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Husqvarna 415X Automower

The Husqvarna Automower® 415X is a reliable and high-performance model in the X-line series, suited for medium sized gardens. It mows complicated lawns up to 1500m2, featuring systematic passage mowing for perfectly cut narrow passages and it easily handles slopes with an incline of 40%. Carefree operation thanks to electric cutting height adjustment, TargetHeight funcion, frost guard and weather timer. Easily cleaned and washed off with a hose. As a member of our premium X-line range, it features Automower® Connect with GPS theft tracking and GPS-assisted navigation to keep you in control where ever you are and X-line design with LED Headlights, front bumper and special coloured wheel caps.

This model is also equipped with FOTA (automatic firmware updates over the air).

A robotic mower will change your life! It will unlock hours and hours of free time. Instead of mowing the lawn, you can spend time with your family and friends and engage in activities that are more enjoyable. And all the while, your lawn is kept in perfect shape by your robotic mower. Quietly and effortlessly, in rain or shine.

Thanks to the free movement pattern of Husqvarna Automower® (the analogy is of a sheep grazing, head down, apparently moving randomly around the lawn) the lawn is perfectly cut, achieving a beautiful and carpet-like look. The razor-sharp blades cut the grass gently from all directions, helping it to grow strong. Moss growth is effectively prevented. an added bonus!

Husqvarna automowers use Husqvarna‘s patented guide wire system. This extra wire helps the mower to find its way back to the charging station quickly and efficiently, which will reduce searching times especially for complex gardens. A uniform cutting result throughout the lawn is possible because this mower can start mowing at two different remote locations along the patented guide wire. The larger the grass area, the more important this becomes.

It has a unique cutting system. Husqvarna Automower® cuts just a little, but frequently, returning all the micronized, mulched clippings back to the lawn as a nutrient and moisture rich natural fertiliser. This will ensure a beautiful and healthy lawn. It is equipped with sharp razor-like blades made of strong carbon steel mounted on a robust cutting disc system. This provides for efficient operation and extremely low energy consumption.

Robotic lawn mowing is all about reliability. During 25 years of development Husqvarna has refined its mower concept to achieve the highest level of reliability, quality and cutting result, with a minimum of owner intervention.

• QUIET: Automowers are very quiet and can be used day or night without disturbance to you or your neighbours.
• LOW POWER: They have very low power consumption and as such are much more economical to run than a conventional mower.
• ZERO EMISSIONS: Robotic mowers have no direct emissions as they are entirely electrical.
• AUTOMATIC CHARGING: When Automower needs more power, it will automatically find its way back to the charging station.
• WEATHERPROOF: They are weatherproof and designed to live outdoors quite happily. They can mow in rain or shine! However, it is recommended that they be taken indoors over winter for servicing and winter storage.
• SAFETY: If Automower® is lifted off the ground or tips over, the cutting automatically shuts off. In addition, the blades are rotating far from the outer edge of the machine. If Automower® meets an obstacle it will stop and redirect itself without causing any damage.
• SECURITY: Theft protection by alarm/PIN code. Different levels of protection can be set. If the mower is lifted or carried away a high-sounding alarm starts and can only be deactivated with the mower’s unique PIN code.

The video below explains really well how the automower concept can work on virtually every lawn. Do please contact us if you would like to discuss automowers further. Or if you are a local customer, we can arrange a no obligation site survey to discuss your precise requirements and the suitability of your lawn.

With over 330 years of innovation and passion, Husqvarna provides professionals with forest, park and garden products. We let high performance meet usability and safety, making you ready to get the job done efficiently. Husqvarna offers a wide and growing range of products and accessories, including everything from chainsaws and power cutters to robotic lawnmowers.

Husqvarna was founded near the town of Huskvarna in Sweden in 1689. The company started out as a maker of muskets, and the Husqvarna logo still depicts a gun sight viewed from the end of the barrel.

Over the years, Husqvarna has produced many products including firearms, sewing machines, kitchen equipment, bicycles, motorcycles and the large range of forest, park and garden products that we deal in today. Husqvarna also have a construction equipment division.

A robotic mower will change your life! It will unlock hours and hours of free time. Instead of mowing the lawn, you can spend time with your family and friends and engage in activities that are more enjoyable. And all the while, your lawn is kept in perfect shape by your robotic mower. Quietly and effortlessly, in rain or shine.

Every garden and grassed area is unique. That said, the many different models available cover everything from smaller urban gardens to much more challenging areas; multiple lawns, public amenity areas, sports fields and stadia, to name but a few.

