GAME CHANGER - The WIRELESS Luba AWD 5000 By MAMMOTION

[@TheLawngineer]

Thanks for watching. Leave you comments/questions below. Check out Mammotions website if interested: mammotion.com/?ref=uq2ubbtk Also please LIKE & SUBSCRIBE to be notified of new content.

[@realtoast7036]

I received my Luba AWD 5000 yesterday(!). It took about 20-mins to setup, and came with enough charge to do a quick map-n-mow. I also recently purchased the Ecoflow BLADE and have been using it for around two weeks. Here's my take/comparison. - Upon unboxing, my first impression is, the Luba is very sturdy. It seems to weigh about as much as the BLADE, but its design seems very compact and less complicated. The BLADE seems a bit more complex, with plenty of visible moving parts. - The Luba setup was easy and the RTK connection was virtually instantaneous. I had to mess with location with the BLADE's antenna before being connected, and still have intermittent lapses in connection - Both the mowers' apps are friendly and intuitive. However, when mapping, Luba requires a "channel" be setup prior to starting a mow. The channel is essentially a virtual tether between either the charge station or another map. This is not particularly clear when setting up and I spent about 15 minutes figuring it out. The BLADE does not require this - After mapping, I was surprised and pleased that the first thing the Luba did was mow three perimeter laps. Very nice. BLADE offers an opportunity mow the perimeter after the main mow, but I'm not able to get this to work in the app - I deliberately included a slope of about 30-degrees in my initial map. Luba didn't even break a sweat. It rolled sideways on the perimeter mow, and went up and down on the regular mow. BLADE has issues with a steep slope. I get a warning that it's tilted. - The four Luba tires are legit, and have no issue getting around my rural, squirrel/rabbit hole-pocked lawn. The BLADE's omnidirectional front wheels, with their 45-degree angle, easily get caught up in even smaller holes. This has been a frustration, as I now expect to show up in the morning to find the BLADE stopped at a hole and battery discharged, mow incomplete. - I have some granite boulders that poke up out of the lawn. In my original map, I forgot to create a restriction around them, but decided to just watch what the Luba would do, expecting the mower to see them as an obstruction. Nope. The Luba didn't even flinch! Actually crawled right over the boulder (and did not scrape the blades). The BLADE circumvents this same rock. - One slightly annoying thing both mowers do is mistake a tall weed or even a tall, single blade of wild grass as an obstruction. They both will stop at a tuft of grass that's a different height than other grass and move around it like its a toy or pet. My solution is to clear these occasional tufts with my regular mower before the initial mow. After the first mow, this shouldn't be an issue, as the mowers will keep these parts tame. - The Luba returns to the charger and juices up and returns to where it left like a champ. The BLADE does the same. However, because of my type of rural land, both mowers get a bit dusty. This is a non-issue for the Luba. But the BLADE gives me an error after every mow, saying the charger contact poles need to be cleaned before charging can commence, which kinda defeats the automation concept. I want the mower to mow without having to physically touch it after each cycle. The LUBA had no issue with this, at all. If you have a nice, lush, patch of suburban lawn, you would not likely have dust or this issue. - I am able to connect and control the Luba from anywhere, anytime, from the app. I can check progress from anywhere. The BLADE is not as accessible. This may be due to the RTK antenna placement. I get a "Disconnected" notice about 50% of the time. I am creating more maps for the Luba today. I've got 4-acres to cover and I will report back results. The nutshell: For my purpose and use, I am all-in on the Luba. I'm going to repurpose the BLADE for a smaller, less complicated area on the property. Depending on how Luba handles the entire 4-acres (or not), I may buy another Luba.

[@TheLawngineer]

Thanks for sharing! Regarding Luba recognizing weeds as obstacles… sounds like you have Level 2 sensing turned on? If on level 1, I did not see that being an issue.

[@camreed6832]

I just ordered the Luba!!! Can’t wait to get it. So excited!!

[@TheLawngineer]

Congrats!

[@keithpatricio68]

Hi Vince! Great demo/review of the Luba 5000! I have 2 automakers from HV, a 315x and a 430. The 315 I have had for 7+ years and It is awesome. The 430 I purchased from and individual that used it about 6 months then moved and did not need. I recently relocated and have about .75 acres and brought both Automowers with me. The 315 manages my back yard and the 430 my front yard because I have ditches and needed better climbing capability. I have had nothing but guide wire issues with the 430 in my front yard. So, I am pacing the floor awaiting the arrival of my Luba 5000! I am sure it will be the awesome machine that it is advertised for. I looked at the Heisenberg mower and it still has a way to go and I almost bought the Segway. But then I found the MM Luba 5000 and was very impressed. The HV's that I have have been challenging to get update and repair for them from any of My local and semi local dealers. They really do not support the Automower side of HV. They say that they are dealers but this is their forgotten child of the product line. So, I am not worried about the MM 5000 because I have had great discussion with wonderful people at Autmow.com about the 5000 AWD unit. They have answered a ton of questions that I had and since they carry and evaluate many Automowers, they believe that the Mammotion 5000 AWD is a Game Changer. I look forward to seeing more from The Lawn Engineer as I patiently wait for my Luba.

