LawnBott Professional LB2110 and LB2150 Review
A robotic lawn mower review
In this in-depth review of the LawnBott LB2110 and LB2150, we reveal more information about this automatic lawn mower than anywhere else. UPDATED on February 10, 2010.
It is difficult to truly classify the LawnBot LB2110 and LB2150 as entry-level automowers. The term 'entry level' is more of a technicality than anything else. In fact, the major internal parts on the LawnBott LB2110 / LB2150 are identical to the LawnBott LB3210 / LB3250. What is 'entry level' about the LawnBott LB2110 and LB2150 is mostly software related.
When compared to the LawnBott LB3210, missing characteristics of the LB2110 and LB2150 can be summarized in 9 points:
- Mow times max out at 6 hours per day due to a software limitation
(slightly over half acre lawns)
- Lead acid batteries in the LB2110 limits hill capability to 12 degrees (this does not apply to the LB2150 which can handle 27 degree slopes)
- The exterior looks plain.
- It comes with 330 ft. of perimeter wire instead of 500 ft.
- It comes with 100 pegs instead of 200.
- Maximum of 3 zones instead of 4
- No alarm on board
- No remote control
- Does not adapt its mowing schedule to how quickly or slowly your lawn grows (simply sticks to the schedule you set)
Besides the points above, you can expect the LB2110 to mow your lawn just as good as the LawnBott LB3210 / LB3250 and LB3510/ LB3550. In fact, I could end this review right here because beyond the points above, our LawnBott LB3210 review will do.
In my opinion, the LawnBott LB2150 is the best “budget based” choice when compared to all robotic lawn mowers on the market. If you were to compare it to riding lawn mowers, lawn services and most push mowers it will pay for itself within the first two or three years of ownership which explains why it is one of our top sellers. Simply put, when it comes to overall upkeep, maintenance cost and repair cost the LB2110 and LB2150 edges them all out in the long run and keeps going and going – or shall I say mowing and mowing.
The only difference between the LB2150 and the LB2110 are the battery types. The LB2110 uses two lead acid batteries and the LB2150 uses one lithium battery. Run times and coverage areas are both identical. Below is an explanation of what this means for you:
 LawnBott LB2110 Robotic Lawn Mower
- The added weight from the lead acid batteries can be helpful for thick St Augustine grass.
- Added weight limits slopes to 12 degrees.
- Total weight of the mower is 39 pounds which is less than half that of a Robomower RL1000 or RL850. (See image on the right.)
- Expect to replace the lead acid batteries every 24 to 36 months.
LawnBott LB2150 Robotic Lawn Mower
- Reduced weight allows it to mow 27 degree slopes like the LB3210 and LB3250.
- Life expectancy of lithium batteries are two to three times longer lead acid batteries.
- Lithium batteries do not have a memory.
In case you are wondering...YES we think it is well worth the added upfront cost to get the LawnBott LB2150 unless your needs require lead acid batteries.
LawnBott Accessories and Parts
The dimensions of the LawnBott LB2110 and LB2150 box are 29 x 24 x 14 inches. The packaging of the mower is similar to that of the LB3210 series so I will not go into much detail here because we covered it in the LawnBott Evolution LB3210 & LB3250 review.
- Covered charging base
- 330 ft of LawnBott perimeter wire
- 100 pegs
- Perimeter signal transmitter
- Installation ruler
- Power supply
- Printed manual (multi-lingual)
- LawnBott DVD installation video
- Our exclusive USB upgrade cable*
- Exclusive tips and advice guide*
*This guide and USB cable are included only when you order from LawnBotts.com.
Since the accessories are identical across the LawnBott brand of lawn mowers, you can refer to our LawnBott LB3510 review for reviews on pack-in accessories parts that come with this LawnBott.
Not enough wire and pegs: LawnBott did not skimp on features for their entry level lawn mowing robot, but they surely skimped on how much pegs and wire comes with it! If your lawn is more than 6,000 sq ft, prepare to buy more wire and pegs. Keep in mind that the LawnBott LB3210 comes with 170 feet more wire and 100 more pegs than the LB2110/50.
The charging hut for the LawnBott LB2110 is green and is similar to that of the LB3210. So far the LawnBott is the only brand that offers fully covered charging. However, a covered charging garage is more cosmetic than anything else as these mowers are designed to stay out all the time and rain will not harm the lawn mower.
Design & Appearance Review
In my opinion, the LawnBott Professional LB2110 and LB2150 looks "okay". It is not the best looking robot mower on the market. In fact, it looks plain when it compares to the rest of LawnBott models. But don’t be deceived by the look. The appearance of this LawnBott is its weakest feature. 