To help you decide which mower would be best for you, it’s really useful to know how big your lawn is! One of our suppliers, Husqvarna, have a great tool that makes use of satellite mapping so that you can draw around your garden to get a lawn size measurement. Once you’ve got the measurement, if you want to continue with the tool, it will recommend which automower would suit your garden. To use their Lawn Calculator tool just click here.

And if you would like some personal advice or would like to arrange a site survey, please do give us a call on 01489 575242 option 2 for the sales department.

As specialist robotic mower dealers, we can offer a professional and bespoke installation service.

Whilst it is possible to simply surface mount the perimeter cables, pegging them down with ground pegs, we prefer to use a cable layer wherever possible to bury the perimeter cable beneath the surface and out of sight. This will ensure years of reliable operation, protecting your wired installation from animal damage. We only use high quality cables and can offer armoured cable for sites that might be prone to animal activity. e.g. rabbits, squirrels, badgers, foxes etc

Our installers are factory trained and have all the right equipment to do the job properly.

Some competitors might offer free installation. Please be wary. You very much get what you pay for. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is!

Delivery by carrier

For most purchases of £50 inc VAT and over, we offer FREE nationwide delivery via carrier, except for the Highlands and islands (priced separately by postcode). However, we only deliver ride-on mowers locally and use our own vehicles to do this, see below.

For purchases of less than £50 inc VAT, there is a small charge of £3 inc VAT

Our delivery service is operated by contracted carriers.

Larger boxed items would normally be delivered to you the next working day after shipping. This is a very reliable service and whilst most customers receive their goods the next working day it is not absolutely guaranteed as carriers can have logistical problems.

Smaller items that are shipped in packets for instance, will be posted and should arrive in 2-3 days. If you need these items sooner, please call us on 01489 550999 and we will endeavour to help where possible.

Please note that delivery can be anytime between 8am and 6pm Monday-Friday. If you need your delivery to be made in a specific time slot, please call us on 01489 550999 to discuss the options available.

Next working day delivery is subject to the goods being in stock at our warehouse.

Please call us on 01489 550999 to check availability if it is an urgent order.

Local deliveries using our own vehicles

Delivery of some products (mainly garden tractors and attachments) is limited to the local area as indicated by the list of postcodes below. Delivery is direct from our store in Swanwick using our own vehicles. One of our sales staff will personally contact you and arrange a convenient time to deliver your purchase.

Delivery is made free to most of the Hampshire, West Sussex, East Dorset and South Wiltshire region as per the postcodes below:

BH5, BH6, BH7, BH8, BH22, BH23, BH24, BH25 BH31

GU26, GU27, GU29, GU30, GU31, GU32, GU33, GU34 GU35

PO1, PO2, PO4, PO5, PO6, PO7, PO8, PO9, PO10, PO11, PO12, PO13, PO14, PO15, PO16, PO17, PO18, PO19, PO20, PO21, PO22

SO14, SO15, SO16, SO17, SO18, SO19, SO20, SO21, SO22, SO23, SO24, SO30, SO31, SO32, SO40, SO41, SO42, SO43, SO45, SO50, SO51, SO52 SO53

Note regarding STIHL machinery only

Currently STIHL machinery is only available to collect in store. All other STIHL products including accessories, parts and forestry equipment are available for delivery. For more information click here.

• Working area 1500m² ±20%
• Maximum slope performance inside installation 22° / 40%
• Cutting system. 3 pivoting razor blades
• Cutting width. 22 cm
• Cutting Height. 20-50 mm
• Automatic charging
• Lift tilt sensors
• Theft protection by PIN code with alarm
• Zero emissions
• Low energy consumption
• Silent
• Weatherproof
• Easy cleaning. can be washed with a hose pipe
• Automower® Connect gives you full control of the mower right in your smartphone over the internet wherever you are, including theft tracking! 10 years mobile data contract included.
• FOTA. Free Over The Air firmware updates via Automower Connect
• Automower® Connect@HOME gives you full control of the mower right in your bluetooth enabled smartphone.
• GPS-assisted navigation
• Automatic passage handling senses narrow passages and varies the mowers route through them to avoid unpleasant tracks
• Spot cutting for small areas of longer grass
• Automatic spiral cutting when long grass detected
• Weather timer automatically adjusts working time to match grass growth
• Balance control detects imbalance in the cutting system due to broken or damaged blades

Husqvarna’s Automower 415X electric robot mower falls to new low at 1,772 in New Green Deals

Are you tired of doing the hard work when it comes to mowing the yard? Well, it’s time to let robots take over…yard chores, that is. Husqvarna’s Automower 415X launched earlier this year and features a built-in battery that can handle yards up to 0.4 acres in size without a single drop of gas or oil. It’s on sale for a new all-time low at 1,772, which marks only the second discount that we’ve seen all-time. We also have a wide selection of Tesla and e-bike discounts in today’s New Green Deals, so you won’t want to miss that either.

