Description

Aquatic Vegetation Harvesting with the WaterBug

The WaterBug is a remote-controlled aquatic lake weed harvester featuring a harvesting camera that shows what the WaterBug sees on the remote screen. It is designed for managing aquatic vegetation and floating debris in lakes, ponds, and other small bodies of water.

The WaterBug is 5 feet 4 inches wide by 11 feet long (5 feet wide by 7 feet 8 inches long when set up for storage) but weighs only 375 pounds and boasts a storage bunk capacity up to 600 pounds which is double the capacity of the previous version of the WaterBug! This makes it easy for one person to use as it fits on a compact trailer that can be pulled behind a 4-wheeler or garden tractor.

It floats in as little as 4 inches of water and can cut and skim 34-inch wide, has an adjustable cutting depth of down to 28 inches below the surface by remote control and features a long-lasting 24-volt lithium battery that can operate between 4-5 hours on a single charge.

The WaterBug has a 1,000-foot line-of-sight remote range, making it an ideal solution for individual pond owners and golf courses in need of an effective pond weed and algae solution! Starting at $15,999.00

The WaterBug Weed Harvester, also searched as the Water Bug Weed Harvester, is a compact remote-controlled machine built for cutting, collecting, and skimming aquatic vegetation in ponds, lakes, channels, and shoreline areas.

The WaterBug Aquatic Weed Harvester, WaterBug Harvester, and WaterBug 3.0 are common search terms used by buyers comparing a smaller-scale harvesting system for personal or property-management use.

For shoppers researching an aquatic weed harvester for sale, the WaterBug provides a battery-powered option with remote control, live camera visibility, a storage bunk, and optional cutting and skimming attachments.

WaterBug 3.0 remote controlled aquatic weed harvester

Key Features

Remote-controlled operation with live camera feed & operator viewing screen.

1,000-foot direct line-of-sight range.

Long-lasting 24-volt lithium battery w/ 4–5 hour run time & Bluetooth fuel gauge.

Includes 15-amp battery charger (3.5-hour fast-charge time).

Dual paddle-wheel electric drive (no gas, hydraulics, or oil leaks).

Specialized “Harvest Mode” fixed-speed paddle setting.

42-inch cutting width and 34-inch intake harvesting width

Adjustable cutting depth down to 28-inches below the surface.

Bi-directional and variable-speed intake conveyor

High-capacity storage bunk holds up to 600 pounds (11 cubic feet) of weeds.

Clear polycarbonate bunk sides for easy visual checks via live camera.

Automatic shoreline discharge and dumping conveyor.

Includes custom aluminum launching trailer with 2-inch ball hitch (not street legal).

Foldable aluminum frame design for easy transport and off-season storage.

Easy one-person operation.

Optional attachment: 42-inch sickle-cutter for heavy submerged vegetation.

Optional attachment: skimmer boom funnel extensions (expands intake to 7 feet)

Optional attachment: algae & sweeper brush for sticky floating mats.

The WaterBug Harvester has a front conveyor to collect weeds and floating debris from the water. A second storage bunk conveyor stores harvested material that can be off-loaded easily at the shoreline when full. The WaterBug is intuitive to use and simple to operate and is backed by a one-year, peace-of-mind warranty.

This WaterBug machine, also searched as a Water Bug machine, combines cutting, skimming, and collection in one remote-controlled platform.

Specifications

WaterBug Specifications

600 pound storage bunk capacity

Long-lasting 24-volt lithium battery

Includes 15-amp battery charger (3.5-hour fast-charge time).

Operates 4 to 5 hours on a single charge

Total weight is 375 lbs.

42” harvesting width

28” maximum cutting depth

4” minimum operating depth

Variable speed steering

1,000’ remote site range

Camera & Equipment

WaterBug 3.0 Camera System

The 3.0 WaterBug includes an on-board harvesting camera and a detachable operator viewing screen! The harvester-mounted camera gives the operator a close-up view of the front of the machine while harvesting or cutting, similar to if you were sitting on the machine. It is helpful for following weed lines, rounding corners, or when the machine is facing away from the operator. The camera also features IR night vision capabilities.

The standard Waterbug comes with a long-lasting 24v Lithium battery, live camera with remote viewing screen, set of two net extensions, and trailer.

