LawnBott LB500 Review
he LawnBott LB3500 robotic lawn mower is LawnBott's top of the line robot lawn mower and is the most sophisticated, feature packed household lawnmower on the market.
The LawnBott LB3500 robotic lawn mower has some great new features for 2009 which include an on board compass, new wheel design, improved motors, improvements to the programming, hardware and much more.
• The LawnBott LB3500 robotic lawn mower can manage up to 1 acre lots with its standard double lithium battery.
• The LawnBott LB3550 robotic lawn mower has all the same features of the LB3500 except that it comes with an extra 2 lithium batteries.
If your lawn is small, the LawnBott LB3500 could still be a great choice because it has many other benefits and features that other robotic lawn mowers simply do not have.
The LawnBott LB3500 comes with a compass. When enabled, the compass help keep this robotic lawn mower on course as it travels across hills or slopes.

The wheels on the LawnBott LB3500 have been redesigned. We find that the new wheels reduce the need for spiked wheels in some situations. The LawnBott LB3500 robotic lawn mower can handle up to 30-degree slopes with optional spiked wheels. (up to 27 degrees without spiked wheels.) Optional spiked wheels are safe to run on hard surfaces and will not cut the perimeter wire.
The LawnBott LB3500 robotic lawn mower can manage up to 4 different zones. Three of those zone’s entry points are user settable; the remaining one is the docking zone. One
feature that places the LawnBott LB3500 above the other LawnBott models is that the docking zone can be any size or could be turned off. This feature comes in handy if you’d like to locate the charging station in a concealed area. Contact us for details. If you are new to robotic lawn mowers, zones (or areas) are your front yard, back yard or side yard. The robotic lawn mower will mow more efficiently if these areas are divided. Once installed, the robotic lawn mower will automatically go to these zones and mow, then find its way back to the docking station without your help.
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The LawnBott are the only robotic lawn mowers that have been accepted by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
When the handle of the LawnBott LB3500 is merely touched, it will immediately shut off the blade. In addition, if the robotic lawn mower is tilted or picked up, the blade will also stop. Robotic lawn mowers are generally safer than push lawn mowers and riding lawn mowers because a person does not need to be near it while it's running.
The outer shell of the LawnBott LB3500 automatic lawn mower floats freely over the chassis. When the lawn mower bumps an object, three sensors instantly detect the movement of the shell. The sensors particularly in the LawnBott LB3500 are more advanced than the ones in the other LawnBott models. Both types of LawnBott switches are more advanced and reliable than those used in the Robomower.
The alarm on the LawnBott LB3500 will sound when the robot lawn mower is picked up. The alarm isn't as powerful as a car alarm, but it is just loud enough that you would not want to be holding it. The LawnBott also allows you to set a PIN code. The lawn mower will not operate unless the PIN code has been properly entered.
When the LawnBott LB3500 / LB3550 encounter a section of thick or high grass, it will automatically concentrate in this area by mowing in a spiral. This feature allows the robot mower ensure the lawn is cut evenly. We noticed that the LawnBott robotic lawn mower will spend more time in areas of the lawn that grow faster than the rest.
The LawnBott LB3500 uses a double lithium battery. This battery is two regular LawnBott lithium batteries combined to fit into one power pack. Lithium batteries do not have a memory and contain a smart chip that helps the battery last 4 to 5 years before needing to replace. A single double battery can power the LawnBott over 5 hours. When upgraded to the LawnBott LB3550, this robotic lawn mower can mow up to 7 hours on a single charge. Combine that with the 3.5 hour recharge times; this electric lawn mower can be scheduled to mow twice a day for over 14 hours of run time each day! The LawnBott was designed with long work schedules in mind.
The LawnBott LB3500 has the most powerful blade motor compared to the other LawnBott robot lawn mowers. Also, as with the other LawnBotts, the LawnBott LB3500 has blade modulation. The robot mower sends just the right amount of current to the blade motor. On high grass, it sends a high current which speeds up the blade. On lower grass, it slows down. This extends the life of the batteries and the mowing motors. .
The LawnBott LB3500 robotic lawn mower is taking notes as it is mowing your grass. When this feature is enabled, it will eventually modify it's mowing schedule to adapt to how your grass is growing. For example, if you're in peak growing season, the LawnBott LB3500 will start spending more time cutting the grass. However, if grass growth is slowed, you will notice the robotic lawn mower skipping mowing sessions... it's not lazy. It's smart!