Head below for other New Green Deals that we’ve found today and of course Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.

This robot mower makes yard care easier, simpler, and greener

Amazon is offering the Husqvarna Automower 415X Electric Battery-powered Robotic Lawn Mower for 1,771.90 shipped. This is down 228 from its list price and marks the lowest price that we’ve tracked, delivering only the second discount since it was launched in May. Designed to mow up to 0.4 acres without you having to lift a finger, this robotic helper is completely automated. There’s a built-in GPS module so it can track where it’s been and what it has left to do. You can use the smartphone app to create scheduling, adjust settings, track the mower’s location, and check its status as well. Plus, you can create work areas and stay-out zones from the app to ensure this robot doesn’t wander where it doesn’t belong. Husqvarna’s Automower 415X is weatherproof and can navigate through small areas while also handling up to 40-degree slopes. All of this happens without a single drop of gas or oil as well, making it a green alternative to traditional mowers.

Segway’s all-new SuperScooter GT electric scooters see pre-order discounts from 2,700

Segway’s all-new electric SuperScooter lineup may not be officially shipping until the end of next month, but for those who pre-order the all-new releases, there are some added savings attached. Now available directly from Segway, the new SuperScooter GT1 is down to 2,699.99 shipped with some added goodies thrown in. Normally fetching 2,800, today’s offer marks the first chance to save since the electric scooter left its crowdfunding campaign and delivers 100 in cash savings on top of the added value of the bundled accessories.

Segway’s new SuperScooter GT1 arrives centered around a 1,008Wh battery that powers the 3000W rear-wheel drive motor. Capable of accelerating to 30 MPH in under 8 seconds, you’re looking at a more commuter-ready 37.3 MPH top speed to pair with its 43.5-mile range. Everything is then packed into an aircraft-grade aluminum frame with front and rear suspension, hydraulic disc brakes, and 11-inch tubeless tires.

Panasonic’s eneloop pro Power Pack includes 10 rechargeable batteries for 50.50 (2022 low)

Amazon now offers the Panasonic eneloop pro Rechargeable Battery Power Pack at 50.30 shipped. Normally fetching 60 or more, you’re looking at a new 2022 low. This is cents below our previous mention, a rare all-around discount, and one of the first chances to save since back in January. Delivering a series of rechargeable batteries, this bundle is a great way to help cut down on single-use consumables for everything from TV remotes to toys and other gadgets. Alongside the charger itself, you’re looking at eight AA and two AAA batteries, each of which can be recharged thousands of times and hold 2,550 or 950mAh charges, respectively. A storage case completes the package to ensure everything stays in one place.

New Tesla deals

After checking out the Husqvarna Automower robotic lawn mower sale above, if you keep read, you’ll find a selection of new green deals that will make your Tesla experience better in multiple areas. From storage to keep recordings on to phone mounts, car chargers, and anything else we can find, it’ll be listed below. Each day we’ll do our best to find new and exciting deals and ways for you to save on fun accessories for your Tesla, making each trip unique. For more gift ideas and deals, check out the best Tesla shop. Keep reading on for e-bike, Greenworks, and other great deals.

• SimpleTire offers up to 20% off thousands of tires
• Discount Tire offers up to 100 off or more on Cooper, Bridgestone, and other tires
• Model 3 CupHolderHero: 12 (Reg. 14)
• Spigen OneTap MagSafe car mounts now up to 38% off starting at 27 via Amazon
• Bring MagSafe to your ride with iOttie’s premium Velox car mount at 42.50

New e-bike deals electric scooter discounts

If you’re looking to get out and enjoy the sunshine still after using your new electric mower, than we recommend you experience it than on another e-bike or electric scooter you just got at a fantastic price through one of our deals and sale below. You can use it for fun, exercise, or even transportation to and from work or the coffee shop. We have several people here that will regularly commute to coffee shops or offices on their e-bike, as it cuts down on fossil fuel usage as well as allows them to enjoy some time outdoors on nice sunny days. Below, you’ll find a wide selection of new e-bike deals and electric scooter deal in all price ranges, so give it a look if that’s something you’d be interested in picking up. As always, the newest e-bike deal and electric scooter discounts and sales will be at the top, so shop quick as the discounts are bound to go away soon.

