of finish is possible if people would like to share.

    Here is an example of the landroid, the finish will never be like a lawn just cut with a decent lawn mower. What you end up with especially for a large lawn (mine is 1800sm) is a general level of grass with areas that may not have been cut yet. Also you can see the perimeter trail that the lawn mower leaves and the how it cuts around obstacles.

    If you have OCD for perfect lawn a robot mower may not be for you. It can leave small tufts and take days to cut them. My mowing cycle means it can take 5 or 6 days to cut every area of the lawn. My lawn also is about ready for its final feed of season to green up as the soil is not the best.

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    521870.jpeg


  • #2368
    Shaunoc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 521 ✭✭✭Shaunoc


    krissovo wrote: »
    Here is an example of the landroid, the finish will never be like a lawn just cut with a decent lawn mower. What you end up with especially for a large lawn (mine is 1800sm) is a general level of grass with areas that may not have been cut yet. Also you can see the perimeter trail that the lawn mower leaves and the how it cuts around obstacles.

    If you have OCD for perfect lawn a robot mower may not be for you. It can leave small tufts and take days to cut them. My mowing cycle means it can take 5 or 6 days to cut every area of the lawn. My lawn also is about ready for its final feed of season to green up as the soil is not the best.

    i find that happens with a couple of possibilities: either need to change blades every so often or at peak growth like last few weeks, need to extend the mowers operating hours if possible or mower is back onto lawn after a break

    i was away for a week recently with mower safely housed. on return it looked like a typical lawn, a bit scraggly in need of a cut. took mower a full week to catch up on itself due to growth rate.

    I would get a bit ocd about trimming verges, but sure don't we need something to be at. however in places i would adjust the boundary cable or put in a flower bed / tree to minimize work.

    hopefully a couple of pictures attached.
    its still a lawn and needs managing but i find the finish 1000X that of a traditional lawnmower


  • #2369
    xl500
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 882 ✭✭✭xl500


    heres mine always looks great no weeds


  • #2370
    randombar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,413 ✭✭✭randombar


    krissovo wrote: »
    Here is an example of the landroid, the finish will never be like a lawn just cut with a decent lawn mower. What you end up with especially for a large lawn (mine is 1800sm) is a general level of grass with areas that may not have been cut yet. Also you can see the perimeter trail that the lawn mower leaves and the how it cuts around obstacles.

    If you have OCD for perfect lawn a robot mower may not be for you. It can leave small tufts and take days to cut them. My mowing cycle means it can take 5 or 6 days to cut every area of the lawn. My lawn also is about ready for its final feed of season to green up as the soil is not the best.

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    521870.jpeg




    From talking to others with the Husq, they apparently have less of the mowhak sections because the GPS can identify where it has cut and where it hasn't.


    I do find the worx return to base via the guide wire is a bit annoying with the track it leaves but for 1100 it is very hard to beat imo.


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  • #2371
    Duke of Url
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,662 ✭✭✭Duke of Url


    antomack wrote: »
    Posted a few pages back as was considering purchasing the Gardena offer with coopsuperstores which I bit the bullet on. Have it installed 2 weeks now and it's doing a great job.

    Anyhow see that my great deal at €799 + €25 delivery is now being beaten by TJ O'Mahony at €750 (delivery generally free for c.€200+ I think), see here.

    Might be of use to someone although only 5 showing in stock.

    Still on coopsuperstore for €799.

    Thanks

    I pulled the trigger and ordered the Gardena Smart Sileno 1000M2 Robotic Lawnmower & Set.

