Ambrogio is the best engineered and built of long-established robotic mowers. It has suspension systems, twisting design, single piece stainless steel blade (once a year), higher grip, bigger battery, yet smaller and lighter chassis. Even the PCB is designed for heat dissipation and to industrial standards, logical as the manufacturer also makes industrial machines. Now, will that mean better, more reliable, faster, more even performance in real life? What about the ability to cut thick-bladed St. Augustine grass?
Mine here doesn't have that star blade - it actually has a series of razor blades. They cut St Aug very well so far. Ill do a full followup video here in about a month.
I’ve never heard of this brand. However, I own a robot mower made by Husqvarna. Theirs are called Automowers. Much cheaper than this unit. No babysitting here. This machine runs on its own and keeps my Bermuda grass looking great, perfectly cut at .75” on a 16,000 sqft lawn. All I do is the occasional trimming and edging. My favorite part about a robot is it allows you to focus on the nutrition of your lawn without the hassle of the extra work. I’ve had this unit for 2 years now and absolutely love it!
Running a Husqvarna myself down-under for the last 6 years as well without issue. Comes out 3 times a week to cut a real fruit-salad of a lawn with Rye Grass, Fescue (3 types) and Kentucky Blue at about 50mm (approx 2 inches) so it looks like carpet. Miss the stripes - but otherwise a perfect cut and fun to watch.
We have less expensive models as well. I’m sure you had to install a wire so there was some setup. Really depends on what size & shape of lawn your mowing. Cheaper is not always better. A robotic mower should last. Does your Husqvarna have a six year warranty?
I believe there are many people out there just like you. They enjoy working on the soil, spraying, spreading, etc and are happy to have a robot cut the lawn for them because it can cut every single day and to it nearly perfectly. I am really looking forward to seeing how this St Aug lawn responds
I have 5 kids. I haven't mowed in years. Only used the oldest three so far. I figure I got at least 12 years before I need to now again. By then tesla wil have these perfected.
I'll totally buy this robot if it has a "Get Off My Lawn" feature in which it will tell strangers to move away from my lawn or it'll shoot tasers at them. 😁
Yup. Landscape guys are charging $35 a week where I live. If I take the winter months out, I could pay them to cut my lawn for the next 3-4 years at the price of this mower and not have to deal with maintenance and software. 😂
@@ronyedin $40-$50 per cut for me, and I also have to wait every 2 weeks for my lawn to look freshly cut, so this would still pay for itself and keep my lawn looking nice all the time.
I’ve had a Worx Landroid for a couple years. My experience has been that it gives a much higher cut quality when you cut short. I had tall fescue and it did a really poor job cutting it. I was losing the battle in my yard to common Bermuda so I gave up and switched the yard over to Bermuda and now I cut on the lowest setting. At this cut height it does a fantastic job. The biggest downside for me is that you have to accept that everything that needs to be managed with a weed eater will still grow and you get a ring of tall grass around the border wire. I think these mowers have a bright future, but I also think there will be fundamental changes in how you setup a lawn as people get more experience with them. Some grass types will do better than others with it. I think Bermuda will become the obvious choice. Also laying out your border to have no sharp turns using beds with nice curves will make a big difference in the amount of ruts the wheels will make. Corners create areas of high turn around volume. Any yard that uses this needs to have a spreading type turf that can heal over these areas. Also the runners on these types of turf provide good traction for the wheels. You should find someone who’s been using one of these for a while and ask them what they’ve changed in their yard to make it work better.
Ambrogio has been building robotic mowers in Italy for over 20 years! We're still fairly new to the US, but we're not new to the robot game. These High Cut models were developed specifically for the US market due to popular demand, and they're perfect for tall fescue and St. Augustine grass.
We have different mowers for different grasses and situations. Have a Poa problem cut it short & break the seed cycle. Tall Fescue dwarf Rye they will all have their different requirements. Reach out to any of our dealers or distributors and I am sure we can suggest a model
Likely the issue with the Worx robot on tall grass is that it pushes the grass over, which causes much of the grass to not make contact with the blades. Notice that the Ambrogio 4.0 models have comb fingers in the front that comb the grass up into the blades. Ambrogio also gets stuck far less than Worx and other brands due to the wide, soft rubber tires. The ring of grass you are trimming depends on the placement of the wire. Most grass trimming can be eliminated with preparation of the edges near the wire and careful wire placement. It is important to use a dealer for installation, whenever possible, or pay close attention to details if you are self-installing.
This is really perfect for a tried and true demo, I cannot wait to See the end experiment results!! I'm an older lady and need a high rolling puppy like this!! Question# 1 what is the power consumption for electric bill???
Great question! There are a lot of factors (robot model & battery size, how often you have the robot set to mow, etc). On the low end, about 1kWh per day and on the high end, about 3kWh per day. Energy costs vary widely across the US, but some quick Googling tells us that the average cost of 1kWh is 23 cents.
Perfectly tuned? There would be too many situations whether large or small to be plug in and play. Maybe on a square lawn with no beds or elevation changes. The benefit of these are they can be adapted to almost any property. A riding John Deere mower is about $3k. Then you have to get on it. I guess if you have a lot of time it wouldn’t make sense. The question is what is time worth.
