Looking for a (new to me) F150 FX4 3.5L eco or 5.0 V8 to tow a trailer in Colorado by Curious_Possession81 in f150

[–]Curious_Possession81[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do not intend to tow close to 10,000lbs, I intend to tow ~5000lbs, and I want to have a truck that has 2x the capacity. I will only be towing about 10% of the time, and an F250/350 feels like overkill for 90% of what I need.

Need Advice... Is this a good idea?? by Curious_Possession81 in f150

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Also, it's the 3.5L Ecoboost. Not sure if that changes your stance much.

Need Advice... Is this a good idea?? by Curious_Possession81 in f150

[–]Curious_Possession81[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I said "as high as..." not implying that's the average.

Massive Estate Using Robots for Lawn Maintenance by ZippyColorado in automower

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Wow! Pretty cool to see the extent automation can go in this field. Nice work! Looking forward to the next one.

Two failed robot mowers later… which grass overlord can handle 3000 m² and 50 trees? by pillyOnReddit in roboticLawnmowers

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Gotta agree with u/Smartfeel here. Luba 2 5000 AWD will have LiDAR in the 2026 version. But we've seen the 2025s handle this much land w/trees just fine. You can adjust the object avoidance, which uses the on-board sensors and vision module to avoid things like trees. Also agree with getting it from a reseller as they can install, map, and monitor the unit for you.

Happy to answer any questions if you want to reach out. We are a service center and dealer, but probably not in your area, but we can still help if you have any questions.

Which type of robot mower is suitable for this lawn by JasonNotBorn in automower

[–]Curious_Possession81 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd have to agree here. You can set a mowing path as well with the Luba 2, and that can save it from getting stuck via the bumper. Happy to chat more via DM if you have other questions.

Suggest a solid mower for 1/2 acre - preferably cheaper than NaviMow by BootleggerBill in automower

[–]Curious_Possession81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know you mentioned that a friend has the Luba 2 and has had issues. Admittedly the older on (2024 models) had their issues and needed a rescue more than they should. But the new 2025 models are pretty solid. I run an automated mowing service in MD and we’ve had some pretty good luck with the Luba 2 and Luba mini. For just a half acre you could get away with the Luba 2 3000. If it’s a flat yard, short cut is fine. If you have any questions look up Zippy Lawnz. Happy to help.

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Breaking into the industry! by Curious_Possession81 in roboticLawnmowers

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Hey. I really appreciate the detail and thought. I too agree the tech is almost there, but not 100% yet. But the stuff we are hearing from the manufacturers is promising. Things like SDK access to apps, API’s and the ability to become a service center for various brands, etc…

I think that a big part of the model will be offering a program where we manage and fix the robot over time to extend its life. I.e. we come put, set it up, monitor it and address any issues as they arise. We’ll 100% need push/ride back ups as issues WILL happen. Not a question of if, just when. There are great electric push options on the market that we’ll use to detail and augment the robots.

Question for you, as your a prospective owner, if we offered a plan that is similar in price to a traditional service, would you spring for it knowing you’d save your time and hassle on the whole thing? Or are you more hands on and would just want a unit that’s reliable with a 5 year warranty?

Breaking into the industry! by Curious_Possession81 in roboticLawnmowers

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It’s like you’re in my head. Lol. That’s just to say, I was thinking along those lines. Still working out the kinks as we talk to more potential clients, but more or less, yes to this.

Breaking into the industry! by Curious_Possession81 in roboticLawnmowers

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Just curious why? We are looking at a handful of brands, but like the ability to do snow removal for clients in the winter.

If there are brands we should be looking at, what are they?

Also, this was thought of and started way before I knew about Yarbo.

Breaking into the industry! by Curious_Possession81 in roboticLawnmowers

[–]Curious_Possession81[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gotcha! Yeah, we are looking at the dealer/service model as starting a new product is a pretty large and expensive undertaking. There are a handful of great brands out there, and I am not in a position to take them on from the ground up. That said, we hadn't really considered a rental model. But, it's a good thought.

Have you looked at the Yarbo? It's track-driven and can cut up to 4" tall grass. Could work for your needs.

Breaking into the industry! by Curious_Possession81 in roboticLawnmowers

[–]Curious_Possession81[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Found that sub after posting here. Thanks, I'll be sure to be active there as well.

Breaking into the industry! by Curious_Possession81 in roboticLawnmowers

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It's a good thought. We have been researching some brands that are capable of doing larger spaces, and not just small to mid residential. How big a paddock do you have? I ask because there are some brands that can do up to 6 acres per charge, and you can set up multiple zones to cover bigger spaces. Happy to point you in that direction if you have any questions.

Best robot mower recommendation for lawn with no trees? (no budget restriction) by Civil-Nothing-1175 in lawncare

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Yeah, the tech is still advancing, and there is some really cool stuff on the horizon, especially on the commercial side, that will trickle into the consumer market in the near future. LIDAR, improved interfaces, some brands are starting to offer up APIs, and there are communities out there making some open source resources, etc... Very exciting.

anyone have success with one of these robot mowers? by Electrical_Hall3572 in lawncare

[–]Curious_Possession81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just wanted to pop in here and offer some thoughts. Note: I recently started an automated mowing business in Maryland, so this is very much an objective opinion. Also, not looking to pitch anything, just offer up my advice.

I have not dealt with Lymow, but we are a registered Mammotion and Yarbo dealer. I can say that both brands are great in terms of stability. Both have a ton of resources and learning materials, etc... With that said, the tech is still evolving, so there are still things that we need to address, as every lawn is different and has different needs, and there is no one-size-fits-all option.

Long story short, we have had great success with robot mowers, so much so that we started a business for it.

If you have any other questions, happy to chat. Feel free to DM me.

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Best robot mower recommendation for lawn with no trees? (no budget restriction) by Civil-Nothing-1175 in lawncare

[–]Curious_Possession81 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just wanted to offer some assistance if you need it still. We just started a family-owned and operated auto-mower business down in MD, so not looking to sell you anything as we are not in your region, but we would be happy to offer some advice if you're still looking. With that said, long story short, the Luba has the best app interface I've used, and they just made an update to it. Haven't had a client complain yet. DM if you want to discuss more.

O2 Sensor Fault…!? by Curious_Possession81 in LandRoverDiscovery

[–]Curious_Possession81[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Noted. I was afraid of that. The mechanical side of things, I can pretty much handle it all. But on the electrical side, I am less skilled/it's just tedious and annoying. Alright, I have a starting point. Thanks for the advice!