Optional Attachments

The following add-on options are also available:

Sickle Bar

Skimmer Boom Extensions

(Contact us for pricing and details)

About WaterBug

Waterbug is a one of a kind modular aquatic cleanup machine designed for harvesting aquatic weeds, algae and floating debris of all kinds in ponds, lake shores, channels, and more! Our Patent Pending design is custom engineered to make lake & pond cleaning simple, fun, affordable, and available to everyone. Maintaining your waterfront is now easier and quicker than ever before.

Waterbug comes with a variety of modular attachments that allow the machine to function well in all environments.

For customers looking for a duckweed harvester, the WaterBug can be configured to collect floating vegetation and debris while its conveyor and storage bunk help move collected material out of the water.

VISIT LakeWeedHarvester.com or CLICK HERE to learn more!

Call us at 877-224-4899 for more information and pricing!

FAQs

How does the WaterBug work?

The WaterBug is a fully electric aquatic harvester operated via a handheld remote control equipped with a live camera screen. It cuts vegetation up to 28 inches deep, transports the weeds into an onboard storage bunk via conveyor, and dumps the collected material onto shore, all while you remain comfortably on land.

What types of lake weeds can the WaterBug clear?

It easily cuts, skims, and collects Eurasian milfoil, curly-leaf pondweed, coontail, eelgrass, floating algae mats, duckweed, and loose prop-chop fragments.

How does the WaterBug compare to the WaterBeetle?

The WaterBug is our larger, full-sized harvester featuring a deeper cutting depth (28 inches vs. 12 inches), higher load capacity (up to 600 pounds vs. 250 pounds), live onboard camera feed, and wider cutting width (42 inches vs. 36 inches).

Are chemical permits required to operate the WaterBug?

No. The WaterBug is a 100% mechanical harvesting system. Because it physically removes organic vegetation without chemicals, it typically requires no chemical application permits for residential waterfront use.

How is the machine transported and launched?

Each WaterBug comes with a custom aluminum low-speed transport trailer. You can tow it behind an ATV, UTV, or lawn tractor, back it right to the water’s edge, and launch without needing a formal boat ramp.

What’s the average run time per charge?

The WaterBug runs up to 5 hours on a full charge, depending on weed density and operational speed.

How does the WaterBug handle uneven lake bottoms or rocky areas?

It’s designed for smooth, shallow areas. If the sickle cutter runs into an obstruction like a large rock, fence post, or stump, it will shear off the shear pin. This protects the sickle cutter from damage. Simply replace the shear pin to resolve. Operators should avoid submerged obstructions to avoid shearing off the shear pin.

Can one person carry and launch the WaterBug alone?

Yes. It’s compact and arrives on its trailer with a 2” receiver. At 375 lbs., it is lightweight enough for one person to launch.

Does it cut or pull weeds?

It cuts and collects floating and submerged lake and pond weeds using a front-mounted sickle cutter and conveyor belt that lifts material into the storage bunk.

How much vegetation can it hold before needing to be emptied?

The storage bunk holds 600 lbs of wet vegetation.

Can it be used in deep water away from the shoreline?

Yes, but it is designed to cut and collect submerged lake weeds down to 30” water depth.

What is the range of the remote control?

The Wireless remote siteline range is 1,000 feet.

Is it noisy during operation?

No. It’s battery powered and runs quietly, making it ideal for residential lakefronts without disturbing wildlife or neighbors.

Does it require any routine maintenance?

No, but it is recommended that you clean the cutter bar and conveyor after each use, check for plant buildup around the drive system, and fully recharge the battery before storing.

Can the WaterBug operate in light algae blooms or floating pollen mats?

Yes. It’s effective for surface algae and floating debris.

Is the WaterBug a duckweed harvester?

The WaterBug can collect floating vegetation such as duckweed and other surface debris, making it useful for customers searching for a duckweed harvester for pond and shoreline cleanup.

Shipping & Warranty

Warranty

The Waterbug is intuitive to use and simple to operate and is backed by a peace-of-mind one year warranty.

Shipping Note

Please allow 5 business days for processing and handling of this oversized item before it ships. You will receive an automated email with tracking information as soon as your order is on its way.

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