Here’s a guide on handling grel driveways with your lawn mower, tailored for robotic/remote-controlled mowers, with technical considerations and a summary table:
Key Considerations for Robotic Mowers on Grel Driveways
Surface Stability
Grel can shift under mower wheels, causing instability or uneven cuts. Opt for compacted grel (e.g., MOT Type 1) to minimize movement.
Avoid loose or large stones (>1cm diameter) that may jam blades or wheels.
Mower Specifications
Wheel Design: Larger, grippier wheels (e.g., 8–10" diameter) improve traction.
Blade Protection: Choose mowers with reinforced or elevated blades to reduce grel strikes.
Sensors: Ensure obstacle detection (e.g., LiDAR) is calibrated for grel to oid false stops.
Maintenance
Clean undercarriage weekly to prevent grel debris from damaging motors.
Inspect blades for chips caused by grel contact.
Comparison Table: Mower Features for Grel Driveways
| Feature | Requirement for Grel Driveways | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wheel Type | Wide, all-terrain tread | Prevents sinking or slippage |
| Cutting Height | Adjustable (min. 3" above grel) | Avoids blade-grel contact |
| Weight Distribution | Evenly balanced chassis | Reduces grel displacement |
| Obstacle Detection | High-sensitivity sensors | Detects loose grel piles |
Best Practices
Boundary Setup: Use physical edging or buried wire to keep mower on grass, oiding grel areas.
Manual Edging: Trim grel-edge grass manually to reduce mower workload.
Note: Robotic mowers are generally not designed for grel-hey zones; prioritize grass areas for efficiency.