If you own a large garden, you might understand the pain of mowing it. It’s difficult for an individual to spare time and mow a large garden, and if you hire someone, it will cost a lot for regular maintenance.
Undoubtedly, robot lawn mowers have made lawn mowing automatic and relieved the burden from lawn owners. But finding a lawn mower for large or commercial lawns is another challenge, as most robot mowers are for small to medium lawns.
To solve this problem for lawn owners, we are here with the best robot lawn mowers for large gardens: The Navimow X4 Series, Navimow H215, and Navimow Terranox. These are high-tech mowing beasts that can mow a large garden with perfection and maintain it at a minimal cost. Let’s get into their features, specifications, and other details.
The Navimow X4 Series
The Navimow X4 series is perfect for any kind of large garden, irrespective of the terrain, grass type, and obstacles. With its advanced technology, it’s highly efficient for large gardens and offers incredible results in minimal time.
For 2000 m² and 5000 m²
The X4 series currently has two models, X420 and X450. Both of them are suitable for large gardens. The X420 can mow lawns up to 2000 m². It has a 10 Ah battery, which needs 75 minutes of recharging to work for 90 minutes. It mows 675 m² per charge.
The X450 can handle lawns up to 5000 m². It has a 15 Ah battery, which needs 100 minutes of recharging to work for 130 minutes. It can mow an area of 1300 m² per charge.
They offer incredible efficiency. Firstly, they are equipped with a 43 cm deck that mows a wider area at a time. Because of dual-disc and 12 blades, the deck offers 1.8x the coverage of single-disc systems. Not only that, but they travel at 0.8 m/s to cover large gardens in minimal time.
All Wheel Drive (AWD) for All Terrains
One of the key features of the X4 series is that it offers All Wheel Drive (4WD). It uses all its wheels to power the lawnmower, which makes it capable of conquering all types of terrains.
Usually, lawnmowers, including the traditional and robotic lawnmowers, do not work on steel slopes. However, X4 mowers can handle up to 84% (40⁰) incline, which is exceptional. Its 5:5 balanced centre-of-gravity distribution does not let it skid over a slope and maintains enough traction.
The mower is made for all terrains. It goes over border kerbs, potholes, and performs well on dips and bumps across the lawn. The best part is that it even works on a gravel path with a steep slope. The dual suspension gives superior control in all types of terrains.
For bumpy and uneven lawns, the mower has a Traction Control System (TCS), which adjusts the wheel torque to prevent slipping. Secondly, there is an adaptive blade system, which keeps the blade floating on uneven grounds to prevent scraping and lawn damage.
Xero-Turn™
The Xero-Turn™ is what sets the X4 series apart from any kind of robotic lawnmower and even the bulky zero-turn mowers.
The mowers are capable of making a zero-turn without damaging the turf. Their front-wheel zero-turn steering is pretty smooth. Due to enough traction and agility at the same time, the mower can turn 360⁰ without tearing the turf, which means it solves the age-old problem of traditional zero-turn mowers.
The notable feature is that the front wheels aren’t free to move like in a normal zero-turn mower. In fact, they can automatically switch between the zero-turn and automotive-grade Ackermann steering. Thus, when normal steering is needed, the front wheels turn into automotive-grade Ackermann steering, and when a sharp turn is needed, the zero-turn steering is activated.
That’s how the mower conquers every lawn and works in complex spaces and tight areas.
MowMentum™ Cutting
The MowMentum™ cutting takes mowing precision, neatness, and speed to the next level. We have already discussed how efficient the mower is because of the wider deck, high speed, and super-fast charging. But there is a lot more.
The technology makes the robotic lawn mowers capable of handling any kind of grass and conditions. Be it thick, long, or dense, it mows everything. It gives incredible results on all grass types.
It is powered by two 180W cutting motors and has a dual-disc system. Which is why it handles tough and long grass. Users can adjust the height between 2 and 9.5 cm, so they can adjust the best cutting height for any grass type.
It’s also equipped with a smart cutting algorithm that automatically detects challenging, tall, and tough grass and lifts blades.
The X4 series never overlooks edges. It can do zero-distance cutting. It mows between the lawn and the kerb to ensure there are no grass blades left. If there is a wall or fence, it mows within 5 cm and ensures your lawn looks immaculate from every corner.
Incredible Navigation Accuracy
X4 mowers can navigate easily in large gardens. They are equipped with EFLS™ NRTK (Network Real-time Kinematics). They get to know the exact position in your large garden with incredible precision.
NRTK is better than RTK as it works through multiple reference stations and providers. If one fails, there are other stations to help the mower know its exact position. It also mitigates the distance errors and helps the mower achieve centimetre-level accuracy.
The best part is that there is no need to install any local antennas. You just need to connect your mower to the Navimow app.
Along with that, the mower uses 360⁰ VSLAM (Visual Simultaneous Localisation and Mapping). It uses cameras to map the area and create the lawn layout. It helps the mower understand the lawn, obstacles, position, etc.
