quote Originally posted by Patrick: Even if the robot mower itself was inexpensive (which it definitely isn't), replacing the blades that often would be a deal killer for me. I recently bought a place that's just over an acre in size. I made sure that the rider mower (actually, two of them) on the property were included in the sale. I don't mind cutting the grass the old fashioned way... or failing that, I'll get a goat.

I have it run 23/7 during the summer. I'm probably a bit more neglectful of it than I should be so I personally likely do it about every other month or when I feel it getting dull. It's only three blades. Takes maybe 5 minutes.

quote Originally posted by Zeb: Blackrams, you need to get ahold of TDA and have him fit your Kubota with remote controls. A couple of servos, a camera, and a cellular data link, and you can be sitting pretty in your house, away from all the allergens. Drive it just like a video game! Full autonomous operation might take a bit more effort, even for TDA.

Zeb,
I like the idea but, If this was a financially feasible option, I'd definitely consider doing that.

When the sink hole developed under the Corvette Museum in KY and all those Corvettes fell through the floor, the work to "fix" things back up was done with RC skid steers. It was fascinating to watch but, they made a point to say that RC control was very expensive.

Sorry, didn't mean to re-direct this thread.

Rams