• ONYX RCR e-bike with impressive 75-mile range hits second-best at 4,099 in New Green Deals
• Rad Power Bikes launches biggest sale of the year with up to 400 off e-bikes from 1,299
• Juiced Bikes HyperScrambler 2 E-Bike falls to 2,699 shipped (Reg. 2,999)
• GEN3 discounts all of its in-stock e-bikes to 899 in latest sale (Save 300)
• RadRover 6 Plus e-bike now 350 off at 2022 low of 1,649
• Juiced e-bikes 0% APR financing available
• RUNDEER 750W E-Bike: 1,100 (Reg. 1,400) | Amazon
• Micah Toll’s favorite low-cost folding electric bike, the Lectric XP 2.0: 999 (Reg. 1,099)
• Kent Electric Pedal Assist Mountain Bike: 698 (Reg. 998)
• Gotrax’s just-released G MAX electric scooter sees first discount at 100 off, more

Additional New Green Deals

After shopping the Husqvarna Automower robotic lawn mower sale above, be sure to check out the other discounts we found today. These new green deals are wide-ranging from outdoor lawn equipment to anything else we find that could save you money in various ways, be that cutting gas and oil out of your life or just enjoying other amenities that energy-saving gear can bring. As always, the newest deals will be at the top, so shop quick as the discounts are bound to go away soon.

• Goal Zero takes 20% off nearly entire lineup of Yeti power stations and solar panels from 48
• Segway Ninebot F40 scooter drops to 700 (Save 100) alongside other electric vehicles
• Razor C25 electric scooter goes 15 MPH to let you get around this fall at 378
• Greenworks extra 15% off Labor Day sale delivers end of season electric tool closeouts

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Why spend weekends pushing a loud gas mower and breathing exhaust fumes? Let one of these autonomous electric mowers do the work cleanly and quietly.

By Mark Wolfe | Updated Jul 18, 2023 10:43 AM

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Photo: Debbie Wolfe for Bob Vila

Improvements in rechargeable battery tech and intelligent software have dramatically changed the way we live. Smart televisions and lighting systems improve our sensory environment, while other automated home devices like vacuum cleaners, thermostats, and refrigerators minimize many more mundane tasks. Similarly, robotic lawn mowers can now keep the grass at just the right height, eliminating a time-consuming weekend chore.

These devices may even cost less to own and operate than gasoline-powered mowers while making very little noise and producing no exhaust emissions. They maintain up to an acre or more on most types of terrain, and they work automatically so folks with lawns have more time to relax and enjoy their green space.

No doubt, all of this sounds great—but how well do these robots actually perform? To find out, we put some popular models through their paces on real-life lawns. Read on to learn about the criteria we used to select these mowers, and then check out our product reviews to find out how each one did on our test turf. Anyone in the market for a new mower might just discover that a robot model can be a Smart, time-saving investment. R2-D2 would surely approve!

• BEST OVERALL:Worx Landroid M 20V Robotic Lawn Mower
• BEST BANG FOR THE BUCK:Gardena 15001-20 Sileno City Automatic Robotic Mower
• UPGRADE PICK:Husqvarna Automower 415X Robotic Lawn Mower
• BEST FOR STEEP HILLS:Redback MowRo 9.5-Inch Robot Lawn Mower
• BEST FOR LARGE LAWNS:Husqvarna Automower 115H Robotic Lawn Mower
• BEST FOR SMALL LAWNS:Gardena 15202-41 Sileno Minimo Robotic Mowe

Photo: Debbie Wolfe for Bob Vila

How We Tested the Best Robotic Lawn Mowers

All of the robotic lawn mowers we tested use 14-gauge low-voltage wire to establish the barrier. We assembled two barriers around two 1,200-square-foot patches of lawn—one with Bermuda grass and a steep slope and one mostly flat area with centipede grass. Each test area included two large open spaces connected by a narrow bottleneck corridor, and all the mowers were tested on both test areas.