Auto Mapping
The mowers automatically map your lawn. It recognises the boundaries and creates a freehand virtual map.
With its GeoSketch™ real-scene mapping, it uses triple panoramic cameras and ToF sensors to generate real-scene maps for live editing. Users can edit the map on their phone, create zones, and adjust the schedule. They can create up to 120 zones, including no-zone areas, which is more than enough for large gardens.
Because the mapping is automated, you don’t have to walk with the mower to get an idea of the lawn. It accurately detects kerbs, fences, flowerbeds, trees, etc.
Obstacle Avoidance
The X4 series has also mastered obstacle avoidance. Its AI-powered 360⁰ VisionFence™ detects obstacles within a 5 metre range. It always maintains a distance of 1 metre from all obstacles to ensure safety.
It detects everyday obstacles, such as toys, balls, books, backpacks, tyres, etc. It also recognises animals, including cats, dogs, cows, rabbits, squirrels, horses, etc. Its Animal Protection ensures the safety of pets and animals roaming in the garden. It mows your lawn without harming them.
The best part is that the mower is night-ready. It can detect objects and pets at night and mow your lawn. Thus, you don’t have to wait for the next morning and can make the lawn ready for any night event. Its noise level is also under 68 dB(A), so it mows the lawn without disturbing your family and neighbours.
The Navimow H215
The Navimow H215 is meant for extremely complex lawns. With its advanced navigation technology and AI assistance, it can navigate any lawn irrespective of the obstacles. It takes obstacle detection and lawn mapping to the next level.
For 1500 m²
The Navimow H215 is for lawns up to 1500 m². It can mow the area within 10.14 hours. The 7.65 Ah battery requires 90 minutes of recharging, and it can power the mower for 170 minutes continuously.
Its daily coverage is 3,800 m², which is incredible. It is powered by 2X faster charging and cutting speeds than previous generations.
With this mower, you can control up to 30 zones. You can set the time and height for these areas precisely.
EFLS™ LiDAR AI Triple Fusion System
The mower is equipped with three navigation technologies: NRTK, LiDAR, and Network RTK. By combining all these technologies and AI, it conquers all scenes and terrains.
The Network RTK determines the exact location of the mower with centimetre-level precision. It knows where to mow and what areas to avoid.
The LiDAR technology scans your garden with 200,000 points per second. It creates a detailed 3D map of the lawn without any blind spots. Thus, the mower understands every corner, contour, and edge.
The vision technology captures everything in the lawn with its 140⁰ RGB camera. It helps the mower identify objects and understand the lawn better.
The mower is capable of switching between position modes within 20ms. It ensures reliable performance in every situation.
Advanced Obstacle Detection
The Navimow H215 series has an incredible obstacle detection system. With the help of LiDAR and Vision technologies, the mower can detect 200+ obstacles with 1 cm detection accuracy.
The high-resolution LiDAR helps the mower detect tiny objects like toys, hoses, and chair legs. It can detect animals, lawn items, and even suspended objects.
It can identify over 20 animal types. It automatically slows down when any animal is nearby. It maintains a safe distance and reroutes in no time.
Even at night, the mower can detect obstacles accurately. It can perform in total darkness.
GeoSketch™
The mower has the revolutionary GeoSketch™ technology. Using the LiDAR and vision, it can create a real, interactive map of your garden. You can easily visualise and edit it for fine-tuning. It gives you complete control of your lawn, and it precisely mows every area.
You just need to drop the mower on the lawn. It automatically maps everything and starts mowing. You don’t have to do anything manually.
Terrain Adapt
The Navimow H215 is capable of working in different terrains. Its Intelligent 3D Terrain Adapt analyses your whole lawn. It divides your lawn into optimised zones to plan the ideal route.
It can also work on slopes up to 45% (24⁰). Its Electronic Stability Control regulates the wheels during turns and maintains the balance and centre of gravity. It ensures the mower remains stable on the terrain and even slopes.
The off-road wheels of the mower also assist in conquering terrains. It enhances the mower’s traction on the lawn. It works in narrow paths, open terrain, and almost everywhere.
Artisan-level Mowing
The mower offers exceptional precision and quality. It has a 100W cutting motor, which is powerful enough to work on dense grass.
Its advanced cutting module has 6 blades to deliver clean cuts. It also has an anti-clogging disc to prevent clogging due to grass clippings. You witness even cutting in every corner of the lawn.
The mower also takes care of the edges in your lawn. With the EdgeSense™, it can trim as close as 5 cm from walls, fences, and flower beds. It also has the ride-on mode, which offers zero-edge cutting that glides cleanly across borders and transitions.
Easy Control
Controlling the mower is extremely simple. You can use the app to set the schedule, zones, and heights. You can get it started through the app or via voice control. It also has some buttons on the mower to give instant and intuitive control, along with a bright colour display.
Quiet Operation
The H215 is extremely quiet. Despite the advanced technologies and powerful motor, it has only a 60 dB(A) noise level. It does not disturb anyone in the house, and you will not receive complaints from your neighbours while using it.
