Take the labour out of mowing the lawn with these do-it-for-you robot lawnmowers
Do you love your garden but are not particularly green-fingered? Too busy to mow the lawn? Don’t worry, we’ve got the perfect solution.
The best robot lawn mowers will do all the hard work for you, keeping your lawn neat and tidy without you having to lift a finger.
They’re a great idea for anyone who’s struggling with the upkeep of a larger garden, or who may find pushing a heavy lawnmower around too demanding.
Or simply for anyone who has the spare cash and is happy to splash it on taking the graft out of a well-kept garden.
Before you give up all lawn duty completely, you will need to prepare your lawn with a boundary wire to determine the area to be mowed, and a docking station that it can return to when it’s finished or needs recharging.
We’ve rounded up the best robot lawn mowers below so you can have a gorgeous garden and take it easy at the same time. Hands-free mowing at your service…
Best robot lawn mowers
1. Flymo 1200 R Lithium-Ion Robotic Lawn Mower
Sit back, put your feet up and watch this little fella cut your grass for you.
Designed to cut even large gardens up to 400sqm, it will automatically cut any garden shape and slope gradients up to 25%, with a 5cm maximum cutting height.
It comes with a charging station, boundary wires and security features, like a lift sensor and pin code.
Price: £495.85, Amazon – buy here now
2. McCulloch ROB S600 Robotic Lawn Mower
This clever little machine can cut grass on large areas up to 600sqm, and automatically changes its mowing schedule based on lawn growth.
Guide wire technology also improves navigation in more complex gardens for a more even finish and helps Rob to find his way home without leaving unwanted tracks.
Thanks to its flexible charging station positions and simple set-up wizard. It can cut grass up to 5cm and automatically navigates the garden, mulching the grass into fine clippings that fertilise the lawn. It can also cut on gardens that have sloped inclines of up to 35%. Who’s a clever boy, then?
Price: £683.10, Amazon – buy here now
3. Worx Landroid S300 Cordless Robotic lawnmower
This robot lawn mower is a bit of a dreamboat. Not only has it got a sturdy chassis, it’s also extremely efficient.
Cutting up to 300sqm, the Landroid will create an optimised mowing plan for your garden, and be programmed to operate at any time or frequency with no restrictions. You can actually do that through the app on your smartphone too, making controlling this gadget very easy.
It’s also simple to switch on, and the no-programming ‘plug-n-play’ feature means it starts mowing at the press of a button. There’s a mulching function to keep your garden healthy, meaning the clipping will serve as a natural fertiliser. And it navigates obstacles and narrow paths with ease. A great buy at a good price.
Price: £498, B&Q – buy here now
4. Bosch Indego 350 Connect Robotic Lawnmower
Want a lovely-looking lawn without the hassle? This Bosch robot lawn mower is here to help.
You can link the robotic lawnmower to your smartphone for easy and remote controlling; and it operates independently, manoeuvring around obstacles and returning to charge, so there’s no need for you to be there to oversee proceedings.
You can start, pause, cancel and edit cutting schedules at any time, and the Auto Calendar Function helps you map the area and recommends a schedule suited to your lawn size. Professional finish at the touch of a button.
Price: £899, John Lewis – buy here now
5. Robomow RX20u Pro Automatic Robotic Lawnmower
Got a petite patch of lawn? This robotic lawn mower is perfect, and is specifically designed for smaller gardens, cutting up to 300sqm.
You can plan a mowing schedule on your smartphone app, or you can connect your robot lawnmower to Alexa and tell it to start mowing or even ask for a progress update.
The mulching blade gives an even finish, cutting all the way to the edges. This one doesn’t love obstacles, and works best on a flat, level lawn.
Price: £599, John Lewis – buy here now
6. Yard Force SA650ECO robot lawn mower
The most affordable robot lawn mower on the list still offers a garden cutting size of up to 650sqm. It can also tackle gradient slopes of up to 40%, making it great for steeper plots or hilly areas.
As with many of the other robot lawn mowers, the cut grass blades fall to the ground, decompose and serve as a natural fertiliser and moisturiser for the lawn.
Its mowing time is around 80 minutes, after which it returns to its charging station. Equipped with various sensors, it offers safe use on the lawn, stopping and reversing if it recognises an object. A safety pin also protects the robot from being used by unauthorised people and children.
Price: £379, Mt Robot Centre – buy here now
7. Stihl iMOW RMI 422 Model 2020
Like the peace and quiet? This low-noise robot lawn mower is for you. Its stealthy nature makes it great for mowing at any time of the day without annoying any neighbours.
It can tackle large areas up to 800sqm, and slopes of up to 35%, making it good for uneven terrain.
The mulching function helps to keep your lawn healthy and dense, and you can pre-programme when it works its magic and it will start up independently.
This bright cookie is also weather and obstacle smart: if the lawn robot detects an obstacle, it changes its direction and selects a different route. If it senses rain, it automatically returns to its charging station and continues its work independently after the rain showers. Excellent work.
Price: £769, Robo Expert – buy here now