    We will see how it goes as I only have the average size garden


  • #2372
    Bedouin79
    Registered Users Posts: 164 ✭✭Bedouin79


    Ok another opinion/review question or questions. Had my local dealer out to look at the lawn. His suggestion is a Stihl or Ambrogio robot mower. He is seriously pushing the Stihl I prefer the Ambrogio. Anybody got experience of either any info appreciated. Model’s up for discussion are

    STIHL RMI 632 PC iMow with GPS

    &

    Ambrogio
    L250I ELITE S+


  • #2373
    blackbox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,451 ✭✭✭blackbox


    I finally decided to buy a Husqvarna 435X. (garden has steep hills)

    Took me a couple of days to lay the wires but now he's up and running.

    Has got stuck a few times but I'm gradually sorting out the obstacles. Over time I plan to extend the area he cuts. It's amazing on steep banks.

    Very pleased so far except for the App. it only works if you are very close to the mower as it uses bluetooth.


  • #2374
    Duke of Url
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,662 ✭✭✭Duke of Url


    I installed the Gardena Smart Sileno 1000M2 Robotic Lawnmower & Set.

    Could have done with the Sileno city but at the price I bought the one above I’m happy enough.

    Very easy setup but its definitely overkill for the size of my garden. As I have a new build with fresh grass, I’m hoping to keep with weeds down and train the grass to grow out instead of up to fill in the gaps in the lawn.

    522527.jpeg


  • #2375
    Naos
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,738 ✭✭✭Naos


    Morning - I've cleared this with the mods as I wanted to give someone thinking about buying first dibs if interested.

    I purchased a Rob S400 for 660e back in April. I opened the box to look at it but never set it up as we were still unsure of the garden setup.
    We've decided to upheave our garden plans and as such, the robomower is unfortunately no longer needed.

    Has a 5 year guarantee (4 years 8 months now) and will sell it to someone on here who's looking for one (I'm based in Kildare) for 540e, please PM if interested.

    Thanks

    Amazon link for reviews


  • #2376
    antomack
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 418 ✭✭antomack


    I had asked a while back whether anyone had experience setting the charging station up off the lawn as most manufacturers don't recommend. As I got no replies I decided to give it a go anyway and can confirm that for me at least there is no issue, see the attached pic.

    It's been in place for just over a week now and have had no issues with it returning for charge.


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  • #2377
    Duke of Url
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,662 ✭✭✭Duke of Url


    antomack wrote: »
    I had asked a while back whether anyone had experience setting the charging station up off the lawn as most manufacturers don't recommend. As I got no replies I decided to give it a go anyway and can confirm that for me at least there is no issue, see the attached pic.

    It's been in place for just over a week now and have had no issues with it returning for charge.

    I was thinking about doing the same but opted for keeping it on the grass.

    522557.jpeg


  • #2378
    louis346789
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 324 ✭✭louis346789


    I have the Stihl 632c.
    Cutting 6000 m2 which is really too much for it. I have it going 24/7 including in the rain.
    I change the blade about every 300 hour of actual cutting.
    Only downside is the perimeter tracks where it gets a bit tracked from the continuous use.

    I would like to try one that does not need guide wire to return to the charger.


  • #2379
    KCross
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,136 ✭✭✭✭KCross


    louis346789 wrote: »
    I have the Stihl 632c..... Only downside is the perimeter tracks where it gets a bit tracked from the continuous use.

    Does it not come back along the guide wire in different tracks each time so that no tracks are left?

    The husqvarna does that.... it uses something like a metre wide channel and uses a different track each time so over the course of a week it wont have left a track and the grass is always growing anyway.
    louis346789 wrote: »
    I would like to try one that does not need guide wire to return to the charger.

    How would it find its way home then though?


  • #2380
    Bungusbeefcake
    Registered Users Posts: 192 ✭✭Bungusbeefcake


    Hey, quick question for all you guys. I'm in the process of installation and in wondering about insurance for the mowers. I asked my home insurance and they don't do it. Anyone have any providers they use? You can PM me the name is it's against the rules.

    Would really like to insure it as it's basically 4k wandering around my garden, on use own, probably unsupervised and we've no gate up yet.

    Thanks.