Extreme Weather Ready
The mower is ready to handle extreme weather. Firstly, it knows about the rain and snow through the weather forecast, so it plans ahead. When there is strong wind, rain, snow, or extreme heat, it pauses mowing and returns to its charging station. It resumes mowing when the weather is favourable.
The Navimow Terranox
The Navimow Terranox is the special lineup for commercial properties. It’s a commercial mower to mow large areas with perfection. It addresses the limitations of common robot mowers and automates lawn mowing in large properties.
For 12,000 m² and 24,000 m²
The Terranox series has two models currently. The CM240M1 is a lawn mower for areas up to 24,000 m². With a battery capacity of 25 Ah, it requires 180 minutes of recharging time. It has a runtime of 180 minutes and a mowing speed of 1.0 m/s.
The C120M1 is for lawns up to 12,000 m². It has a battery capacity of 20 Ah, which needs 145 minutes of recharging. It has a runtime of 145 minutes and a mowing speed of 0.9 m/s.
AWD
The mower has All-Wheel Drive. All its wheels are powered to ensure all-terrain supremacy. It works on any kind of terrain, whether it is a straight, pitted, bumpy, or steep surface. It maintains optimal traction without damaging turf.
You cannot work on a steep surface with a typical zero-turn mower or any commercial mower. However, Terranox works on steep slopes up to 84% (40⁰). And that’s what makes it an incredible option.
Excellent Efficiency
The mowers work with incredible efficiency. Firstly, the Terranox CM240M1 mows at a speed of 1.0 m/s, and it has a 43 cm cutting deck. It can cover a wider area in minimal time. It can mow a standard football field in only one day. Thus, it keeps large areas perfectly mowed and ready.
Premium Cutting Quality
The mower has dual motors, and each has a cutting disc with six blades. Both motors are extremely powerful, and they can cut any kind of thick, long, and dense grass.
They deliver clean and consistent results on all grass types. The mower maintains uniform turf year-round and outperforms traditional mowers. You don’t have to worry about uneven cuts, mower clogging, and weather conditions.
Intelligent Object Detection
It uses a 360⁰ RGB camera and ToF to detect obstacles in real-time. Because of the panoramic view, it can detect obstacles in every direction. The camera also identifies the obstacles and maintains a safe distance.
Whether it is an animal, lawn object, suspended item, or anything, it detects everything and mows every corner and edge.
It avoids 200+ obstacles and works in any complex commercial setting.
Precise Navigation
The mower navigates the lawn through multiple technologies.
The first one is the EFLS™ NRTK. It provides centimetre-level precision in GPS positioning. As it uses multiple satellite stations, it offers reliable positioning and never fails. It works well in wide areas and in constantly changing conditions. You don’t have to worry about geographical constraints and infrastructure.
The mower also uses a 360⁰ camera-based VSALM and Visual Inertial Odometry (VIO). It helps the mower to visualise the lawn and create a 3D map. It enhances the mower’s accuracy in navigating complex lawns with obstructed environments. Whether it is a boundary, flowerbed, trees, or anything, the mower knows its route.
The mower is extremely easy to install. You don’t need any antennas, wires, or even local base stations. You only need to drop the mower in the garden and connect it to the application.
It understands your lawn well and knows where to mow. It keeps you updated on its positioning through the app and does not go beyond the boundaries.
Clean and Quiet Operation
Even though the mower is for commercial purposes, the noise level of the mower is only 68 dB(A). It is extremely quiet, and it won’t disturb anyone. You can even use it at night without any worries.
Secondly, the mower is powered by batteries, so there are no harmful emissions like in traditional commercial mowers. It keeps the air and environment clean.
Fleet Management
The best thing about the Navimow Terranox is fleet management. The NavimowFleet™ allows you to manage fleets of hundreds of mowers through the app or web portal.
One operator can monitor the performance of the mowers, assign tasks, edit maps, etc. Thus, with only one person, you can manage an extremely large property of hundreds of thousands of square metres.
Portability
The mower is extremely lightweight. It weighs only 29.95 kg, which means you can take it anywhere. It is portable enough.
Secondly, due to light weight, there is no need to worry about soil compaction. Typically, commercial mowers weigh around 150 to 700 kgs, depending on the type and coverage area. This heavyweight can damage your lawn in the long term.
Final Words
For large gardens, you need heavy-duty and powerful lawnmowers that can do the job in minimal time. If you go with small robotic mowers, it will take days to mow an acre or so. Thus, getting the right robotic mower is essential to complete the job on time and with fewer recharging cycles.
For lawns around 2,000-5,000 m², the Navimow X4 series is phenomenal as its latest features, Xero-Turn™, AWD, and NRTK, are extremely efficient for mowing large gardens and handling tough terrains.
For extremely complex lawns up to 1500 m², the Navimow H215 is a good option as it uses LiDAR, NRTK, and Vision technology to navigate with precision. And if you have a commercial property of more than 12,000 m², you can go with the Navimow Terranox, which is a commercial robot mower specifically designed for extremely large gardens.