My neighbor down the street has a robot mower. I have zero interest in purchasing one myself, as I do “enjoy the mow”, but the little robot does intrigue me. Every time I see it out on their lawn I have to stop and watch it for a bit.
I love working on my small lawn. I do it to get away from the wife and kids while listening to music, podcasts or audiobooks. This would take that away! 🤣
Given that you have underground cables that outline your yard and basically tell the mower where and where not to cut I cannot help but wonder how running a core aeriation on your yard impact the guide wires?
@@Thelawncarenut I never cease to be amazed! I've always had an idea to mount some sort of pooper scooper on the front on my walk behind operated by a lever on the handle. If you see something like that...they stole the idea from me!
Robot mowers interest me because I have tinnitus. As much as I like my ExMark Quest zero turn I wear ear plugs and Peltor ear muffs a still worry my tinnitus might get worse over time. Don’t know why mower dealers don’t offer OEM muffler upgrades. 🤷🏻♂️
Ambrogio robots feature an optional setting designed specifically to address this issue! Distance Wire setting allows the robot to randomly vary the distance it travels parallel to the wire. If your step dad has an Ambrogio, he just needs to turn on the V-Meter (or Distance WIre) feature.
ok ok. You have my attention. If they have a high cut model i think the tech has evolved from 'toy' status. I'm interested to see what the cut quality might be. Honda pulled the plug on gas powered lawn equipment. this might be the future.
No, perimeter wire needs to be buried, the robot actually goes slightly over the wire when cutting an edge since the blade is narrower than the wheelbase. Sounds like it would be the perfect spot for another Ambrogio model, the Twenty ZR. It doesn't need a perimeter wire when it is installed in an enclosed area like your backyard. It uses radar that senses obstacles instead of a wire.
$125 a month to pay someone to cut, edge, weed-eat = $4500 for 3 years. This only mows for $4400. I can't see this ever being worth it until it does edging, blowing, etc. Love the videos though!
It's rare, but it can happen. We have had a few robots "go for a walk" over the years, but we have been 100% successful in assisting the owners with retrieval. GPS tracking on board, and automatic notifications sent to your phone if the robot leaves the area.
Hey buddy, some of us cut grass for a living sooo let's not product push these robot mowers! I might start a channel showing the benefits of not fertilizing your lawn ! Wouldn't like that would ya?
Hey Bro - what I am talking about here isn't going to put you out of business, just change it, and I know change is scary. Read this for my thoughts on what is happening www.reddit.com/r/lawncare/comments/ylz0yu/battery_is_not_the_disruptor_robot_mowers_are_my/
Consider cutting grass with robot mowers. Landscapers are starting to adopt them to address the labor shortage and get a better solution for your customers (lawn always mowed, no clippings). Read the comments of all the people who already own them. Most are enthusiastically positive. Now imagine your customer, who is sooo happy with the mowing solution YOU gave them. Who will they contact for fall clean-up? Who will they reach out to for odd landscaping jobs? Our landscapers who install robots are continually increasing their revenue with additional landscaping jobs they would not have gotten. Noodle on this idea for awhile, then find an Ambrogio dealer who will help you get started.
@@kevinsolomita672 It's equipment you own that is gradually paid off by your customer and then puts money in the bank for many years after. There are smaller models that cost less. There is a fleet program that gives you a discount from retail. It's a really good business model. You will be able to grow your robot mower fleet over time while also paying yourself more.
GPS enabled tracking! If the robot is taken outside of the geofence around your property, all functions of the robot will be locked and you will be sent a notification. At that point, the robot begins sending periodic position updates until the battery depletes. Only a dealer or the robot owner can reactivate the robot. While this is rare, it can happen! So far, we have been successful at assisting the owner with recovery 100% of the time.
I'm very interested in a robotic mower for my back yard just to 'buy' some extra time for other projects and family...HOWEVER, I can't convince myself to be an early-adopter on these things...hoping to see some good improvements and a clear front-runner in the market before I invest as much money as I can buy a large ZT.
wont this end up leaving trials through the yard mowing everyday with St Aug. I have a dirty little dillo that occasionally runs my yard & that little pos leaves tracks. cant imagine what these wheels are going to do to the St Aug.
I hope this works for anyone that gets it, I have two robot vacuums and I feel like they work alright but require a good bit of babysitting also? That might be on us but we’ve reset them and started over thinking that would help but it didn’t so much. I do feel that these first gen robots will get better!!
They are certainly getting better all the time! Ambrogio has been building robotic mowers for over 20 years (these have been common in Europe for many years), so these are far from the first generation. Thanks for the comment!
Babysitting is only needed for poor installations and other aspects that are independent of the robot (yard debris, etc). Ambrogio, with over 20 years experience, has incorporated important features such as the tilting deck and wide soft rubber tires that dramatically reduce the errors experienced. We have a difficult yard with steep slopes. Our old Ambrogio L200 handled it, but there was a fair amount of robot rescuing. Our new 4.0 High Cut works beautifully. Only one or two errors per season now and they are always not the robot's fault.
