WaterBug Aquatic Weed Harvester | Remote Controlled & Lithium Battery Powered

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$15,999.00

Description

WaterBug | Remote Controlled Lake & Pond Weed Harvester

 

The Waterbug 3.0 is a remote controlled aquatic lake weed harvester featuring a harvesting camera that shows what the Waterbug sees on the remote viewing screen.  It is designed for managing aquatic vegetation and floating debris in lakefronts, ponds, and other small bodies of water. 

It is 5.4’ wide by 11’ 9” long but weighs only 375 lbs. and boasts a storage bunk capacity of 600 lbs. which is double the capacity over the 2.0 model! 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” of water and can cut and skim 34” wide, is adjustable down to 28” water depth by remote control, and features a long-lasting 24v lithium battery that can operate up to 5 hours on a single charge. The Waterbug has a remote sight range of 1,000 feet making it an ideal solution for individual pond owners and golf courses in need of an effective pond weed and algae solution!

 

 

The Waterbug has a remote sight range of 1,000 feet making it an ideal solution for individual pond owners and golf courses in need of an effective pond weed and algae solution!


Key Features

  • Remote controlled with harvester mounted camera & operator viewing screen
  • 3 in 1 cutter, skimmer, & collector
  • Long lasting  24v Lithium battery w/ up to 5 hour run time on a single charge
  • Load carrying capacity of up to 600 lbs.
  • 1000 feet sightline range
  • One person operation
  • Includes trailer designed to be pulled behind a garden tractor, ATV/UTV with a ball hitch (not street legal)
  • Optional Attachments: sickle-cutter and set of two skimmer boom extensions

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 peace-of-mind one year warranty.

WaterBug Specifications

  • 600 lb storage bunk capacity
  • Long-lasting 24v Lithium battery powered
  • 15 amp charger with up to 5 hour charge time
  • Operates up to 5 hours on a single charge
  • Made from marine grade aluminum and stainless-steel construction
  • Total weight is 375 lbs.
  • 34.5” harvesting width
  • 28” maximum cutting depth
  • 4” minimum operating depth
  • Variable speed steering
  • 1,000’ remote site range

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.

The following add-on options are also available:

  • Sickle Bar
  • Skimmer Boom Extensions
    (Contact us for pricing and details)

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.

VISIT LakeWeedHarvester.com or CLICK HERE to learn more!

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

FAQ

FAQs

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.

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