Development of a Compact Remote-Controlled Mower for Thai Agricultural Applications

¹ School of Agricultural Technology, King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Bangkok, Thailand, 10520
² Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi, Patrium Thani, Thailand, 12110
³ Institute of Innovative Robotics and Autonomous Vehicles, Department of Science Service, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation, Bangkok, Thailand, 10400

^* Corresponding author: luepong.lu@kmitl.ac.th

Abstract

This paper gives design and evaluation details of a remote-controlled gas-powered lawn mower to be used in agricultural land. The design makes use of push mechanical power, rotary cutting head, and wireless remote control to enhance the operating efficiency and keep the physical effort involved in hand cutting to a bare minimum. Detailed engineering analysis was conducted to quantify significant performance parameters like power requirement, fuel consumption, and ground coverage. These calculations were confirmed through field tests under real working conditions. Laboratory testing confirmed that the prototype exhibits superior mowing performance, improved driver comfort, and reduced maintenance effort compared to traditional manual operation. In addition to reducing energy consumption, the system significantly simplifies usability and safety through remote control operation and ergonomic handling. The findings confirm the feasibility and prospect of larger application of the prototype in small to medium-sized agricultural enterprises. The system also serves as a foundation for the future development of automation and incorporation of smart farming technology.