Straight lines are over-rated. Ambrogio 4.36 RTK mows in straight lines but it's not suitable for every yard. We've had an Ambrogio robot for over 15 years. What I like is no lines, and no clippings. The robot keeps the lawn mowed always.
Have to say that for me, I don’t like the “horseshoe” crab look of all the other models. I am very interested in the Ambrogio RTK model. Would love a LCN discount, what do you think Allen? Gets a sure footing in the states, no business man, just a thought. Like the look and would consider the purchase. 10k Empire Zoysia
Waiting on the toro release. I have a tiny back yard with narrow passages that need to be mowed. The back has two 5’ x 18’ sections that have to be mowed and be used to travel between the two sides. The sides are 70’ deep and 6’ wide narrow with storage everywhere hoping their camera based tech can do the job where the others like wired and gps based probably won’t pull it off. Also have an incline most of these would fail on. Hoping you get one based on your past history with them to see your review on it. Keep doing what you do!
Max blade speed is up to 3200 RPM. The robot will vary the speed up or down based on the effort on the blade motor to preserve battery life. This model is not designed to mow in straight lines. Since it maintains the lawn every day, the grass always looks freshly cut.
There are forward thinking landscapers adopting robot mowers all over the country now, as a way to deal with the labor shortage while simultaneously getting a better result for their customers (lawn always mowed, no clippings).
Most of these also set off a very loud alarm if lifted if not put in maintenance mode. They could always be hacked, but next to zero chance statistically of that happening to you.
We do offer a bluetooth sensor for your pet's collar called AMICO. But it doesn't shock your pet (or keep them in the yard) - it is a safety device that turns off the mower blade when your furry friend gets too close.
Can’t believe you need to install border wires for a machine that costs 4.5k. There’s other robotic mowers that have geo fencing without borders and cuts just as well.
In all of the conversations we have with customers looking to install an RTK model without a perimeter wire, about half do not have a lawn that is viable for that technology. Their lawns would be left either partially or completely unmanaged due to dense tree canopy, mountains, tall buildings, or some combination of those. Perimeter wire technology is tried and true. It's been around for decades and it works. Just something to consider - thanks for your comment!
@@scoobydoo5447 no, I’m talking about grass engineered within the dna of it that only grows to the desired preset length in-other words never needing to cut it. Ever. Completely different. Not talking about a growth regulator you have to keep applying.
With a robotic mower, the idea is to maintain the lawn by cutting a tiny amount EVERY DAY. The clippings are tiny and break down quickly - meaning less fertilizer is needed.
As someone who has owned an Ambrogio 4.36 for a few seasons now, im not a massive fan anymore. Its now old technology, Ambrogio used to be at the forefront of robotic lawn mowing, not anymore they are just flogging an outdated platform, this version doesnt have even have basic sonic obsicle avoidance, newer gen has moved on to AI driven camera technology, beyond sonic. The biggest drawback to this is making sure your lawn is clear of anything it could run over, yeah it has a bump sensor, but trust me doesnt work when it pushed straight into a pool, bye bye pool. Its not suitable for families unless you are willing to tidy up every last bit of toys or it will most likely get chewed up, again plenty of experience of this. Dog waste is also an issue with this robot. Lastest gen will also mow in lines or grid pattern using RTK (precise navigation, no need for wire), again, Ambrogio is old tech which mows in random grid patters and guide wire. The app is also terrible, simple thing, pause todays schedule, garden is messy, cant do it easily. You will either need to amend schedule (go stand next to it so bluetooth is in range) or change profile, which can be done remotely but you only get 3 profiles pre set up so you will need to spend time managing and switching. As an experienced user, its just half thought out and not a great experience. But by far the biggest issue i have with Ambrogio is their backtracking on their "VisionZ" marketing ("even in retrofit" it said), which was that this NextLine gen 4 would be upgradeable, ie you want to add sonic sensors sure add them on, but it never materialised and it fell away after a while of silence. The main reason i went with 4.36 was i was looking for an upgradeable platform and I now feel I was missold at the time of purchase. Overall, hardware is a small part of the package, the app and comm's etc are average at best, honestly, look for at least current gen if your dropping vast amounts of money these kinds of prices, its just not worth it with much better robots currently out there.
LOL! We've had an old Ambrogio robot mowing for over 15 years on our lawn. Breakdowns have been from normal wear and tear. Well, I confess our initial installation was poor; it has smooth sailing after we sorted that out.
All lawn robots have GPS that won't work once stolen and are replaced by company. At least the ones I checked out did. I never heard of this one until today.
Number 1: I love mowing my lawn. Number 2: This product is never going to stripe the lawn nicely in straight lines. There's probably a demographic for this product, but it's definitely not me.
Some people like spending their time mowing. Some people like to spend their free time doing other things. If you ask us, a couple hours of set up is worth coming home to a freshly mowed yard every day!
Max blade speed on the 4.0 is up to 3200 RPM. The robot will vary the speed up or down based on effort on the blade motor. This model was designed for taller/thicker grasses.
