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WaterBeetle
Compact remote-controlled lake weed skimmer/ harvester
(2x speed)
The WaterBeetle lowers the entry barrier for homeowners, making lake and pond management simple and accessible. With a cutting depth of 12 inches, a 250 lb. storage capacity, excellent maneuverability, and a built-in trailer, it’s the perfect choice for skimming algae blooms, duckweed, and cutting low-level vegetation.
Quiet, eco-friendly, and easy to operate, the WaterBeetle brings weed harvesting right to your shoreline. It’s the smarter way to keep your waterfront clear — giving you control, convenience, and cleaner water at home.
Make the WaterBeetle your ponds' personal harvester.
WaterBeetle features:
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Quiet - no gas engine or hydraulics.
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Compact - 7 ft. L x 5 ft. W operates in just 4 inches of water with 5 cu. ft. of weed storage!
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Easy to use - "tank" drive paddles for easy operation, simple controls with just three motors.
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Flexible operations - cut, skim, collect, manually dump.
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Environmentally friendly - no chemicals, just mechanical cutting and collecting.
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Low maintenance - just three electric motors, aluminum frame, one li-ion battery.
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Built in trailer - built in low speed, not street legal trailer. Launch in water and immediately start harvesting.
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Dimensions & specs:
Specs:
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Cut, skim, & collect - all in one compact machine
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Remote controlled, one person operation
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500 feet line of sight range
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Forward / reverse intake conveyor
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Cutting width: 36 inches
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Cutting depth: 12 inches - manually adjustable
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Harvesting width: 29.5 inches
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Machine weight: approximately 230 lbs.
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Rated payload capacity: 250 lbs. / 5 cu. ft.
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Sled type bunk storage and quick release bar for easy emptying
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24v battery, 8 hr. run time, easily swappable
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Li-ion battery with bluetooth fuel gauge
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Includes 15 amp charger with 3.5 hour charge time
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Aluminum frame
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Operates in < 4" of water depth
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Two paddle wheels each with independent high torque electric motor
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Fold-able for easy storage and transportation
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Includes built in trailer with ball hitch - for ATV/UTV/golf cart, not street legal
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Optional attachments: sickle-cutter and algae brush
WaterBeetle add-on attachments
WaterBeetle can be both an aquatic skimmer and cutter. Depending on your application the below add-on attachments may be necessary:
Sickle cutter
36-in. sickle cutter for aquatic vegetation - used if cutting.
Algae brush
Brush attachment used for algae, duckweed, and other "sticky" weeds that may not easily fall off the intake belt on their own. Mounts on top of intake conveyor.
WaterBeetle FAQ
Q: Is the WaterBeetle good for small ponds?
A: Yes — the WaterBeetle is specifically designed for small ponds and residential waterfronts. At just 7 ft. long, 5 ft. wide, and 230 lbs., it operates in as little as 4 inches of water.
Q: What can the WaterBeetle do?
A: The WaterBeetle skims, cuts (up to 12 inches deep with optional sickle), and collects aquatic vegetation. It's ideal for algae blooms, duckweed, and light weed growth.
Q: How is the WaterBeetle different from the WaterBug?
A: The WaterBeetle is smaller, lighter, and more affordable — it's the entry-level machine in the lineup. It has a 12-inch cutting depth vs. the WaterBug's 28 inches, 250 lb. payload vs. 500 lbs., and a 500 ft. range vs. 1,000 ft. Best for smaller ponds and lighter vegetation.
Q: Does the WaterBeetle have a camera?
A: The WaterBeetle does not include a live camera feed. It's designed for closer-range operation (500 ft. line of sight) where you can see the machine directly.
Q: Does the WaterBeetle come with a trailer?
A: Yes. The WaterBeetle has a built-in low-speed trailer so you can tow it to the water and launch immediately. Not street legal.
Q: How much does the WaterBeetle cost compared to other models?
A: The WaterBeetle is the most affordable machine in the lineup, designed to lower the entry barrier for homeowners. Contact a dealer for current pricing.
Bring weed harvesting home — order your WaterBeetle now.
Contact a dealer near you.