The cost of a robot lawn mower for domestic use ranges from approximately £500 up to £3100. This does not include commercial grade robot lawn mowers, which can cost substantially more. The price you will need to pay will largely depend on the size and features of your garden. The main things to look for are the maximum lawn size that a model can deal with and the maximum incline it can handle. Beyond this, the different manufacturers offer a number of different technologies and features, which may cause you to opt for one model rather than another.
Many of the manufacturers now have a large number of models. This article does not list every single robot lawn mower available to purchase for domestic use. Instead I have listed approximately 70 percent of the models available on the UK market. Where there are multiple models from a manufacturer that are quite similar in terms of features, I have listed one, rather than overwhelm you with a collection of models which are difficult to differentiate. Hopefully, this article should give you a reasonable overview of the price and features you should expect and provides a comparison between similar models.
Apologies for the heavy use of tables in this post, but I wanted to present all the information as concisely as possible. The prices I have shown are only for indicative purposes, based on the cheapest price available from major UK based online retailers in June 2018. The prices do tend to fluctuate up and down with time so these prices may not be accurate at the time of reading, but hopefully provide a reference point for you to research further. You may find the amount of mowers a little bit daunting, but at least it gives you a rough idea of what is out there. I have written another article explaining what I think the best robot lawn mowers are for small, medium and large gardens.
Robot Lawn Mowers for Small Gardens
The following table lists all the most common robot lawn mowers which are suitable for small gardens with a lawn size of up to 600 m². There is considerable variation in their features and you will need to explore each model in more detail before deciding which is right for you. I would suggest the first thing you should do is calculate the approximate area and maximum slope of your lawn and then you can immediately narrow down your options. There would be little point in opting for a robot lawn mower capable of 1000 m² if your total lawn area is only 200 m². Similarly, if you have sections of your lawn which are very steep, you must make sure the robot lawn mower you choose is capable of handling them. In general, robot lawn mowers can handle surprisingly steep slopes, but if you have a hilly lawn, it’s best to check first, rather than realise after you have the machine installed.
Robot Lawn Mowers For Small Lawns (Up To 600 m²)
| Robot Lawn Mower | Maximum Working Area | Maximum Incline | Charging Time | Mowing Time | Approximate Price |
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| Flymo 1200R | 400 m² | 14 ° | 50 minutes | 65 minutes | £550 |
| Husqvarna 105 | 600 m² | 14 ° | 50 minutes | 65 minutes | £850 |
| Robomow RX12U | 250 m² | 8.5° | 16-20 hours | 90-120 min | £500 |
| Robomow RX20U | 300 m² | 8.5° | 16-20 hours | 90-120 min | £700 |
| Bosch Indego 350 | 350 m² | 15° | 45 minutes | 30 minutes | £750 |
| Bosch Indego 400 Connect | 400 m² | 15° | 45 minutes | 30 minutes | £825 |
| Gardena Sileno City 250 | 250 m² | 14° | 60 minutes | 65 minutes | £600 |
| Gardena Sileno City 500 | 500 m² | 14° | 60 minutes | 65 minutes | £730 |
| Worx Landroid S WR105SI | 500 m² | 20° | 90 minutes | 40 minutes | £650 |
| Ambrogio L60 Deluxe | 200 m² | 22° | Needs manually charged | 120 minutes | £900 |
Robot Lawn Mowers For Medium Gardens
There is quite a wide variety of features and pricing available for robot lawn mowers capable of managing a mid-sized lawn. I have used 600 m² to 1500 m² (0.15 to 0.4 acres) as my arbitrary cut off for a medium sized lawn. This is more a reflection of the models available from robot lawn mower manufacturers, rather than based on any statistics I have about the average home owners lawn area. One important point to think about is whether it is worth opting for a robot lawn mower that can manage a slightly larger area of grass than your exact lawn dimensions. The benefits of this would be that it may result in less strain on the cutting mechanism and battery, and the mower may last longer. The downside is the additional upfront cost of a robot lawn mower that is able to manage a larger lawn.