Lol😂I couldn’t help to laugh it’s needs to be way smarter then this I have a vacuum roaming around my house and I have to reset the map every two weeks because it’s not as smart as they say
So "tried and true tech" is just code for we aren't keeping up with new tech. The business model has the dealer entrenched in my pocket and there are better known brands that are cheaper. IMO. I am kind of surprised LCN would back this thing. I do like that it is a high cut, that has been the hardest part for me as I have been mulling over getting one of these for a while. I agree that having the dealer install this is less stress to the homeowner but everyone does not have have great location and soil- they would need a rock saw to put that wire in my yard. Personally I am passing on tried and true and plan on opting for new and improved. Get one that maps your yard using GPS, that does not require more money from the homeowner and you get some exercise as you walk the thing around your yard to set it up.
In all of the conversations we have with customers looking to install an RTK model without a perimeter wire, about half do not have a lawn that is viable for that technology. Their lawns would be left either partially or completely unmanaged due to dense tree canopy, mountains, tall buildings, or some combination of those. Perimeter wire technology is tried and true. It's been around for decades and it works. Just food for thought - thanks for your comment!
Ambrogio robots are built way differently that robot vacuums. They have to be, in order to survive outdoors. Ours has been running for over 15 years, and we've only experienced normal wear and tear.
Ambrogio is the best engineered and built of long-established robotic mowers. It has suspension systems, twisting design, single piece stainless steel blade (once a year), higher grip, bigger battery, yet smaller and lighter chassis. Even the PCB is designed for heat dissipation and to industrial standards, logical as the manufacturer also makes industrial machines. Now, will that mean better, more reliable, faster, more even performance in real life? What about the ability to cut thick-bladed St. Augustine grass?
Mine here doesn't have that star blade - it actually has a series of razor blades. They cut St Aug very well so far. Ill do a full followup video here in about a month.
I’ve never heard of this brand. However, I own a robot mower made by Husqvarna. Theirs are called Automowers. Much cheaper than this unit. No babysitting here. This machine runs on its own and keeps my Bermuda grass looking great, perfectly cut at .75” on a 16,000 sqft lawn. All I do is the occasional trimming and edging. My favorite part about a robot is it allows you to focus on the nutrition of your lawn without the hassle of the extra work. I’ve had this unit for 2 years now and absolutely love it!
Running a Husqvarna myself down-under for the last 6 years as well without issue. Comes out 3 times a week to cut a real fruit-salad of a lawn with Rye Grass, Fescue (3 types) and Kentucky Blue at about 50mm (approx 2 inches) so it looks like carpet. Miss the stripes - but otherwise a perfect cut and fun to watch.
We have less expensive models as well. I’m sure you had to install a wire so there was some setup. Really depends on what size & shape of lawn your mowing. Cheaper is not always better. A robotic mower should last. Does your Husqvarna have a six year warranty?
I believe there are many people out there just like you. They enjoy working on the soil, spraying, spreading, etc and are happy to have a robot cut the lawn for them because it can cut every single day and to it nearly perfectly. I am really looking forward to seeing how this St Aug lawn responds
I have 5 kids. I haven't mowed in years. Only used the oldest three so far. I figure I got at least 12 years before I need to now again. By then tesla wil have these perfected.
Freak'n love robot mowers. Never seen an Ambrogio before. Thanks for the review and walk-thru!
I'll totally buy this robot if it has a "Get Off My Lawn" feature in which it will tell strangers to move away from my lawn or it'll shoot tasers at them. 😁
Also- Admiring the bright green illumination of the Enjoy The Mow sign. Love the color and font 😊
I have been running a Husqvarna Automower 450X for 5 years. I love it.
I think I’ll just hire mowing to be done for that money 😂
Yup. Landscape guys are charging $35 a week where I live. If I take the winter months out, I could pay them to cut my lawn for the next 3-4 years at the price of this mower and not have to deal with maintenance and software. 😂
@@ronyedin $40-$50 per cut for me, and I also have to wait every 2 weeks for my lawn to look freshly cut, so this would still pay for itself and keep my lawn looking nice all the time.
I’ve had a Worx Landroid for a couple years. My experience has been that it gives a much higher cut quality when you cut short. I had tall fescue and it did a really poor job cutting it. I was losing the battle in my yard to common Bermuda so I gave up and switched the yard over to Bermuda and now I cut on the lowest setting. At this cut height it does a fantastic job. The biggest downside for me is that you have to accept that everything that needs to be managed with a weed eater will still grow and you get a ring of tall grass around the border wire. I think these mowers have a bright future, but I also think there will be fundamental changes in how you setup a lawn as people get more experience with them. Some grass types will do better than others with it. I think Bermuda will become the obvious choice. Also laying out your border to have no sharp turns using beds with nice curves will make a big difference in the amount of ruts the wheels will make. Corners create areas of high turn around volume. Any yard that uses this needs to have a spreading type turf that can heal over these areas. Also the runners on these types of turf provide good traction for the wheels. You should find someone who’s been using one of these for a while and ask them what they’ve changed in their yard to make it work better.