We established a daily mowing schedule for 7 days in each location. We observed the ease of programming and communication with the mower as well as its actual performance. Criteria to be included in this guide were as follows:

• Consistently reliable mowing on schedule and returning to the base station after initial setup and first-day adjustments
• Consistently navigating the narrow corridor to mow both large areas
• Avoiding random obstacles intentionally left within the boundaries
• Returning to the base station in the event of rain or sprinklers
• Avoiding excessively steep slopes without becoming stuck
• Complete coverage of the test area—no noticeable missed spots for the entire test week

Our Top Picks

We measured the following robotic lawn mowers against our shopping considerations (detailed below) and put each one to work for a 7-day home trial. Find out why we recommend them among the best robot lawn mowers available.

Worx Landroid M 20V Robotic Lawn Mower

The popular Worx Landroid robotic mower lineup includes models S, M, and L for yards up to 0.125 acre, 0.25 acre, and 0.5 acre, respectively. While they offer many similarities, we found that the Worx Landroid M offers the best combination of capability and affordability. It is powered by a 20-volt 4-amp-hour lithium-ion battery for 2 hours of runtime per 90-minute charge. It can mow on a 20-degree slope thanks to a pair of high-efficiency brushless wheel motors that provide extra traction. The Landroid’s 8-inch self-leveling mowing disc cuts closer to the edges of the yard than many competitors. The blade height manually adjusts from 1.5 to 3.5 inches.

Landroid connects to a home Wi-Fi network via Bluetooth and automatically keeps its own software up to date. You can easily set or adjust the custom mowing schedule or monitor the mower on the go via the Landroid mobile app. An integrated rain sensor stops the mower from cutting if rain starts and sends it back to its charging station.

The Landroid M performed at or near the top in most of our testing rubric categories. Assembly and programming were easy, mowing was reliable with excellent coverage, communication through the mobile app was intuitive, and runtime was superior—all for a very competitive price. Runtime was especially impressive: We clocked it at 2 hours 35 minutes, the longest of all the mowers we tested.

Unfortunately, we subtracted points for poor docking ability. Landroid was the only mower we tested with recharging contacts located on the side of the machine rather than the front or back. To recharge, it must be perfectly positioned in relation to two flexible contact points as it passes over the base station; otherwise, it continues tracking along the perimeter wire without stopping. After resetting the base station three times and ensuring it was absolutely level in all directions with a long, straight approach, we finally achieved satisfactory results.

Aside from that issue, the Landroid provides outstanding overall functionality for the price. Available upgrades include the ACS module that prevents collisions, Find My Landroid GPS cellular module, Radio Link module to extend Wi-Fi connectivity for improved artificial intelligence, an Off Limits module for wire-free no-mow zones within the main mowing area, and the Landroid Garage.

Product Specs

• Coverage area: 0.25 acre (10,890 square feet)
• Mowing height range: 1.5 to 3.5 inches
• Slope rating: 20 degrees
• Includes everything you need to get started and clear step-by-step instructions for easy installation
• User-friendly mobile app makes it simple to control the mower and check status remotely
• 2 hours of runtime per charge means more mowing and less time spent charging
• Competitive price point for a highly capable robotic lawn mower
• Base station must be installed perfectly or the mower may not align properly for charging
• Some desirable features are not included with the base kit

Get the Worx robot lawn mower at Amazon, Lowe’s, or The Home Depot.

Gardena 15001-20 Sileno City Automatic Robotic Mower

Anyone shopping for an affordable and uncomplicated robotic lawn mower for a small yard would do well to consider the Gardena Sileno City. It navigates slopes up to 25 percent and corridors as narrow as 24 inches wide. Plus, it works rain or shine, day or night.

Available with either a 2,700-square-foot or 5,400-square-foot maximum mowing capacity, the Sileno City is a great option for most urban landscapes. It requires a flat, level area for the charging station and a nearby power source. A low-voltage perimeter wire keeps the mower inbounds and may be configured to mow a secondary area that is isolated from the primary lawn.

You can customize the mowing height between 0.8 inch and 2 inches high by means of a manual adjustment knob. The Gardena Bluetooth app makes it easy to operate the mower or customize the schedule and other settings from any mobile device, or use the onboard control panel to make adjustments.

It took about 1.5 hours to set up the Gardena Sileno City in our testing area. The kit included everything needed to get started, along with clear instructions. We plugged in the base station and allowed the mower to charge while we installed the perimeter wire and guide wire. The guide wire is an extra wire that bisects the lawn from the base station to the most distant portion of the perimeter wire. All Gardena (and parent company Husqvarna) robot mowers use it to navigate more efficiently.

