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Robotic Lawn Mower Comparison |
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It is fair to compare the Robomower RL1000 with the entry level Lawnbott LB2100 Professional,
but for the sake
of flagship comparisons, we threw in the new LawnBott LB3500. Click to compare all Lawnbott Models. |
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| Cost and Durability Comparison |
| 30 Day Trial Offer |
NO |
YES |
YES
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| Price |
$1,769.99 |
$1,949.00 |
$3,249.00 |
Firmware Upgradeable
via Internet |
NO (Dealer upgradable) |
YES - Free |
YES - Free |
| Battery Cost |
$250 |
Lead x 2: $47.57
Lithium x 1: $295 (Upgrade with lithium) |
$590
(Lithium x 2) |
| Estimate Battery Lifespan |
18 - 24 mos |
Lead: 24 - 36 mos
Lithium: 48 - 60 mos |
48 - 60 mos |
| Blade Cost |
$63.99 |
$49 |
$59 |
| Blade Lifespan |
about 1 year |
about 1 year |
about 1 year |
| Estimated Trouble-Free Lifespan before Moderate to Major Repairs |
3 - 4 years |
8 - 10 years |
8 - 10 years |
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| Feature Comparison |
| Coverage |
17,200 sq.ft.
or 1/3 acre |
33,000 sq.ft. or 3/4 acre (1.25 acres with LB3200X) |
44,000 sq.ft. or 1 acre
(2 acres with LB3500X) |
| Fully Autonomous |
YES (up to 4 zones) |
YES (up to 3 zones) |
YES (up to 4 zones) |
| Battery |
Lead Acid |
Lead Acid
(Lithium upgradable)
Lithium standard with Lawnbott LB3200 |
Double Lithium
(No memory) |
| Maximum Slope |
15 degrees |
12 degrees
due to lead acid batts
(27degrees with
lithium or LB3200) |
30 degrees |
Average Cutting
Time per Charge |
about 2.5 - 3.5 Hours |
about 2 - 3 Hours |
about 3 - 5 Hours |
| Programmability |
7 days / ~1 per day |
7 days / 2X per day |
7 days / 2X per day |
| Adaptive Programming |
NO |
NO |
YES |
| Automatic Multiple Zone Coverage on Single Charge |
NO |
NO |
YES |
| Charge times between mowings |
about 20 - 24 Hours |
about 3 - 4 Hours |
about 3 - 4 Hours |
| Drive System |
Nylon Gears |
Direct Wheel-To-Motor |
Direct Wheel-To-Motor |
| Mow without Perimeter Wire (enclosed areas only) |
NO |
YES |
YES |
| Rain Sensor |
YES |
YES |
YES |
Auto Return
to Charger |
YES |
YES |
YES (Bi-Directional) |
| Alarm |
NO |
Optional |
YES |
| Wireless Remote |
NO |
Optional
(Standard on LB3200) |
Bluetooth |
Blade Modulation
(saves battery power) |
NO |
NO |
YES |
| Weight |
78 lbs. |
40 lbs.
(22 lbs w/ lithium battery) |
28 lbs. |
| Mowing Height |
1.75" - 3.25" High Cut
1" - 2.5" Low Cut |
0.75" - 2.75" |
0.75" - 2.75" |
| Mower width |
26 inches |
16.5 inches
Tight spaces! |
19 inches
Tight spaces! |
| Mow Pattern |
RoboScan |
Random & Spiral |
Random & Advanced Smart Spiral |
| Weatherproof |
YES |
YES |
YES |
| Cover over Charger |
NO |
YES |
Optional
(Desiger Cover Options) |
| Traction |
Knobby |
Rubber (Optional Spiked or Hooked Wheels) |
Notched with Dual Spike Option |
| Noise Level |
96db (Night mowing okay in many circumstances) |
58db (Whisper
Quiet - Night Mowing) |
Whisper Quiet -
Night Mowing |
| User Interface |
LCD |
LCD |
LCD & Bluetooth |
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| Safety Comparison |
| Proximity Sensors |
NO |
NO |
YES |
Blade Stop
when Lifted |
YES |
YES (Motor shut down) |
YES |
| Bump Sensors |
YES
Front and Back |
YES
Shell Movement |
YES
360 degree Floating Shell |
| User PIN Code |
YES |
YES |
YES |
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| Warranty Comparison |
| Warranty |
2 Year on Mower
1 Year on Battery |
2 Year on Mower
6 Mos on Lead Battery 1 Year on Lithium |
2 Year on Mower
1 Year on Battery |
| User Serviceable |
NO (Will void warranty) |
YES |
YES |
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