Here are a few points where a MOWBOT wins over a Ride-On mower: - mowing steep side-slopes not possible on ride-on - because of higher center of gravity (me sitting on it) - mow-results: Yarbos cut looks way better than my rider 😉 (maybe also because he's not as lazy as I am - and mows more often) Rider: each 2 or 3 weeks, higher grass, more clippings... Yarbo: doesn't matter how often (at least weekly), Side-effect: this also disturbs moles! - seeing YARBO on my ~1500m² I'm confident he can also handle way larger properties (like a proper RideOn mower) - Cost comparison: (gas price quite high here compared to 2-3kwh for yarbo which is either free (solar power) or only 0.3 € / kwh) but one point of criticism: yarbo’s standby power consumption should be lowered (0.82 kwh / day with no mowing!) = 44 € for half a year of standby (if I only count the mowing season)
RideOn: is LOUDER! needs more MAINTENANCE keeps me busy, in the sun (pale rider ;) "Less Riding. More Living" (unless you're into horses ;)
The Yarbo Lawn Mower Pro is one of the most advanced robot lawn mowers I've tested so far. In my honest in-depth review I challenge this system on my steep slopes, show you the mow results, what's important during the setup and the overal user experience.
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===== Tech Specs =====
Mowing System: LiCut™ dual-blade design with airflow for a better cut
Blade Material: High-hardness SK5 tool steel
Cutting Width: 40 cm | Height: 3 - 10 cm
Rotational Speed: 3000-6000 RPM
Mowing Motor Power: 2 x 680 W (2 x 1785 W peak!)
Efficiency: 400 m²/h to 700 m²/h (rated up to 7000 m² / 1.7 Acre a day)
Mapping Limit: Extreme large limit (60,000 m² / 15 Acres)
Warranty: 3-year warranty (1 year 4G contract included)
===== Findings & Deep Dive =====
Version Differences (5A vs 10A)
There are 2 different versions to order (€200 difference). This refers to the CHARGER, not the battery! Both get 15 Ah capacity. The 10A charger just charges faster, allowing you to mow up to 7000m² instead of 4452m² per day.
🔋 Power & Standby
43 W avg: Too high if "Charging Brake" option is activated (for docks on slopes).
17 W normal: Without charging brake (~0.3 kWh vs 1 kWh per day).
🚜 The TRACK System
It still slips and tears up your lawn while doing so! It's not the "conquer-all-slopes" monster you might think. In fact, the Navimow X4 with wheels has better traction on most slopes. Biggest issue: While turning, the floating mow deck touches the ground, making it harder for the tracks to turn.
💡 Pro-Tip: The Flap
Remove the flap and the plastic frame! More grass will be thrown out and less will get stuck. This is definitely the way to go for extreme lawns.
✅ The Highlights
Manual Mowing: A practical option for extreme steep slopes where AI struggles.
Manual Mode Control: You can change speed (up to 1m/sec), mow height, and blade speed. It doesn't timeout quickly like others.
Bluetooth Range: Better than most other bots; control feels very responsive.
The App: Powerful, VERY responsive, and efficient. Setting up areas and NoGo zones is easy.
Global & Per-Map Settings: Set path spacing (25-35cm), stripe angle, or even turn off one outer motor to prevent shooting grass onto paths.
