5 questions to ask yourself before buying a robotic mower

Robotic lawn mowers offer a convenient, quiet and safe way to maintain your lawn. Here are five questions to ask yourself before buying one.

1. How big is your yard?

Analyzing the size of your lawn is essential when purchasing a robotic lawn mower. Many entry-level models come with small batteries designed only to cut small- and medium-sized lawns up to 600 square metres. However, large models can cut over 3,000 square metres. Before going to the store, calculate your lawn size using the range finder tool on Google Maps.

2. Is your lawn sloped?

If your yard is exceptionally hilly, you must look for a robotic mower that can handle steep inclines. Although most automatic mowers can cope with some gradient, the slope tolerance varies significantly between models. Most models can handle slopes between 15 and 45 per cent.

3. Is your yard full of obstacles?

Robotic lawn mowers are designed to cut lawns of different shapes and sizes. Nevertheless, the more complex your property, the more difficult it is for the mower to navigate and ensure an even cut. Consequently, if your lawn is full of trees and shrubs or you have a pond and several flower beds, look for a model with advanced obstruction-sensing technology to keep it on task.

4. Do you have a fence?

Most robotic mowers have a PIN code lock, which prevents strangers from starting or operating them. However, if your yard isn’t fenced and can easily be accessed by intruders or thieves, it may be best to find a model with advanced safety features like GPS monitoring. This feature allows you to track the robot mower and alert you if it leaves its position.

5. How much are you willing to spend?

Purchasing a robotic mower is an investment. Even the most compact and basic models start at about $600, while heavy-duty mowers can run as high as $5,000 or more. You must determine your budget before shopping around.

Lawn maintenance equipment

Whether you have a postage-stamp backyard or a large estate, Hitch City carries innovative and high-quality turf equipment, including robotic mowers, lawn tractors, edgers, bush cutters and leaf blowers. We also carry a wide range of towing hitches and truck caps. contact us today to learn more about our products and services. We have locations in Barrie, Mississauga and Scarborough.