After installation, we followed the instructions to calibrate the system and program the schedule. Starting with a pre-mowed lawn, we adjusted the mower height to mow 1.5 inches high, and the yard looked great throughout the test period.

One feature that shoppers should be aware of is the maximum daily runtime of about 3.5 hours per day (for the 2,700-square-foot version that we tested). Don’t bother scheduling the mower to run more than 3.5 hours total per day since after reaching the time limit, the device will simply return home until the following day. Since we mowed no more than 2.5 hours per day, we didn’t have a problem.

Product Specs

• Coverage area: 2,700 square feet
• Mowing height range: 0.8 to 2.0 inches
• Slope rating: 14.04 degrees
• Value-priced yet feature-rich robotic mower ideal for smaller lawn areas
• Kit includes everything needed for installation and easy-to-follow instructions
• Reliably and quietly mows all kinds of grass, day or night, rain or shine
• Navigates slopes up to 25 percent and passages as narrow as 24 inches
• Preprogrammed with a daily runtime limit that stops the mower regardless of battery status
• Not Wi-Fi or GPS enabled

Get the Gardena 15001-20 robot lawn mower at Amazon or Gardena.

Husqvarna Automower 415X Robotic Lawn Mower

Here is a well-equipped mower for warm-season grasses up to 0.4 acre, especially lawns with challenging obstacles, narrow passages, and sloped terrain. With a mowing height range of 0.8 to 2 inches, the Husqvarna Automower 415X is designed for maintaining low-mow grasses like zoysia, Bermuda, and centipede. It is powered by an 18-volt 2-amp-hour lithium-ion battery that delivers a runtime of 50 minutes per charge and recharges in 60 minutes. This premium mower features a high-resolution onboard display, rugged poly front bumper, LED headlights, and coarse-tread wheels that easily handle slopes up to 40 percent.

The Automower 415X is loaded with communication and control features, beginning with cellular and Bluetooth connectivity. It is easily controlled via the Automower Connect mobile app and is compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Home Smart devices. Husqvarna’s intelligent mapping technology uses GPS sensors to virtually map the lawn, enabling zone control with customized settings, and real-time tracking through the app. This high level of communication pairs nicely with precision control and automated features like electric height adjustment, automatic passage handling, remote location starting, spiral- and spot-cutting capabilities, wireless firmware updates, theft protection system with GPS tracking, and more.

The Automower 415X arrived for testing with everything we needed for a quick and easy DIY installation. The layout and setup were similar to the other models we tested but with the unique addition of a central guide wire running through the middle of the mowing area to assist with navigation back to the home base. Initial programming was fast and intuitive with the mower’s onboard controls. After downloading the app, we spent some time customizing mowing options, adding the targeted mowing height and spiral mowing options. Targeted mowing automatically lowered the cutting height each day until our preselected height was achieved. With spiral mowing engaged, the mower automatically detects extra-tall or dense growth and mows that isolated area in a spiral pattern. These two options were especially helpful in combination, as we needed to get our overgrown Bermuda grass under control.

Our testing lawn was an irregularly shaped area encompassing 1,200 square feet, with a tree isolated by the boundary wire near the middle and two larger lawn areas on either side. Part of the test area included a steep slope, close to 50 percent in one small area, and the 415X had no trouble. We noticed after the third or fourth mowing that the robot was making more efficient linear cuts and less frequently getting caught up in multipoint turns.

During the target-height adjustment period, the mower seemed to FOCUS more time on a section after it had been sufficiently cut, then running out of battery before fully cutting the other section. Once the target was achieved, however, daily mowing at 1.25 inches kept the grass looking great. Docking at the base station went perfectly every time. Easy setup, reliable operation, Smart tech, and a lower mowing height range make this a good choice for most small to midsize yards with warm-season lawn grass.

Product Specs

• Coverage area: 0.4 acre (17,424 square feet)
• Mowing height range: 0.8 to 2 inches
• Slope rating: 22 degrees
• Precision control features allow you to target portions of the lawn that require more attention
• GPS-assisted navigation allows the robot to mow challenging areas more efficiently
• Easily navigates obstructions like toys and lawn furniture as well as difficult terrain
• Cellular and Bluetooth connectivity make it easy to connect and control the mower remotely
• Premium price point for top-of-the-line robotic mowing technology
• Highly efficient mowing capability is offset by a somewhat limited runtime per charge

Get the Husqvarna Automower 415X robot lawn mower at Amazon or Lowe’s.

Worx Landroid L2000 (WR155E) – an honest review

This post was most recently updated on July 28th, 2022.