Robot Lawn Mowers For Medium Lawns (600 m² to 1500m²)
| Robot Lawn Mower | Maximum Working Area | Maximum Incline | Charging Time | Mowing Time | Approximate Price |
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| Gardena R70LI | 700 m² | 14° | 50 minutes | 65 minutes | £850 |
| Gardena Sileno | 1000 m² | 19° | 60 minutes | 65 minutes | £1430 |
| Husqvarna 310 | 1000 m² | 22° | 60 minutes | 70 minutes | £1300 |
| Husqvarna 315 | 1500 m² | 22° | 60 minutes | 70 minutes | £1575 |
| McCulloch ROB 1000 | 1000 m² | 14° | 50 minutes | 65 minutes | £800 |
| Robomow RC 304u | 1000 m² | 20° | 50-70 minutes | 45-50 minutes | £1000 |
| Robomow RC 308u | 1500 m² | 20° | 70-90 minutes | 60-70 minutes | £1500 |
| Worx Landroid M WG790E.1 | 800 m² | 20° | 90 minutes | 60 minutes | £960 |
| Worx Landroid L WG798E | 1500 m² | 20° | 120 minutes | 60 minutes | £1200 |
| Ambrogio L85 Evolution | 1200 m² | 24° | 120 minutes | 105 minutes | £2000 |
Robot Lawn Mowers For Large Gardens
I have included models which can handle lawns from 1500 m² to 5000 m² (0.4 acres to 1.25 acres). If you have a larger lawn area than this, there are a number of manufacturers that can accommodate you. Ambrogio have an extensive range of robot lawn mowers for larger lawns. For example, the top model from Ambrogio can cut a lawn of up to 30 000 m² (7.5 acres), and costs approximately £20 000.
One of the most striking differences between the models listed below is the cutting time per charge of each model. In particular, it appears that Robomow’s models have a relatively short cutting time, compared to their charge time. However, you have to bear in mind that Robomow’s models have a wider cutting diameter and will generally be able to cut more of your lawn per unit of cutting time.
Robot Lawn Mowers For Large Gardens (1500 m² And Up)
| Robot Lawn Mower | Maximum Working Area | Maximum Incline | Charging Time | Mowing Time | Approximate Price |
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| Husqvarna Automower 420 | 2200 m² | 24 ° | 50 minutes | 75 minutes | £1900 |
| Husqvarna Automower 430X | 3200 m² | 24 ° | 50 minutes | 145 minutes | £2400 |
| Husqvarna Automower 450X | 5000 m² | 24 ° | 60 minutes | 270 minutes | £3000 |
| John Deere Tango E5 | 1800 m² | 19 ° | 80 minutes | 90 minutes | £2000 |
| Worx Landroid L WG797E.1 | 2000 m² | 20 ° | 120 minutes | 60 minutes | £1700 |
| Robomow RC 312 Pro SX | 2000 m² | 20 ° | 70-90 minutes | 60-70 minutes | £1650 |
| Robomow RS Royal RS615 Pro X | 3000 m² | 20 ° | 90-110 minutes | 55-70 minutes | £1900 |
| Robomow RS Royal 625 Pro | 4000 m² | 20 ° | 90-110 minutes | 55-70 minutes | £2300 |
| Robomow RS Royal 635 Pro SX | 5000 m² | 20 ° | 90-110 minutes | 80-100 minutes | £2800 |
| Honda Miimo 3000 | 4000 m² | 25 ° | 45 minutes | 90 minutes | £2550 |
| Ambrogio L85 Elite | 2200 m² | 24 ° | 180 minutes | 180 minutes | £2000 |
| Ambrogio L250i Elite S Plus | 5000 m² | 24 ° | 180 minutes | 420 minutes | £3000 |
I hope this has been a useful overview of the robot lawn mower models that are available. I was certainly surprised by the number of models available when I started listing them all down. This article only lists the most basic information about each model, but I hope it provides a starting point for you to research the available options further. Different models and manufacturers have different cutting systems and technology. Some offer smart features, wifi, GPS and remote scheduling. You’ll have to read a bit more and have a think what you want and need your robot lawn mower to do. When you work out the price difference between the models that offer tracking and scheduling of your mower via an app, you’ll have to decide whether this is worth the extra cost compared to models with no smart features.
