Are Robotic Mowers Loud?

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One of the concerns you have when buying a robotic mower is that it will create a lot of noises as it works.

Robot mowers take a long time to mow a lawn and sustained loud noise from the robot may be become a nuisance.

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A loud conventional mower is to be expected, but they dont mow from several hours at a time. 

In This Article – We explain how loud you can expect a robotic mower to be and share some great models of robotic mower with ultra-quiet functioning. 

Compared to a spluttering petrol mower robotic mowers are virtually silent

With automated mower technology, loud intrusive noise is a thing of the past.

Almost all robotic mowers for residential use have relatively quiet functioning, meaning you can let them work in your garden for long periods without disturbing you or your neighbours. 

Noise levels vary between models of robotic mower

Some robot mowers are louder than others.

This is because they vary in specifications, engineering and the power of their motor.

Professional robot mowers, or mowers suited to large areas have much more powerful motors, with some models being gas powered, meaning that they will generate much more noise.

You can check the noise level of the robotic mower, measured in decibels

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If quiet operation is important to you, most manufacturers will include the operating volume of their robotic mowers, measured in decibels, as part of their technical specifications.

Most of the models of robot mower available right now have a noise level between 55 and 79 decibels. 

Here are some of the quietest robotic mowers around

If silence is golden for you, look for brands that engineer quiet and unobtrusive robot mowers that you’ll forget are roaming your lawns.

Here are some of the quietest autonomous mowers on the market.

1. GARDENA SILENO Minimo Robotic Lawnmower

Technical Specifications

  • Noise level: 57 decibels 
  • Cutting width/height: 6.29 in/ 0.78 – 1.77 in (16 cm/ 2 cm to 5 cm) 
  • Maximum lawn area mowed: 2700 square feet (250 square meters)
  • Battery: Lithium-ion
  • Working time: 65 minutes
  • Weight: 13.44 pounds (6.1 kilograms)
  • Warranty: 2-year warranty

Description

As the name suggests, the SILENO Minimo robotic lawnmower is one of the quietest models available.

At 57 decibels, you will hear no more from this bot than your do from your coffee percolator or electric toothbrush. 

Yet despite its almost silent function, this is a high utility mower that will maintain a small to medium-sized garden excellently.

It will navigate your garden using a combination of a boundary wire and onboard sensors.

Control every aspect of this robotic mowers function by the proprietary smartphone app for the height of convenience.

2. Robomow RX20 Automatic Mower

Technical Specifications

  • Noise level: 58 decibels 
  • Cutting width/height: 7 in (17.8 cm) adjustable cutting height 
  • Maximum lawn area mowed: 180 square feet (16.7 square meters)
  • Maximum gradient: 8.5 degrees
  • Battery: Lithium-ion
  • Weight: 27.9 pounds (13.5 kilograms)
  • Warranty: 1-year warranty

Description

This cheery beetle of a robotic mower only sounds as loud as some quiet background music, meaning it is unlikely to disturb anyone nearby as it mows.

They’ve designed this little robotic mower for small gardens and has a compact design that is great for tacking edges, corners, and narrow passages.

In addition, sensor based feature like rain detection, tilt and lift alarms keep the mower safe, secure and in good condition.

Program the Robomow mower using a Bluetooth connection. 

3. Honda MIIMO HRM300 Robot Mower

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Technical Specifications

  • Noise level: 58 decibels 
  • Cutting width/height: 8.7 in/ 0.7 to 2.3 in to 3.6 in (22 cm/  2 to 6 cm) 
  • Maximum lawn area mowed: 16,145 square feet (1500 square meters)
  • Maximum gradient: 45 percent
  • Battery: Lithium-ion
  • Working time: 04 minutes
  • Weight: 25.5 pounds (11.6 kilograms)

Description

Honda engineering is rarely as quiet as this smart robotic mower that goes about its work across just over a third of an acre.

It handles reasonable gradients and has all the essential sensors and security features that can be managed from its handy app.

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At 58 decibels in volume you will find it had to hear if you are inside your home, and this mower should be able to work day or night without creating a disturbance. 

4. Husqvarna Automower® 115H 

Technical Specifications

  • Noise level: 65 decibels 
  • Cutting width/height: 8.7 in/ 2 in to 3.6 in (5 cm/  to 9.1 cm) 
  • Maximum lawn area mowed: 700 square feet (65 square meters)
  • Maximum gradient: 30 degrees
  • Battery: Lithium-ion
  • Working time: 60 minutes
  • Weight: 20.7 pounds (9.07 kilograms)
  • Warranty: 1-year warranty

Description

This Husqvarna Automower is the last thing to disturb your Sunday morning lie-in.

Despite powerful engineering, its operation sounds no louder than a normal conversation so you know that it’s active.

Smart security features also include an unashamedly loud alarm if the mower is tampered with or taken!

Husqvarna have designed this model for a compact urban lawn and will work consistently, night and day to keep your grass looking its best.

You can program and control this robot lawnmower from anywhere in the world with 4G connectivity via its smartphone Automower® Connect@HOME app. 

As your robot mower ages, you may notice an increase in volume

Despite these robots being whisper quiet, over time, the aging and wear of components may mean that the mower becomes louder.

A prolonged mowing session can also increase the sound level of a robot mower.

Loud noise like rattles and bangs indicate a problem.

If you hear these noises, switch off your lawnmower and take it in for professional servicing. 

Rounding up

Robotic mowers are some of the quietest if not the quietest garden appliances available.

Despite being incredibly hard working, robot mowers are low profile, quiet appliances that run day or night without a significant level of noise.

Buy one of these autonomous mowers and your neighbours will thank you!

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