This is a subjective question—it depends on your garden layout, budget, and the level of ongoing support you might require throughout the product’s life. Generally, most people would describe the best robot mower as one that: As of 2025, we’ve yet to come across a brand that delivers on all of these fronts better than […]
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In most cases the answer to this is no. Brands such as Segway and Mammotion have changed the game by incorporating cameras into their RTK offerings. This complementing technology makes wire-free robots more conducive to UK lawns and gardens, dealing with tree cover (unless in extremely large blocks). RTK robots rely on satellite signals, radio
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There are a number of factors to consider when looking at the cost: The initial purchase and installation cost Robot mowers are generally more expensive than traditional electric or petrol powered mowers although for large gardens, they can be cheaper than a ride on mower that covers a similar area. Since RTK technology has really
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Although a number of manufacturers and third parties sell covers, the mowers that we sell in our robot shop are built to be outside with no cover during the season – the only recommendation is that the base is not in constant direct sunlight. You may want to buy a robot mower garage/ kennel for
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If the perimeter wire is buried, the likelihood of the wire being broken is low however it does happen. Whilst you may have expected rabbits in the garden to cause a problem, it’s the deer and weasels that tend to break the wire…or someone putting a spade through it! There are a number of ways
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Whilst extremely rare, a robot mower can look inviting to a thief as it is an expensive piece of equipment. If you are worried about theft, make sure you buy a model that has security features as this will ensure that if it does get stolen, it will be traceable and useless to anyone but yourself. Also check
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Without a perimeter wire (Satellite guided-robots): Most RTK robots will struggle with tree cover. It is extremely important to purchase a robot with complementing technology, such as advanced camera systems (found in new Segway Navimow and Mammotion Luba 2 platforms), designed to take over where RTK fails. Even still, extremely large swathes of trees may
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Most mowers cope with quite steep slopes (20 – 45%) however read the literature carefully and check if it affects the maximum area they can cover!. Normally a mower will cope with a much steeper slope in the middle of the garden than at the edge (around the perimeter). Also be aware of sudden changes
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A lot of conventional mowers create an updraft when working so not only do they cut the lawn but they suck up leaves etc. into the path of the blades. Robot mowers do not do this so, although they will cut leaves, which are grass height, they will not clear your lawn of leaves. On
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Robot lawn mowers can mow in the rain so long as they are cutting the grass every day i.e. it is not too long. Some makes have rain sensors which allow you to send them back to the base when it rains, but this feature is usually configurable. We advise putting your mower into storage
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