The Mowrator is our fourth robot lawnmower review, the first three being the Segway Navimow, Luba 2, and Mammotion Yuka. While the previous mowers were all pretty similar in size and capabilities, tho Mowrator blows the competition out of the water. It weighs a whopping 115 lbs, can mow over an acre of the thickest grass you can imagine, and tackles any hill. The other main difference from our previous robot lawn mowers: the Mowrator is controlled with a handheld remote, and does not drive itself. Keep reading for our full review of the Mowrator, as well as a full list of pros and cons from our testing.
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Specs
- Charging Time: 90 minutes
- Battery: 56V 18Ah LiFePO4
- Battery Life: 135 minutes runtime
- Mowing Capacity: 1.125 acres/charge
- Climbing Angle: 75% slope (37 degrees)
- Max Grass Height: 20 inches
- Blade Height: 1.5-4.3 inches (adjustable)
- Climbing Motor: 250W
Safety Features
- Ultrasonic sensors stop the mower near obstacles
- Emergency stop buttons on the mower and remote control
- Bumper sensor for collision detection
- All safety features can be overriden
Other Features
- Cruise control
- Auto/zero turn
- Customizable speed modes
- Self-emptying bag (optional upgrade)
Things We Love
Durability: The Mowrator feels extremely solid and durable, with its steel tube frame and large size.
Mowing: The Mowrator is on par with regular push lawnmowers for actual mowing ability and power. It’s much more powerful than any of the robot lawnmowers we have reviewed or tried in the past.
Simplicity: No gas, no oil, no pull-to-start, no fumes, no filters, no winterizing – the Mowrator has all the benefits of electric mowers, but all the power of a gas-powered mower. There’s also no app, no charging station to set up, no virtual boundaries to set up around your yard, and no wifi connection or satellite antenna.
Convenience: With a standard push mower, you have to walk through grass, weeds, and dirt, handling all the mess yourself. The Mowrator, however, lets you stand off to the side while it takes care of the dirty work, making mowing a much cleaner and more pleasant experience.
Battery Life: We used the Mowrator for over an hour, through tricky terrain and up steep hills, and the battery still read 70%. Mowrator says the battery lasts over two hours, and can mow up to an acre of area. The battery also charges impressively quickly.
Things We Don’t Like
Water/Dust Resistance: The Mowrator has an official rating of IP54, which means it has “good” dust resistance and “mediocre” water resistance. Essentially, this means that the Mowrator is protected against splashes of water, but nothing beyond that.
Android Only: The firmware on the Mowrator can only be updated using an Android phone. iPhone users are out of luck.
The Freshly Charged Take
The Mowrator is a solid choice for anyone who wants a reliable, powerful mower without a lot of extra tech or a messy app to deal with. It’s controlled by a handheld remote, so you need to be present when mowing, but it works much better than autonomously driven mowers for thick grass, big yards, and hills. The battery lasts over two hours, and it charges quickly. If you need a powerful, straightforward mower, and aren’t afraid to spend a few thousand bucks, the Mowrator is a good fit.