Ambrogio has been building robotic mowers in Italy for over 20 years! We're still fairly new to the US, but we're not new to the robot game. These High Cut models were developed specifically for the US market due to popular demand, and they're perfect for tall fescue and St. Augustine grass.
We have different mowers for different grasses and situations. Have a Poa problem cut it short & break the seed cycle. Tall Fescue dwarf Rye they will all have their different requirements. Reach out to any of our dealers or distributors and I am sure we can suggest a model
Likely the issue with the Worx robot on tall grass is that it pushes the grass over, which causes much of the grass to not make contact with the blades. Notice that the Ambrogio 4.0 models have comb fingers in the front that comb the grass up into the blades. Ambrogio also gets stuck far less than Worx and other brands due to the wide, soft rubber tires. The ring of grass you are trimming depends on the placement of the wire. Most grass trimming can be eliminated with preparation of the edges near the wire and careful wire placement. It is important to use a dealer for installation, whenever possible, or pay close attention to details if you are self-installing.
This channel is just a giant ad platform now. I miss the old LCN
Facts he sold out big time.
Unfortunately just about all UA-camrs started with a good mission to help people, and then sold out to money, free gifts from companies.
Lawn care nut, you’re my hero!!!
This is really perfect for a tried and true demo, I cannot wait to See the end experiment results!! I'm an older lady and need a high rolling puppy like this!! Question# 1 what is the power consumption for electric bill???
Great question! There are a lot of factors (robot model & battery size, how often you have the robot set to mow, etc). On the low end, about 1kWh per day and on the high end, about 3kWh per day. Energy costs vary widely across the US, but some quick Googling tells us that the average cost of 1kWh is 23 cents.
Great video👍
Hmmmm… at that price,it should be perfectly tuned machine
Perfectly tuned? There would be too many situations whether large or small to be plug in and play. Maybe on a square lawn with no beds or elevation changes. The benefit of these are they can be adapted to almost any property. A riding John Deere mower is about $3k. Then you have to get on it. I guess if you have a lot of time it wouldn’t make sense. The question is what is time worth.
At this price point, those problems shouldn't exist. Does that price include the installation?
Installation is extra and charged by the dealer.
Just placed an order of one of your new American flags super excited 3x5 for inside the garage.
Those are really high quality flags too - made in the USA by Allegiance Flag Supply. They are great people, thank you for supporting me and them too!
I was waiting for you to do a show about robot mowers thanks again LCN
My neighbor down the street has a robot mower. I have zero interest in purchasing one myself, as I do “enjoy the mow”, but the little robot does intrigue me. Every time I see it out on their lawn I have to stop and watch it for a bit.
When Allyn installs a robot lawn in his yard, it is surrender 😂 time.
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He already jumped on board with EGO.
Toro is a blast in the past.
The LCN studio is lit AF. Robo mow jobs are definitely the future. I bet Ego is working on one right now...
I love working on my small lawn. I do it to get away from the wife and kids while listening to music, podcasts or audiobooks. This would take that away! 🤣
Great work sir
Love my automower
So much for enjoy the mow
that's why I put it at my neighbors house 😆
Given that you have underground cables that outline your yard and basically tell the mower where and where not to cut I cannot help but wonder how running a core aeriation on your yard impact the guide wires?
At that price it should pick up the dog poop, too!😮
😂 I'm laughing because there are actually robots being worked on that do just that!
@@Thelawncarenut I never cease to be amazed! I've always had an idea to mount some sort of pooper scooper on the front on my walk behind operated by a lever on the handle. If you see something like that...they stole the idea from me!
Robot mowers interest me because I have tinnitus. As much as I like my ExMark Quest zero turn I wear ear plugs and Peltor ear muffs a still worry my tinnitus might get worse over time. Don’t know why mower dealers don’t offer OEM muffler upgrades. 🤷🏻♂️
Cool video
Man these robot mowers are so sweet. Can’t wait for prices to come down
I enjoy the mowing
How does it stripe?
My step dad got one of those. It does cut the lawn, but it also leaves bare spots where the wheels always turn when it comes to a boarder edge.
Ambrogio robots feature an optional setting designed specifically to address this issue! Distance Wire setting allows the robot to randomly vary the distance it travels parallel to the wire. If your step dad has an Ambrogio, he just needs to turn on the V-Meter (or Distance WIre) feature.
How do I reduce 3336 f frist time use so I think it’s 3 teaspoons for a gal ? I’am i right?
ok ok. You have my attention. If they have a high cut model i think the tech has evolved from 'toy' status. I'm interested to see what the cut quality might be. Honda pulled the plug on gas powered lawn equipment. this might be the future.
how much did it cost to have GL Robotics come all the way from Alabama to Bradenton to do the installation?
So much for "Enjoy the Mow". 😉
Backyard is entirely fenced.
Can i staple the perimeter wire to the fence?
No, perimeter wire needs to be buried, the robot actually goes slightly over the wire when cutting an edge since the blade is narrower than the wheelbase. Sounds like it would be the perfect spot for another Ambrogio model, the Twenty ZR. It doesn't need a perimeter wire when it is installed in an enclosed area like your backyard. It uses radar that senses obstacles instead of a wire.