In this article, I will be sharing my perspective and experiences with Worx Landroid L2000 – an autonomous lawn mower that I’ve had for about 2 summers now. Hopefully, I’ll be able to help someone else make an informed decision about getting a puppy like this.

Anyway – a step back, the 10k-feet view first, as usual.

Robot lawn mowers are slowly becoming a commodity, but choosing the right one is still tough. The models are different, the marketing differs, the features and even the behavior of the robot might differ, but there simply isn’t that much information about the different options out there yet – quite simply put, it’s not a mature market at the time.

When I did my research, I was rather annoyed by the lack of user reviews. For pretty much each model on the market, you have a good chance of finding a sponsored or downright paid review, but very few proper, honest, normal reviews.

Oh – but what differentiates an honest review from a dishonest one? Well, for one, I didn’t get paid to write this. Instead, I bought the device I’m reviewing with my own money, because I needed one.

In fact, I needed – and bought – 2 of them.

Hence, I might be suffering from Stockholm syndrome, or sunken cost fallacy, but I’ll be as objective as I can under the conditions.

Why did I get Worx Landroid L2000?

I had a bunch of criteria when I was buying my first one a year ago, and I’d like to share my choice and reasoning with you. Let’s take a look at my situations first:

• My yard is huge. I’ve got roughly 4000 square meters to mow.
• I don’t need to get the whole lawn mowed by just 1 device – but I don’t want 10 little things crawling around my yard.
• My yard is uneven, has slopes, ditches, trees, shrubs, everything. The robot needs to be able to deal with that.
• I don’t want to spend more money on robots than I’d spend on a good tractor.
• Affordable accessories and spare parts – especially the blades!

So, with this information, I set out to figure out what to buy.

How do you mow a lawn that’s 4000 square meters?

A quick side note for the imperialists reading – 4000 square meters equals a bit over 43 000 square feet.

A cheap model quite simply won’t do, and anything but high-end tractor-type lawn mower won’t do either. But how well WOULD a tractor fare?

A robot lawn mower vs. a tractor lawn mower

There’s a bunch of strengths and weaknesses for a using a robot to cut your grass. The big trade-off is obviously time saving against total control – but that’s a very simplistic view.

• Pros of a robot against a tractor:

• Less generally cheaper maintenance
• Cheaper fuel cost
• Fewer hours of work required
• You can get your lawn cut during the night without bothering your neighbors
• (Arguably) far superior mowing quality
• A robot can reach under bushes and trees
• A robot handles even pretty steep slopes. I feared for my life at some parts of my lawn when riding a tractor.
• A robot will (relatively) harmlessly bump off of most inanimate solid objects. A tractor might actually hit them, and you might break something.
• There’s a tiny bit of cool-factor about owning a robot still 🙂

• Electric engine is tough to repair on your own in case it breaks
• The robot is autonomous – I’m sorry to say this, but it’ll kill a puppy if a puppy crosses its path.
• Even though autonomous, the robot can be very clueless – it’ll need help every so often
• The robot doesn’t care about making the grass around trees neat – it’ll remain kinda grubby
• It’ll take 2 robots around 30-40 hours each to mow the area you’d mow in 3-4 hours on a tractor

Of course, there are plenty of things that aren’t exactly pros or cons – holes or bumps on your yard will bother a robot if it gets stuck, and will definitely bother you if you’re riding a tractor. Tree trunks that are only 2-3 cm above ground might cause your robot to get stuck, but they might also break your tractor. Horseflies will bother you when you’re riding a lawn mower, but they’ll also bother you when you’re filling the holes your robot got stuck in, or carrying it home from wherever it ran out of battery this time.

In the end, after trying a couple of tractors, I realized that mowing the lot takes around 3-4 hours on a proper tractor. With the price between 2 robots and 1 excellent tractor being roughly equal, I very quickly decided against the tractor.

Robot lawn mower options on the market

So, a high-end robot it is. But which one?

There are only a number robots that can handle a 2000 square meter yard, let alone a 4000 square meter one. Let’s take a look at the shortlist I gathered for my selection process:

• Worx Landroid L

• 2000 sqm
• 1400 € (includes boundary wire tool – and you can actually now find this robot for 1200 €!)
• 5 Ah
• Razor-type blades

• 2000-3000 sqm
• 1800 €
• 4-4.5 Ah
• Single-piece blade

• 2000 sqm
• 1400 €
• 3 Ah

• 2000 sqm
• 1500 €
• 3 A
• Razor-type blades

• 4000 sqm
• 2800 € (doesn’t include base, wire or accessories)
• 5 Ah
• This seemed very attractive – price was about the same as two Landroids, but obviously the bases and accessories would greatly increase it)

• 3500 sqm
• 4600 €
• Battery capacity N/A – but should provide ~1½h of runtime
• 4-wheel-drive!
• Razor-type blades
• Everything but the price was attractive about this beast.

