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
– 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.
ONE-OF-A-KIND AQUATIC HARVESTER
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!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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.
The WaterBug includes the transport trailer, joystick remote control with viewing screen, and a set of two net extensions, or basically everything you need to start managing your small lake or pond. A sickle-cutter attachment is also available for purchase.
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