Is it house broke too?
What do you think of irrigation from Oto Lawn
$125 a month to pay someone to cut, edge, weed-eat = $4500 for 3 years. This only mows for $4400. I can't see this ever being worth it until it does edging, blowing, etc. Love the videos though!
That someone must not know how to increase their rate.
This should never need a blower unless there is tree debris. Edging a few times per year wouldn't be a huge expense.
ill check back in 10 years when its a competitive price for a competitive cut.
Good video bro
$5,000 to babysit a robot for 5 hours so it doesn’t get kidnapped??!!
It's rare, but it can happen. We have had a few robots "go for a walk" over the years, but we have been 100% successful in assisting the owners with retrieval. GPS tracking on board, and automatic notifications sent to your phone if the robot leaves the area.
for 5 grand + it better be freaking flawless
I cannot enjoy the mow if Skynet is doing it for me
🤣🤣
Hey buddy, some of us cut grass for a living sooo let's not product push these robot mowers! I might start a channel showing the benefits of not fertilizing your lawn ! Wouldn't like that would ya?
Hey Bro - what I am talking about here isn't going to put you out of business, just change it, and I know change is scary. Read this for my thoughts on what is happening www.reddit.com/r/lawncare/comments/ylz0yu/battery_is_not_the_disruptor_robot_mowers_are_my/
Consider cutting grass with robot mowers. Landscapers are starting to adopt them to address the labor shortage and get a better solution for your customers (lawn always mowed, no clippings). Read the comments of all the people who already own them. Most are enthusiastically positive. Now imagine your customer, who is sooo happy with the mowing solution YOU gave them. Who will they contact for fall clean-up? Who will they reach out to for odd landscaping jobs? Our landscapers who install robots are continually increasing their revenue with additional landscaping jobs they would not have gotten. Noodle on this idea for awhile, then find an Ambrogio dealer who will help you get started.
@paradisebots says the guys that owns the robots
@@kevinsolomita672 It's equipment you own that is gradually paid off by your customer and then puts money in the bank for many years after. There are smaller models that cost less. There is a fleet program that gives you a discount from retail. It's a really good business model. You will be able to grow your robot mower fleet over time while also paying yourself more.
Not sure how I feel about leaving such an expensive mobile device outside or going unmanned 😅
GPS enabled tracking! If the robot is taken outside of the geofence around your property, all functions of the robot will be locked and you will be sent a notification. At that point, the robot begins sending periodic position updates until the battery depletes. Only a dealer or the robot owner can reactivate the robot. While this is rare, it can happen! So far, we have been successful at assisting the owner with recovery 100% of the time.
Italian made? So it will work incredibly well for about a year.
Daaang, that stung. We've actually been building robotic mowers for over 20 years. Millions sold (and still mowing) in Europe.
I'm very interested in a robotic mower for my back yard just to 'buy' some extra time for other projects and family...HOWEVER, I can't convince myself to be an early-adopter on these things...hoping to see some good improvements and a clear front-runner in the market before I invest as much money as I can buy a large ZT.
Millions have been sold in Europe. You would not be an early adopter.
wont this end up leaving trials through the yard mowing everyday with St Aug. I have a dirty little dillo that occasionally runs my yard & that little pos leaves tracks. cant imagine what these wheels are going to do to the St Aug.
I wish I knew 1% of what you do
If only it could edge, weed wack, and blow.
How does it handle dog poop?...🤣
I hope this works for anyone that gets it, I have two robot vacuums and I feel like they work alright but require a good bit of babysitting also? That might be on us but we’ve reset them and started over thinking that would help but it didn’t so much. I do feel that these first gen robots will get better!!
They are certainly getting better all the time! Ambrogio has been building robotic mowers for over 20 years (these have been common in Europe for many years), so these are far from the first generation. Thanks for the comment!
Babysitting is only needed for poor installations and other aspects that are independent of the robot (yard debris, etc). Ambrogio, with over 20 years experience, has incorporated important features such as the tilting deck and wide soft rubber tires that dramatically reduce the errors experienced. We have a difficult yard with steep slopes. Our old Ambrogio L200 handled it, but there was a fair amount of robot rescuing. Our new 4.0 High Cut works beautifully. Only one or two errors per season now and they are always not the robot's fault.
@@paradisebots ok, I don’t have errors ever but I do the lawn cutting myself? Just sayin
Another case where someone puts more effort avoiding a task than it would just doing it. $4448 😂
So it doesn't cut in a straight line? I'll pass.Many other Robovacs that cut in straight lines using GPS and lidar in the same price range.
Straight lines are over-rated. Ambrogio 4.36 RTK mows in straight lines but it's not suitable for every yard. We've had an Ambrogio robot for over 15 years. What I like is no lines, and no clippings. The robot keeps the lawn mowed always.
Live Auburndale Florida ,st augustine infested with burr weed but they don't stick you.What to do?
that is called Kyllinga - here is a video or you: ua-cam.com/video/742UZRWH0-M/v-deo.html
@@Thelawncarenut thank you !!!