The LawnBott LB3500 and LB3550 are equipped with a rain sensor. With the LawnBott senses rain, it will automatically stop the blade and return to its docking station. The rain sensor could be set to have the robotic lawn mower stay in the dock until you restart it. You could disable the rain sensor via the user menu.
(coming soon)
The LawnBott LB3500 comes with a Bluetooth card installed on the main board. You can modify the mowing schedule or control the movements of the robotic lawn mower with an optional device that will be available soon...
The LawnBott LB3500 lawn mower can barely be heard standing 20 feet directly away from it. That's because this robotic lawn mower use quiet IMS motors which were designed specifically for LawnBott. The direct motor-to-wheel method does not use loud plastic gears found in the Robomower. Not only is motor-to-wheel very reliable, it is nearly silent but yet more than powerful enough to handle steep slopes. Night time grass cutting is a huge advantage for robotic lawn mowers.
All LawnBott robotic lawn mowers have a "predicted" life span of 8-10 years before you will need to replace anything other than the blades and batteries. All parts are user replaceable so it could last as long as you want it to. Compare 8 to 10 years to the average life span of a push lawn mower or a riding lawn mower which is 2 to 5 years.
The included disturbance filter increases compatibility with dog fences and AM radio frequencies. Interference is not a problem for more than 99% of installs, but it's nice to have this filter if you need it.
The LawnBott LB3500 / LB3550 firmware can be upgraded completely free of charge by connecting the robotic lawn mower to a computer that is connected to the internet. The upgrade cable is sold separately.
Those are just the highlights. The LawnBott LB3500 robotic lawn mower can do everything its little brother, the LawnBott LB3210 Evolution robotic lawn mower can do. If you have any questions, don't hesitant to contact us. We're here to help not just before you buy, but long afterwards. LawnBotts.com has a strong track record of 100% satisfied customers!
LawnBott LB3550 (LB3500X) Robotic Lawn Mower
Same as LawnBott LB3500 robotic lawn mower but with 2 additional lithium batteries for expanded mowing times. The LawnBott LB3550 robot lawn mower can mow lawns up to 2 acres in size. Multiple LawnBott robotic lawn mowers can be installed on the same property to expand coverage well beyond 2 acres. The LawnBott LB3550 robotic lawn mower ships fully assembled.
LawnBott LB3500 Specifications
| Coverage |
about 1 acre (LB3550: 2 acre) |
| Autonomous Mowing Zones |
4 |
| Mower Size (Length x Width x Height) |
26 x 19 x 11 inches |
| Weight with Battery |
28 lbs. |
| Cutting Disc |
4 blade |
| Cutting Width |
14 inches |
| Cutting Height |
0.75 inches - 2.75 inches |
| Instant Blade Shut-Off Touch Handle |
YES |
| Average Working Time |
4 - 5 hours |
| Charging Time |
2.5 - 4 hours |
| Battery Type |
Double Lithium (LB3550: extra 2 Lithium) |
| Hill Capability |
30 degrees w/ Spiked Wheels (27 without) |
| Auto Recharge |
YES |
| Auto Programming |
YES |
| Rain Sensor |
YES |
| Remote Control |
Bluetooth (coming soon) |
| Drive System |
2WD |
| Software Update by Internet |
YES |
| Alarm |
YES |
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What is in the LB3500 box
| LawnBott LB3500 Robotic Lawn Mower |
Battery charger |
| Recharging Base |
Double Lithium Battery |
| 660 ft. Perimeter Wire |
Blade |
| 200 Pegs |
Installation DVD & Manual |
| Perimeter Signal Transmitter |
Ships Fully Assembled |
| LawnBott Disturbance Filter |
Unlimited Support |
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| Transformer Cover: A must-have for protecting the transmitter & charger from water |
| Additional LawnBott Pegs (about 300 Pegs per 500 ft. of Wire) |
| LawnBott Wire (500 ft. per 1/4 acre) |
| Additional LawnBott Blade |
| Spiked Wheels (for added traction) |
| LawnBott Winter Charge Kit |
| LawnBott LB3500 Charging Cover (Coming Soon) |
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LawnBott LB3500 Installation Course and Manual