 The LB2110 and LB2150 is equipped with an adjustable rain sensor. This sensor can be adjusted by turning one of the probes. Within the menu you can set how you want the robot to respond to rain. The settings allow you to ignore rain, go to base during rain then resume once it stops, or go to base and wait for users to resume sessions.
The rain sensor works just as perfect as the other LawnBott models.
The interface of the LawnBott LB2110 / LB2150 consists of a two line LCD and a hand full of buttons.
ON – Power Button
OFF – Turns off the LawnBott
START / PAUSE – Pause is standby mode. Start is for manually starting the mower.
CHARGE – Sends the mower back to the charging base or forces a session
- ARROW DOWN: Scrolls through options
+ ARROW UP: Scrolls through options
( ENTER ): make selection and advance to next menu
The chassis of the LawnBott LB2110 and LB2150 is similar to that of LawnBott LB3210 and LB3250. The Professional LB2110 has an advantage for St Augustine lawns because of its weight. Other than that, the LB2150 is a winner because it can handle steep slopes with ease.
Optional spiked wheels give the LawnBott an advantage over most robotic lawn mowers. LawnBott lawn mowers are the most flexible in offering options and add-ons to help the mower adapt to your lawn. When fitted with spiked wheels, the LB2110/50 improves its maneuverability on slopes, lawns will holes and damp grass for those of us who tend to "not" mow when the lawn is covered with dew.
The interior of this robot lawn mower can be accessed by removing the two dome nuts and plastic transparent covering.
A - Lithium battery
B - Slot for lead acid battery (LB2110)
C - Mowing motor
D - Perimeter Wire sensor
E - Bump sensor micro switches
F - Blade motor
G - Main board (enclosed)
Install review
Installing the LB2110 and LB2150 robotic lawn mower is no different than installing the other LawnBott automowers. You’d want to map out a plan for wire placement…something we help you with for free of charge when you order from us. Next, start out by connecting the wire to one of the connectors on the base.  Then continue staking wire down around the lawn without overlapping. Finish the loop by connect it to the other connector. On small lawns installation can be completed in a couple hours. On lawns that are closer to half acre it could take several hours.
Since scheduling this LawnBott Professional lawn mower works similar to the other LawnBotts, you can read more about the scheduling in our LawnBott LB3510 review.
Like the other LawnBotts, the mow quality is superb. It simply follows the schedule that you setup. For example, if you want your LawnBott to mow your grass from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) - it will do just that. If it is raining or the batteries are low, the mower will override the schedule.
The motors in the LawnBott Professional LB2110 and LB2150 are identical to those in the LawnBott Evolution series. Since they are so similar, you can refer to our LawnBott LB3210 and LB3250 review for complete field test results.
When the lawn mower finds high grass, it will automatically spiral in a tight circular motion, working its way outward similar to the iRobot Roomba spot cleaning mode.
The LawnBott LB2150 can handle up to 27 degree slopes. In our test, it mowed hills as good as the LawnBott LB3210. On the other hand, the LawnBott LB2110 can only handle about 12 degree slopes. On slopes beyond 15 degrees, the weight of the LB2110 robotic lawn mower prevents it from stopping quick enough when traveling down hill.
The LB2110 and LB2150 automowers can have two user controlled entry points along with the docking entry point (3 zones). I personally prefer robotic lawn mowers to allow for four zones, but having three is not a deal breaker by any means. Since the LB2110 lawn mower is narrow, it is easy to combine zones without worrying whether or not the mower finds all the areas.
When it comes to safety, the LawnBott Professional LB2110 and LB2150 are equal to the LawnBott Evolution LB3210 and LB3250. Equipped with a blade guard and tilt sensors, this mower passes CPSC standards for robotic lawn mowers.
The LB2110 and LB2150 robotic lawn mowers are quiet and can barely be heard when standing just 15 feet away from them. In our test, this automatic lawnmower mowed during night hours without disturbing our neighbors. In fact, you cannot hear it indoors unless it is very close to a window.
Summary and Final Thoughts
- Lowest priced autonomous LawnBott
- Compact size
- Been on the market internationally for over 8 years
- According to our repair records, this lawn mower is literately the best in reliability
- Mows equally as good as the top end LawnBott lawn mowers
- Same quality parts found in higher end LawnBott mowers
- Slightly over 1/2 acre lot limitation
- Docking station must be placed in the largest zone
- Does not come with enough wire and pegs
In summary, the LawnBott LB2110 and LB2150 raises the bar for entry-level robot mowers. If you are in the market for a robotic mower because you want to save time and money, you may not need to look beyond the LawnBott LB2150.
Kudos to Zuchetti for not skimping back on quality on their entry-level fully automatic lawn mower.
Clint Dawson
www.LawnBotts.com
(888) 483 0063
sales@lawnbotts.com
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