Have to say that for me, I don’t like the “horseshoe” crab look of all the other models. I am very interested in the Ambrogio RTK model. Would love a LCN discount, what do you think Allen? Gets a sure footing in the states, no business man, just a thought.
Like the look and would consider the purchase.
10k Empire Zoysia
Check with GL Robotics if you're in the Southeast. He said they're the SE US dealer.
Waiting on the toro release. I have a tiny back yard with narrow passages that need to be mowed. The back has two 5’ x 18’ sections that have to be mowed and be used to travel between the two sides. The sides are 70’ deep and 6’ wide narrow with storage everywhere hoping their camera based tech can do the job where the others like wired and gps based probably won’t pull it off. Also have an incline most of these would fail on. Hoping you get one based on your past history with them to see your review on it. Keep doing what you do!
How fast do the cutting blades spin and can you program it to put down stripes?
I don’t believe they mow in the traditional parallel lines. From what I’ve seen of them it’s a seemingly random pattern until it mows the whole area.
Max blade speed is up to 3200 RPM. The robot will vary the speed up or down based on the effort on the blade motor to preserve battery life.
This model is not designed to mow in straight lines. Since it maintains the lawn every day, the grass always looks freshly cut.
I don't see my landscaper using these anytime soon! 😂
There are forward thinking landscapers adopting robot mowers all over the country now, as a way to deal with the labor shortage while simultaneously getting a better result for their customers (lawn always mowed, no clippings).
5 grand or five finger discount ? includes the charger self destruct/ exploding unit if picked up?
I would fear that a malicious individual would steal it (letting it mow unattended). I can't afford to lose a few thousands of dollars.
Ambrogia should program it to also chase intruders off the property. They'd probably double their sales! 🤣
the mower has gps tracker on it and it doesn’t work outside of its perimeter!!
Most of these also set off a very loud alarm if lifted if not put in maintenance mode.
They could always be hacked, but next to zero chance statistically of that happening to you.
@@rachelxelainexo That wouldn't stop POS's from stealing it though.
@@rachelxelainexo Yep!
i have a fenced backyard for my dogs I dont see how something like this could work for me. I would love to not have to mow twice a week.
Check out another Ambrogio model, the Twenty ZR. Doesn't require a perimeter wire when it is installed in an enclosed area like your backyard.
What ever happened to doing it yourself like my dad used to do? And certainly my father didn’t spend $4k for this craziness.
Thats why I put it at my neighbors 😂
Mower went for a walk
What would be cool is if they offered invisible fence dog collars that worked with the inground boundry wire perimeter.
We do offer a bluetooth sensor for your pet's collar called AMICO. But it doesn't shock your pet (or keep them in the yard) - it is a safety device that turns off the mower blade when your furry friend gets too close.
It’s really sad that he’s talking about the incredible build quality of something from Italy when that used to be the definition of American made.
What ever happened to Toros auto mower
Looking at the size of the average human, don't think that this activity needs to be automated
Can’t believe you need to install border wires for a machine that costs 4.5k. There’s other robotic mowers that have geo fencing without borders and cuts just as well.
I agree pofs.
In all of the conversations we have with customers looking to install an RTK model without a perimeter wire, about half do not have a lawn that is viable for that technology. Their lawns would be left either partially or completely unmanaged due to dense tree canopy, mountains, tall buildings, or some combination of those. Perimeter wire technology is tried and true. It's been around for decades and it works. Just something to consider - thanks for your comment!
Next phase in tech would be manufacturing grass and sod that only grows to the height you need.
They already have growth regulator for that.
@@scoobydoo5447 no, I’m talking about grass engineered within the dna of it that only grows to the desired preset length in-other words never needing to cut it. Ever. Completely different. Not talking about a growth regulator you have to keep applying.
Skynet mows my lawn now.
😂😂
Oh boy they say robots will take out jobs, it's here it's real, no more Saturday beer after mowing 😢
How long before a gator drags that bad boy into the pond ... 😂 Seriously.
😃
If that happens, I can only hope I am there to film it! 😂
@@Thelawncarenut I'm from SW FL , I've seen gators do crazier things!
Not sold on quality of mow to be honest
Me either.
@@Miguel195211 It is a piece of junk plain and simple . I was just being nice .
@@wheelb4973 speaking from experience or just assumption?
Not worth the sticker price 👎
5:44 what about via WiFi calling?
Okay guys just now ur grass 5 HOURS!??! Come on guys
Doesn’t look like it bags clippings
With a robotic mower, the idea is to maintain the lawn by cutting a tiny amount EVERY DAY. The clippings are tiny and break down quickly - meaning less fertilizer is needed.