  • #2381
    louis346789
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 324 ✭✭louis346789


    The Stihl follows the perimeter wire to get home.
    Maybe the huskie does it differently. Let me do some checks


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  • #2382
    septicsac
    Registered Users Posts: 488 ✭✭septicsac


    Had to replace one of the front castor wheels on the 450X over the weekend. Wheel got tore up, looks like something got stuck in between castor axle/bracket. Whole castor kit, with new axle and bearings was 55E and labour then for dealer to fit same(too busy to do myself).Its the first real money i spent on it in near 2yrs of use. I think where it goes from tarmac to grass is slightly too steep, causing bearing damage to the castors, as other castor wheel slightly wobbly, will change bearings and rubber wheel myself soon.
    It missed two/three days of cutting and grass near got out of control, the thoughts of cutting with walk behind near gave me a stroke.


  • #2383
    krissovo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,645 ✭✭✭krissovo


    septicsac wrote: »
    It missed two/three days of cutting and grass near got out of control, the thoughts of cutting with walk behind near gave me a stroke.

    My garden is full of padding pools and a inflatable water park for the kids with electric wires and garden hose laid out so the mower is off. I have palpitations every time i venture into the garden with the growth.


  • #2384
    keg
    Registered Users Posts: 41 ✭keg


    Do people think the husqvarna gives a better cut to the Ambrogio. Just in the process of purchasing and I think the smaller blade works better


  • #2385
    Peter T
    Registered Users Posts: 571 ✭✭✭Peter T


    Husqvarna catalogue landed in the post during the week. Im moving house and need to get a lawnmower anyway. Rough calculations is the lawn is an area of around 1000m2 so the Automower 310 would fit the bill. What kind of run time are you talking for the mower to cover this type of ground ? Majority of the laws are straight runs with no trees or anything in the way.


  • #2386
    Shaunoc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 521 ✭✭✭Shaunoc


    keg wrote:
    Do people think the husqvarna gives a better cut to the Ambrogio. Just in the process of purchasing and I think the smaller blade works better

    Doubtful many people have been afforded chance to directly compare. Both seem generally to have good feedback


  • #2387
    antomack
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 418 ✭✭antomack


    keg wrote: »
    Do people think the husqvarna gives a better cut to the Ambrogio. Just in the process of purchasing and I think the smaller blade works better

    No first hand experience but when looking last year at my local dealer who does both he was expressing his opinion that the Ambrogio did a better cut over Husq, he reckoned the Husq blades don't do as clean a cut as the blades have too much movement available.


  • #2388
    tedimc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 623 ✭✭✭tedimc


    keg wrote: »
    Do people think the husqvarna gives a better cut to the Ambrogio. Just in the process of purchasing and I think the smaller blade works better

    I'm trying to decide between the two myself. My garden area is >10,000m2 (exact size to be confirmed).

    I'm looking at the Husq 450X * 2 at 8k euro. Might need three.
    or
    Ambrogio L350i Elite Pro * 2 at <8k, but 2 would suffice.

    Maybe I could be sponsored and do a shoot-off between the two!!:rolleyes:


  • #2389
    randombar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,413 ✭✭✭randombar


    tedimc wrote: »
    I'm trying to decide between the two myself. My garden area is >10,000m2 (exact size to be confirmed).

    I'm looking at the Husq 450X * 2 at 8k euro. Might need three.
    or
    Ambrogio L350i Elite Pro * 2 at <8k, but 2 would suffice.

    Maybe I could be sponsored and do a shoot-off between the two!!:rolleyes:


    I'm guessing you're doing a new build or something but I would maybe reconsider how much ground you want to set as grass.


    2.5 acres of lawn would be madnesss imo, I have 20% of that and I think it's too much at that. Should have planted more trees for woodland etc. at the start.


  • #2390
    tedimc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 623 ✭✭✭tedimc


    GaryCocs wrote: »
    I'm guessing you're doing a new build or something but I would maybe reconsider how much ground you want to set as grass.


