Our verdict
The bottom line
A genuinely interesting alternative to the Husqvarna 305 if you do not want to lay boundary wire. RTK works well in open suburban gardens; less reliable near trees or fences.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Wire-free RTK at a sub-£1500 price
- Compact and quiet
- 3D vision obstacle detection
- Simple app setup
Cons
- New product — long-term reliability unproven
- 21cm cut limits speed
- RTK signal can drop near tall buildings
Full specs
| Type | Robotic |
|---|---|
| Cut width | 21 cm |
| Engine / Power | Mammotion brushless |
| Weight | 9 kg |
| Deck | Composite |
| Self-propelled | Yes |
| Rear roller | No |
| Mulching | Yes |
| Cutting heights | 6 positions |
| Bag capacity | — |
| Suited to lawn | Medium |
| Noise level | 58 dB |
Buying second-hand
Used-market tip
£800–1200 used. Most YUKA Mini units are still under warranty — confirm purchase date with the seller. RTK base station must be included. Test it cuts a full perimeter before paying — RTK setup can be fragile. Mammotion accounts must be reset by seller.
Where to look: Facebook Marketplace and Gumtree are usually 20–30% cheaper than eBay UK for petrol mowers because most sellers want local pickup. eBay tends to win on cordless and electric (lighter, easier to ship). Always insist on a starting demonstration before paying.