[@TheLawngineer]

Thanks for watching and sharing! I’ve heard good things about Autmow. Let us know how Luba works for you when you get it.

[@realtoast7036]

I recently bought the Ecoflow Blade. Same concept, about the same price as the Luba. What I see different here is the Luba does that nice perimeter mow. And, the ability to change its stripe direction is nice. The Ecoflow has only one constant direction and does not do the perimeter mow. I've got 4 acres to mow and I may pick this one up as a redundant mower. One nice upgrade for both these would be the mapping process. It took me the better part of a day to walk the mower very, very slowly around 6 different sub-areas (that thread together as one when done) and no-go (restricted) areas. It would be nice if we were able to use the app to the phone to point at the ground and walk the area without the mower to create the mow maps and then upload these to the devices memory.

[@TheLawngineer]

Thanks for sharing. I’m gonna share this feedback with Mammotion. You never know if they can update things in the app. Would be cool if they could do what you are asking.

[@charlessaftner4208]

That ecoflow mower gets stuck easily from the videos I've seen. I have a Luba and love it so far.

[@TLeon2414]

Hello, thank you for comment. I am now choosing between LUBA and BLADE. What would be your prefference now? My current favourite is LUBA. Thank you.

[@realtoast7036]

@@TLeon2414 I'm currently in the process of exchanging the Blade. I had to send it back to Ecoflow due to issues. After mapping the large area the app automatically stitched together the several large maps. I then had issues with the mower starting up. I'm not sure if this was caused by something I did or didn't do in the mapping process. However, Ecoflow customer service has been exceptional and I still have total confidence in the company and mower. I may be receiving both Luba and new Blade around the first week in June. I'm looking forward to the head-to-head myself.

[@rnette68]

It says max is 1.2 acres. Does that mean if you have two zones of 1.2 acres and you rotated the zones, will it cover the entire 2.4 acres?

[@Robman-HfoodO]

That is just awesome, I can see myself getting one in the future, I can also see older people using this technology. Great video as always. Thanks

[@TheLawngineer]

Thank you! It’s a neat little unit. Thanks for watching.

[@majorbrighton]

Thx, good review. I think you will find their are quite a few much cheaper units, yet this seemed very well built. In Sweden I have a lawn by the forest, so more moss than grass ha ha. So do not see me throwing that much on one. Yet I also have plenty of rocks popping up everywhere, so would be nice to skip the thread/wire too. Have a great summer sitting watching your toys ha ha

[@TheLawngineer]

Thanks for the comment and for watching the video! Have a great summer!

[@themowerman]

Yo yo from the UK.. I'm loving my Luba.. working very well.. it's not for everyone but it definitely has its place in the market..

[@TheLawngineer]

Thanks for sharing!

[@eio4528]

I've owned a husqvarna mower for 4 years and installed 1700 feet of boundary wire. The unit has been great for the most part but I can say based on my experience, I will only replace it with a unit that can navigate WITHOUT a boundary wire. The initial wire they sold doesn't work well in US soil and degrades quickly. In some areas of my yard, the wire must sit on the surface of the ground with pegs. If the soil shifts for any reason, it can push up the peg and the wire with it. That means if you set your mower to cut past the wire or up to it, it'll chop the wire and the mower will stall until it's fixed. Ive had the wire break once or twice for other reasons and locating the disconnect takes time and a tracing tool to find the cut. I also had to install the boundary wire around the base of a tree. This tree was struck by lightning which blew the boundary wire out of the ground, blew up the charging station, and the power supply. Somehow, the mower itself was unscathed. All 1700 feet of boundary wire now needs to be replaced as well as the charging station and finding parts has been painful and VERY expensive. My only concern with this mower, which I'd love to buy right now cause I'm literally reinstalling the new wire and charging station today, is it's so new. First iterations can be problematic but it looks very promising.

[@TheLawngineer]

Thanks for sharing. Lots of issues with the boundary wire. Must be a hassle to install too. I never thought about it getting struck by lightning. That’s crazy! Good point about it being so new. I’m sure there will be bugs to sort out and will be updated in future versions. Thanks for the comment.