    2.5 acres of lawn would be madnesss imo, I have 20% of that and I think it's too much at that. Should have planted more trees for woodland etc. at the start.

    I wish it was a new build. It's an old house we bought and have renovated.

    Grass is the cheapest option!! I had the land rented out, but its very fragmented and my heart was broke with sheep breaking out, etc.

    I will plant more trees, shrubs, etc - but that is a long way out.

    I'm not looking for it to be pure lawn grade either, it's just I need to either buy a new big mofo ride on, or go all in on the robots.


  • #2391
    Bungusbeefcake
    Registered Users Posts: 192 ✭✭Bungusbeefcake


    tedimc wrote: »
    I wish it was a new build. It's an old house we bought and have renovated.

    Grass is the cheapest option!! I had the land rented out, but its very fragmented and my heart was broke with sheep breaking out, etc.

    I will plant more trees, shrubs, etc - but that is a long way out.

    I'm not looking for it to be pure lawn grade either, it's just I need to either buy a new big mofo ride on, or go all in on the robots.

    I totally understand your pain. We are in the exact same boat. Bought a house last year on 4 acres, 3+ of which are lawn and field. Working it at the moment, bought an Ambrogio 350i Elite for up to 1.75 acres and working on installing that now on about 6,500m2. Turned about 0.75 into a single paddock and my wife got 3 alpacas to eat the grass. Will turn the other 0.75ish into another paddock which we can use for rotating off the first one. We'll see how it goes ourselves, but with the huge growth over the past 4 weeks, the alpacas aren't able to keep on top of it so I'll have to trim their field with a rental.

    I got the Ambrogio from a guy in the UK for £3,200 but the shipping was a pain because of dangerous goods because the single battery is over the limits for an exemption. The installation is going ok though and I hope to have it at least running on the lawn section (2-2,500 m2) first while I fix the field a bit (fill in holes, get it rolled to flatten it more as it's got cow holes from rogue cows that broke in and tractor tracks) and then finish the installation on the field and get it doing that too.

    Hopefully will work out in the end.


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  • #2392
    tedimc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 623 ✭✭✭tedimc


    Bungusbeefcake wrote: »
    I totally understand your pain. We are in the exact same boat. Bought a house last year on 4 acres, 3+ of which are lawn and field. Working it at the moment, bought an Ambrogio 350i Elite for up to 1.75 acres and working on installing that now on about 6,500m2. Turned about 0.75 into a single paddock and my wife got 3 alpacas to eat the grass. Will turn the other 0.75ish into another paddock which we can use for rotating off the first one. We'll see how it goes ourselves, but with the huge growth over the past 4 weeks, the alpacas aren't able to keep on top of it so I'll have to trim their field with a rental.

    I got the Ambrogio from a guy in the UK for £3,200 but the shipping was a pain because of dangerous goods because the single battery is over the limits for an exemption. The installation is going ok though and I hope to have it at least running on the lawn section (2-2,500 m2) first while I fix the field a bit (fill in holes, get it rolled to flatten it more as it's got cow holes from rogue cows that broke in and tractor tracks) and then finish the installation on the field and get it doing that too.

    Hopefully will work out in the end.

    Thanks, good to know about the shipping. I haven't priced around too much for the Ambrogio, but I did see a german site selling the Husq 350X at 650E less than the best price here. If I do need 2 or even 3, that's a big saving.

    I haven't looked into the Alpacas. Much to keeping them? My wife is mad to get some horses, as we have other land around the house too. But the alpacas may be a good alternative. Not far off the price of a robo mower though. What is their square meter coverage like?:D:D Looks like it may be around 1000m2


  • #2393
    Water John
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,808 ✭✭✭✭Water John


    Pluck their wool once a year. Used to knit some luxury goods. Low maintenance.
    Now this is going off topic.
    You also have a big trend towards a biodiverse sward, esp in public spaces. Would suit larger areas.


