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Automower The Automower is made by Husqvarna and is designed to save time and make life easier. It can handle up to 1,800 square meters. Once the boundaries of a lawn are set with a perimeter wire system, Automower can be trusted to wander off on its own continuously mowing rain or shine, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, recharging itself as needed. The Automower cuts the grass neatly and fertilizes as it mows because short clippings drops back onto the lawn. The Automower is safe to leave running around animals because it can sense the objects and animals around it. The Automower can be programmed to run continuously or during certain hours of the day. Automowers use about the same amount of electricity as a 15-watt light bulb, and is quieter than the typical volume of a television. The Automower weights 15.6 lbs (7.1 kg), has a length of 28 inches (710mm), has a width of 23.6 inches (660mm), and has a height of 10.2 inches (260 mm). Automower is a bit pricey, costing $1,500 to $2,000. If the Automower runs for sixteen hours, it spends half of that time recharging. The Automower occasionally has trouble with steep hills, but can usually pick itself up fairly quickly. Continue to Roomba |