WaterBeetle Personal Lake and Pond Weed Harvester and Skimmer
The Ultimate Compact Aquatic Weed Harvester, Algae Skimmer, and Floating Debris Remover for Lakes, Ponds, and Shorelines
Are floating algae blooms, duckweed infestations, or chopped aquatic weeds ruining your lakefront view? Take control of your waterfront with the WaterBeetle, the industry’s most affordable, quiet, and eco-friendly remote-controlled lake weed harvester and pond skimmer.
Designed specifically for homeowners, golf courses, and private pond owners, the WaterBeetle makes waterfront management fast, simple, and chemical-free. Starting at $7,999.00.
Powerful Performance in a Compact Aquatic Harvester
Built with an ultra-durable, lightweight aluminum frame, the WaterBeetle delivers heavy-duty harvesting power without the hassle of heavy machinery. Operating in as little as 4 inches of water, it effortlessly clears tight spaces around piers, boat lifts, docks, and shallow shorelines where larger harvesters simply can’t reach.
Key Features
- Remote controlled skimmer/harvester
- Long-lasting 24-volt lithium battery with 6 hour run time & Bluetooth fuel gauge
- Includes 15-amp charger (3.5-hour charge time)
- Built-in trailer system with 2-inch ball hitch (no boat landing needed)
- Load-carrying capacity up to 250 pounds / 5 cubic feet in sled-type bunk storage
- 1,000 feet sightline range
- Easy one-person operation
- Powerful electric dual-paddle wheel drive (no gas or hydraulics)
- 36-inch cutting width and 29.5-inch harvesting width
- Adjustable cutting depth up to 12 inches (manually adjustable)
- Forward / reverse intake conveyor
- Foldable aluminum frame for easy storage and transport
- Optional attachment: sweeper brush for algae and duckweed
- Optional attachment: 36-inch sickle-cutter for cutting and collecting weeds down to 12 inches
The WaterBeetle harvester has a front conveyor that collects weeds and floating debris from the water. A second sled-type storage bunk stores harvested material that can be easily pulled to a desired area for off-loading when full. The WaterBeetle is intuitive to use and simple to operate. The WaterBeetle is backed by a peace-of-mind one-year warranty.
ONE-OF-A-KIND AQUATIC HARVESTER
WaterBeetle 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!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is the WaterBeetle suitable for small residential ponds?
Yes. Measuring 5 feet wide by 7 feet long and weighing approximately 230 pounds, the WaterBeetle is explicitly engineered for residential lakefronts, private ponds, and small waterways. It operates in water depths as little as 4 inches.
What types of aquatic vegetation can the WaterBeetle clean up?
It excels at harvesting floating algae blooms, duckweed, prop-chopped weed fragments, pondweed, and light submerged aquatic vegetation when paired with the optional sickle-cutter.
How does the WaterBeetle compare to the larger WaterBug model?
The WaterBeetle is our most affordable, entry-level personal harvester designed for lighter vegetation and shallow ponds. Compared to the larger WaterBug (which features a 28-inch depth cut, 500 pound payload, and larger frame), the WaterBeetle provides maximum maneuverability, lower cost, and simpler handling for individual property owners.
Does the WaterBeetle require a live camera system?
No. Because the WaterBeetle is designed for visual shoreline and small-pond operations within line-of-sight range, you can easily control every movement directly from shore without complex camera gear.
How is the machine transported and launched?
Every unit includes an integrated low-speed trailer frame with a 2-inch ball hitch coupler. Simply hook it up to your garden tractor, quad, or UTV, back it into the water – no formal boat launch required – and start harvesting immediately.
All products are manufactured and sold by Lake Weeders Digest LLC
Toll Free: 877-224-4899
Address:
Lake Weeders Digest LLC.
5620 International Pkwy, New Hope, MN 55428