  • #2394
    Daithi_OO
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭Daithi_OO


    very interested in feedback on the Ambrogios and they do sound better than the Husquavarna -- there is a comparison video on woodproducts website. Obviously biased but it makes sense

    I guess after sales service and guarantees are also a big deal. Anyone have experience with Ambrogio after sales customer service. I think Doyles out of carlow is the distributor.

    I have about 3000 SQmtrs and looking at AMbrogio L250i or 4.0 elite

    Appreciate any feedback


  • #2395
    randombar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,413 ✭✭✭randombar


    tedimc wrote: »
    Thanks, good to know about the shipping. I haven't priced around too much for the Ambrogio, but I did see a german site selling the Husq 350X at 650E less than the best price here. If I do need 2 or even 3, that's a big saving.

    I haven't looked into the Alpacas. Much to keeping them? My wife is mad to get some horses, as we have other land around the house too. But the alpacas may be a good alternative. Not far off the price of a robo mower though. What is their square meter coverage like?:D:D Looks like it may be around 1000m2


    The mother has two shetlands, the farmers over the road call them ornaments but they do a decent job on 2 acres. Hardy out and not much minding in them.


  • #2396
    StoneyRiver
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭StoneyRiver


    Hi all. Love this thread. It inspired me to get an automower and I love it.

    I finished a self build 2 years ago and went straight for a 430x once the lawn was established. Still haven't kerbing so am strimming to keep it tidy. Now i have a few bob to put in kerbs.

    Has anyone a kerbing solution which allows their automower cut to the edge of the lawn and keeps strimming to a minimum?


  • #2397
    Bedouin79
    Registered Users Posts: 164 ✭✭Bedouin79


    tedimc wrote: »
    I'm trying to decide between the two myself. My garden area is >10,000m2 (exact size to be confirmed).

    I'm looking at the Husq 450X * 2 at 8k euro. Might need three.
    or
    Ambrogio L350i Elite Pro * 2 at <8k, but 2 would suffice.

    Maybe I could be sponsored and do a shoot-off between the two!!:rolleyes:

    Why not get https://www.ambrogiorobot.com/en/models/view/l400i-basic-2020

    One robot to do it all admittedly a bit more expensive. In the process of buying and installing

    https://www.ambrogiorobot.com/en/models/view/l250i-elite-s-2020

    Will report back.


  • #2398
    Citizenpain
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,978 ✭✭✭Citizenpain


    StoneyRiver wrote: »
    Hi all. Love this thread. It inspired me to get an automower and I love it.

    I finished a self build 2 years ago and went straight for a 430x once the lawn was established. Still haven't kerbing so am strimming to keep it tidy. Now i have a few bob to put in kerbs.

    Has anyone a kerbing solution which allows their automower cut to the edge of the lawn and keeps strimming to a minimum?

    If you keep the soil flush/slightly proud of the kerb you should be fine apparently


  • #2399
    Citizenpain
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,978 ✭✭✭Citizenpain


    Looking to buy a 430x and an import seems to be 400 cheaper . Is that right or do you get an installation kit or anything more with the price here?
    I would prefer to pay local and have the peace of mind but 400 is a lot.
    Also is crossing tarmac an issue. Does it ruin it or is it tidy enough ?


  • #2400
    murfler
    Registered Users Posts: 93 ✭✭murfler


    Citizenpain wrote: »
    If you keep the soil flush/slightly proud of the kerb you should be fine apparently

    That will not help, robots front wheel will go over Kerb and get stuck..having no kerbing and just grass level with finished driveway is the best solution in my opinion


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  • #2401
    Citizenpain
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,978 ✭✭✭Citizenpain


    murfler wrote: »
    That will not help, robots front wheel will go over Kerb and get stuck..having no kerbing and just grass level with finished driveway is the best solution in my opinion

    D’oh , makes sense


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