In short, Worx seemed to offer a pretty great deal. In my mind, the features were great for the money. While Husqvarna is likely to offer superb quality, paying twice the price for a robot that appears pretty much equal feature-wise but claims double mowing capacity seemed risky.

In the end, it was a choice between 1 very expensive Husqvarna robot, or 2 robots from either Worx or Gardena. Out of these options, 2 Worx robots ended up being the cheapest option, and having 2 robots gives you a bit of extra redundancy as well.

What set Worx Landroid L2000 apart from the competitors:

• The biggest battery on the market

• Well, apart from the 4k€ models, which were definitely above my budget!
• Long runtime (2-2.5h) and the battery is compatible with other Worx tools.
• Having 2 robots also makes it possible to switch batteries between the robots if need be.

• I was surprised by the longevity of these blades – took me a year before I replaced any of them, and even after that it was trivial to sharpen the old ones, so they are reusable.
• Even though my Landroid has hit tree stumps, stones, cinder blocks, and other blunt objects quite a few times, the damage seems to be negligible, and it still cuts well.

• Rain check, mobile app, scheduling, zones, the usual stuff!

Compared to main alternatives, Worx seemed to offer a lot of bang for the buck. Even the orange color is a plus – the device is highly visible (only a Husqvarna would’ve been even more visible – some actually got headlights!), and looks adorable.

A relatively simple robot, like Worx Landroid L2000, doesn’t really care about the lot it’s dropped on. Only your zones might turn out a bit confusing, and that’s a simple fix.

So how did the robot fare?

The end result is great. The yard looks great and the robot is adorable. But it takes a while to get there…

A long while, to be precise.

So what happens when you put Worx Landroid L to a test?

A robot cuts a lawn, and after the initial installation, shouldn’t need much input.

A robot can be expected to mow anything between 100-250 sqm per hour. The further it progresses, however, the larger part of this is area it has mowed already (because there’s no clear way to force the robot to only concentrate on the before unmowed area – apart from zone configuration, which can help if your yard is of suitable form). For each ~1000 sqm I’ve added (I’ve added the area in parts to give me more time to set up the boundaries and let the robot catch up), it’ll take the robot about a week of intense mowing to take control of. That’s 10 hours of fairly intense mowing per day – 3 or 4 rounds of mowing and recharging.

But unless your yard is a plain square with zero planted things, and just already perfect for a mower in all ways possible, you will need to help the little thing out!

Luckily, for most of this time, you’re not doing much. Or at worst, you might be filling the holes in the ground or placing kerb stones around your wife’s flowerbeds. Or you might need to cut down some bigger shrubs bothering the little robot. Stuff you might need to do eventually anyway, if you’re in the business of making your lawn pretty 🙂

Problems that my robot ran into

Ah – then the negative stuff. It takes a while, and the robot will occasionally need some help.

This is somewhat of a long list. So let’s make it a gallery instead of a boring write-up! A gallery of possible issues you might run into with your Landroid.

Verdict

Worx Landroid L2000 (WR155E) is capable and provides a lot of bang for the buck, but it suffers from a lot of the issues robot lawn mowers in general have.

I’ve currently spent maybe a hundred hours on my lawn now, to make it easier for the robot to mow – and make the lawn far more beautiful and convenient in the process. But having helped the robot up from different ditches dozens of times, would I still opt for a couple of robots instead of a tractor?

Yeah. Still beats a tractor any day of the week.

This product doesn’t get a rating (I have no idea how to rate lawn mowers). Instead, it gets a seal of approval.

If you want to check out the model I got, it would be this one:

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Antti Koskela is a proud digital native nomadic millennial full stack developer (is that enough funny buzzwords? That’s definitely enough funny buzzwords!), who works as Solutions Architect for Precio Fishbone, building delightful Digital Workplaces.

He’s been a developer from 2004 (starting with PHP and Java), and he’s been working on.NET projects, Azure, Office 365, SharePoint and a lot of other stuff. He’s also Microsoft MVP for Azure.

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