Got it!! I have a lot to say about this thing already. First, about me. I'm a rancher, and have been around plenty of well built equipment. I'm a tool geek obviously, why else would I buy this. 🤣 I've been into radio controlled hobbies for about 20 years, both ground and air. I'm a huge tinkerer and love buildibg stuff. So I know well built tools the second I handle them.
With that out of the way; the MOWRATOR is an absolute unit. It is incredibly well built, and designed. It's obvious a lot of thought and care was given to every aspect of the tool. Right out of the box, I noticed the hardware was very good quality. Every single screw had blue thread lock already on. The included tools will get the job done. But, I used high quality RC tools/drivers. Every bolt hole was tapped well with no burs or damaged threads. The screws went in easily. I read about people having trouble tightening the wheel screws. -Use a better tool. - I had no issues, even using a 1/4" DeWalt driver. EZ... The welds are all attractive. Even the steel used on the side guards is super thick gauge. (See pics next to my hand.)
The hose nipple for cleaning it out is a nice touch. Even better, it's a machined solid brass nipple with an o-ring. These are standard fittings you can get at any hardware store. Solid brass; machined-not cast) fittings are not cheap. Again- back to the extra care given.
I was only able to test it very briefly. We're in fire season ah full restrictions on cutting grass. But, I did run it around without the blades, as well as cut a small area with lots of obstacles and weeds as high as 4 feet. I'm still on the box stock firmware BTW! Heads up to those who haven't gotten this yet: This is not like the plastic toy "robot mowers". This is a heavy duty piece of equipment, that with a few firmware tweaks will be capable of serious work. I attracted a quick clip of bumping into a row of 4 - 50 pound bales of hay. This is a legit piece of equipment guys.
I'm guessing they worked closely with someone who actually is an RC hobbyist. The drive motors have zero cogging. (Hesitation common in brushless motors in start up) It's so smooth. I was able to run it right around all obstacles etc easily. I drove it up and over a step to park it on my porch. It's just fun to drive. I can't wait to actually hit the thick stuff.