Suitable gardens

What is the maximum operational area for the Automower?

The Automower can handle any areas up to 1800m² +/- 20%, depending on the complexity of the garden.

Will I still need an ordinary lawnmower?

No. We recommend you to complement the edges with a trimmer to get a perfect finish for your lawn.

What do I do if my lawn size is larger than 2000 m2?

You can install two or more machines side by side. We have today several “multiple” installations in place throughout the world. So far, the maximum amount of Automowers working side by side is 13 units maintaining a total area of 16,000 m2.

Can I use the Automower in smaller gardens?

Yes. The Automower’s working hours should be set in accordance to lawn size. A good guideline is 75m2 per hour, so if your lawn size is 400 m2 you need to set the Automower to work for about 5 hours per day.

Can the Automower handle all types of gardens?

In principle yes as long as the incline doesn’t exceed 35%. The convenience advantage may be limited in a very fragmented garden (a lawn consisting of many small patches of lawns not connected to each other) as the mower has to be moved around manually. During the installation, you will have to ensure that the Automower does not cut areas you do not wish to cut, e.g. flowers, bushes, trees, rocks, etc.

Will the Automower cope with my uneven lawn?

Due to the large driving wheels, the Automower can cope with uneven surfaces very well. Only small deep holes may cause the Automower to get stuck. On the contrary, the Automower is small enough to follow the curvature of a rough lawn. It will not scalp the “hills” like many larger mowers.

Can the Automower detect objects such as clothes or toys lying around on the lawn?

No. It is up to the owner to keep the lawn surface free from objects. Any object that is small enough for the Automower to pass over may be damaged, as well as cause damage to the machine’s blades. Make sure your lawn is clear of small objects before operating the Automower.

What about pine cones, tree branches and fruit on the ground?

To maximise the life of the blades these types of objects should be raked or collected regularly. They will not damage the mower, but the blades will wear faster. Tree branches may also damage or bend the blades resulting in a poor cutting performance.

I have a nice flower bed and trees that I want to protect. Is that possible?

Provided the wire has been installed correctly around your flower bed, tree, shrub, or other object, then Automower cannot damage it or intrude into that area.

How does the Automower handle very long grass?

If the grass is very long and thick you should raise the cutting height and then gradually reduce it to the preferred level. In extreme conditions the lawn may need to be cut by a conventional mower before the Automower takes over.

I have a lot of moss in my lawn – how does that effect the Automower?

Actually it’s the Automower that will affect the moss. The continuous mowing has a very positive influence on grass growth leading to the gradual disappearance of moss from the lawn.

Will the mower cut the grass in rainy conditions?

Yes, but it’s recommended that you bring the mower inside in extreme weather conditions, such as torrential rain and storms.

Will the mower cut in very hot conditions?

The mower is designed to function in temperatures of up to about 45ºC. From about 25ºC the mow and charge times will become shorter, as the battery capacity is lower in hot conditions. The area performance however remains unchanged.

If I want to use the Automower at my summer home or share it with my neighbour, can the Automower work at two different locations?

Yes. If you buy two charging stations and two loop wire cables, you can have two separate installation sites and use the Automower in both locations.