Best robot mowers for slopes and hills

In its favour

• The listing states an IPX6 rating and 2 cm positioning precision, with a camera and lidar to help under tree shade.
• TruEdge edge mowing follows borders closely, which the maker says cuts down on strimming afterwards.
• Climbs slopes up to 45% and fits through passages about 70 cm (2.3 ft) wide, according to the listing.

Good to know

• The listing uses US units and US style wording, so check the charger plug and UK support before ordering.
• It does not state noise level or run time per charge beyond a 60 minute battery figure.

In its favour

• A 320 mm dual disc cut is wider than most robots here, so it covers ground quickly.
• The maker says it can sweep leaves and small twigs and empty itself, useful in a UK autumn.
• Up to 10 mowing zones with passages and no-go areas can be set in the app.

Good to know

• At 15.6 kg and 64 x 52 cm it needs wider passages than slim robots.
• The listing does not say whether an RTK antenna has to be installed, so check setup needs with Mammotion.

In its favour

• Rated for lawns up to 1,500 m² and slopes up to 40%, a wide margin for most UK back gardens.
• The listing mentions a weather timer that changes cutting time with growth, so it mows less in dry spells.
• Anti-theft features are included, and Automower Connect lets you control it from your phone.

Good to know

• This listing is for a 2018 model, so newer Automowers may add features it lacks.
• The boundary wire has to be laid and pegged, which takes longer than an app-drawn map.

In its favour

• Rated for slopes up to 84% (about 40 degrees), far beyond typical two wheel drive robots.
• RTK Cloud means no antenna to mount, and the maker says camera navigation takes over in shade.
• Find My Landroid GPS tracking with remote lock is included, according to the listing.

Good to know

• At 29 kg it is heavy to lift over steps or carry to storage for winter.
• The lowest cutting height is about 40 mm, higher than some robots, so it suits relaxed rather than very short lawns.

In its favour

• The listing gives a 50% maximum slope inside the working area.
• Uses a virtual perimeter, so there is no boundary wire to lay or repair.
• Husqvarna lists spare part availability for five years.

Good to know

• The listing area figure looks wrong, so confirm the rated area with Husqvarna or a dealer.
• Very few specs are given, including cutting width and height.

In its favour

• Rated for 35% slopes, which is about 19 degrees.
• Wi-Fi app control lets you pause mowing when a slope is too wet.
• Multi-zone management covers separate areas, such as a top and bottom lawn.

Good to know

• 35% is the lowest slope figure in this guide, so it suits gentle slopes.
• Anti-collision and tracking modules cost extra.

In its favour

• The listing gives a noise level of 57 dB(A), low enough for mowing near a patio or neighbours.
• Rated for slopes up to 35% and narrow spaces, handy on terraced and townhouse plots.
• Everything needed for DIY installation, including boundary wire, comes in the box.

Good to know

• Bluetooth app control works only near the mower, so you cannot check it from work.
• This listing is the US version (15001-41), so confirm the charging station plug suits UK sockets.