As someone who has owned an Ambrogio 4.36 for a few seasons now, im not a massive fan anymore. Its now old technology, Ambrogio used to be at the forefront of robotic lawn mowing, not anymore they are just flogging an outdated platform, this version doesnt have even have basic sonic obsicle avoidance, newer gen has moved on to AI driven camera technology, beyond sonic. The biggest drawback to this is making sure your lawn is clear of anything it could run over, yeah it has a bump sensor, but trust me doesnt work when it pushed straight into a pool, bye bye pool. Its not suitable for families unless you are willing to tidy up every last bit of toys or it will most likely get chewed up, again plenty of experience of this. Dog waste is also an issue with this robot. Lastest gen will also mow in lines or grid pattern using RTK (precise navigation, no need for wire), again, Ambrogio is old tech which mows in random grid patters and guide wire. The app is also terrible, simple thing, pause todays schedule, garden is messy, cant do it easily. You will either need to amend schedule (go stand next to it so bluetooth is in range) or change profile, which can be done remotely but you only get 3 profiles pre set up so you will need to spend time managing and switching. As an experienced user, its just half thought out and not a great experience.
But by far the biggest issue i have with Ambrogio is their backtracking on their "VisionZ" marketing ("even in retrofit" it said), which was that this NextLine gen 4 would be upgradeable, ie you want to add sonic sensors sure add them on, but it never materialised and it fell away after a while of silence. The main reason i went with 4.36 was i was looking for an upgradeable platform and I now feel I was missold at the time of purchase. Overall, hardware is a small part of the package, the app and comm's etc are average at best, honestly, look for at least current gen if your dropping vast amounts of money these kinds of prices, its just not worth it with much better robots currently out there.
Never getting a robot mower.
I ENJOY MOWING!!!
Uhhh ohhhhh.......will it break n a WEEK!!!!! FIAT= Fix It Again Tony!!!!!!!!! Kidding!!!!
Mamma mia!
@@AmbrogioRobotUSA Just teasing they look AWESOME!!!!!
LOL! We've had an old Ambrogio robot mowing for over 15 years on our lawn. Breakdowns have been from normal wear and tear. Well, I confess our initial installation was poor; it has smooth sailing after we sorted that out.
5:02 in that community nobody’s stealing like that. Take it to the hood, that won’t last 50 seconds lol
All lawn robots have GPS that won't work once stolen and are replaced by company. At least the ones I checked out did. I never heard of this one until today.
Ummm.... Nah. That's a lot of cheddar to mow the yard
Number 1: I love mowing my lawn. Number 2: This product is never going to stripe the lawn nicely in straight lines. There's probably a demographic for this product, but it's definitely not me.
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People who LOVE mowing their lawn have no social life.
Takes more work to train robot than mow yourself. And the price😮. Not ready for prime time.
Some people like spending their time mowing. Some people like to spend their free time doing other things. If you ask us, a couple hours of set up is worth coming home to a freshly mowed yard every day!
I feel like it's just not there yet.
Millions of robot mowers have been sold in Europe and around the world. It's "there". Just not "here" yet.
@@paradisebots Europe doesn't generally have 3000+sqft yards.
The blade is probally super dull after a week and it dose not spin fast enought to cut thick grass
Max blade speed on the 4.0 is up to 3200 RPM. The robot will vary the speed up or down based on effort on the blade motor. This model was designed for taller/thicker grasses.
@@AmbrogioRobotUSA whow
Now if it would just smoke your cigars and kiss your wife you wont have to do anything. Ha Ha j/k
Mowing is the minimum exercise we need these days..
Please post the video when it loses programming and rolls into the lake :)
Lol😂I couldn’t help to laugh it’s needs to be way smarter then this I have a vacuum roaming around my house and I have to reset the map every two weeks because it’s not as smart as they say
As someone who worked on Fiats and Alpha Romeos back in the day, saying Italian build quality does not have good associations for me.
So "tried and true tech" is just code for we aren't keeping up with new tech. The business model has the dealer entrenched in my pocket and there are better known brands that are cheaper. IMO. I am kind of surprised LCN would back this thing. I do like that it is a high cut, that has been the hardest part for me as I have been mulling over getting one of these for a while. I agree that having the dealer install this is less stress to the homeowner but everyone does not have have great location and soil- they would need a rock saw to put that wire in my yard. Personally I am passing on tried and true and plan on opting for new and improved. Get one that maps your yard using GPS, that does not require more money from the homeowner and you get some exercise as you walk the thing around your yard to set it up.
I messaged you on linked in. You nerd to call Toro and test their new Robo mower that they claimed would be out this spring. 😂🤣😭
Seems like a ridiculous wealthy person toy and for that price, it should be a perfect thing
Wealthy people get synthetic grass
That's way too much money for a mower that still requires a perimeter wire.
In all of the conversations we have with customers looking to install an RTK model without a perimeter wire, about half do not have a lawn that is viable for that technology. Their lawns would be left either partially or completely unmanaged due to dense tree canopy, mountains, tall buildings, or some combination of those. Perimeter wire technology is tried and true. It's been around for decades and it works. Just food for thought - thanks for your comment!
This is what you get when someone attempts to create a solution to a problem that doesn't exist.
Ridiculous 😮😮
good luck stripeing🤣
I don't buy it. I had a robotic vacuum and that was a piece of junk. I can't imagine this $4000 machine being any better.
Ambrogio robots are built way differently that robot vacuums. They have to be, in order to survive outdoors. Ours has been running for over 15 years, and we've only experienced normal wear and tear.
cant think of anything more disgusting to use . i love mowing