[@emcsquare62]

Love the review. I'm tracking a few brands/models of these units. Over the past 10 years, I've gone through 5-6 lawn services/individuals only because they go out of business or just disappear on me. I want something I can depend on, have it mow when I want it to mow and not wait on a business/person who is behind schedule. I live in the Ohio area (zone 5-6) and I like my lawn mowed into November until the grass stops growing. I rarely can find someone to do that for me. MY FEAR: a runaway mower! I've heard horror stories from people who invested in one brand or their other and had their mower take off like a pet pooch mowing through neighbors lawns, gardens and flower beds. I have a volatile neighbor and couldn't afford the wrath that would stem from that kind of action.

[@TheLawngineer]

So far, I haven’t had any issues with this mower. It’s been a good experience so far.

[@fist5205]

Great review, answered a ton of my questions. I do have a couple of questions though. What's to stop someone pulling up, picking it up, throwing it in the trunk and hauling butt? Also, if facing the front of your house, did you have to mow any on the right side of your driveway? How did that work out with the placement of your sat tower? And after reading some other comments doesn't sound like their support exists?

[@TheLawngineer]

If someone steals it, the unit becomes a very expensive brick. Only works with one account. You can setup virtual bridges to cross areas like driveways and sidewalks to mow other zones. Not an issue with the RTK so long as both units are open to the sky and have good satellite connectivity. Regarding support, I haven’t had issues yet that warranted contacting the company. Seems like they are constantly rolling out updates. Would be a shame if there isn’t adequate support… especially for the cost of the unit.

[@DirtygardenCA]

awesome little machine, and I'm sure in the future software will be available to program different striping patterns with laser precision.

[@davebrown4293]

I use a Landroid L. My lawn is pretty hilly so I'm really hoping to upgrade to this soon. I emailed them to see if I could get it in the US - haven't heard back yet.

[@TheLawngineer]

I believe you can get it. Thanks for sharing!

[@musk-eteer9898]

i have used the EcoFlow Blade and the three advantages this one have are AWD, wider cutting path and more cutting blades, 8 vs. 3, therefore, more cutting area per charge.

[@khushiyaldeshmukh9512]

I checked the price and no joke, I’m blown away. It’s even cheaper than the wired ones! Their tests look solid, but I already own a mower, so I’m kinda stuck.

[@chet3louisiana558]

Great info. Since its not a random pattern cut, do you have to worry about it creating ruts on the straight runs, not just turns as you mentioned?

[@TheLawngineer]

You can alternate the pattern each time it mows. So it won’t constantly run over the same lines.

[@chet3louisiana558]

@@TheLawngineer love it. Thanks. This mower is first on my list to get.

[@johnspanos3862]

How has it been? debating on if I should buy it or buy a new riding mower for our very complicated 1.4 acre lot. Thanks!

[@TheLawngineer]

It’s been OK. Constant updates from Mammotion is the only thing that bothers me now. Thought it was a good thing at first… but now seems like every time I use the mower, there is another update. I don’t have it set to a schedule because I need to pick up after the dog before it mows. So there have been a few times when I still need to mower with a mower cuz the grass is too tall.

[@JR-st3mp]

Apparently the lawn becomes more dense and plush after a couple months of of mowing 1/4” off every day. I have four lawns totaling over 1.5 acres. No gas. No fumes. No noise. No being tied down to mowing every week. No dealing with grass clippings. Yep. Sign me up. 👍

[@TheLawngineer]

Yeah, the more you mow the better. It’s probably the best thing you can do for a lawn. Thanks for sharing.

[@apilkey]

@J R do you really recommend mowing everyday? … I noticed in the video it didn’t look like it was cutting anything at all so I’m guessing it was already mowed? Another question I had was it looks like it doesn’t get close to edges at all so do you need to manually weed eat the edges every week? Also when it bumps into something it re-navigates way around it so again, do you need to weedeat around it?

[@TheLawngineer]

@@apilkey you’ll need to weed eat for sure.

[@apilkey]

@@TheLawngineer Thanks so still need to do some manual lawn maintenance. How do you set the perimeter? Do you essentially just take it for a walk and manually show it where to cut? Or do you draw it out on a map? Just curious because usually GPS Satellites aren’t very accurate so it could be several feet off?

[@TheLawngineer]

@@apilkey you take it for a walk. It’s very precise.

[@Boodieman72]

The Luba 2 is going to be great.

[@bigtenpochet]

I tried the EcoFlow Blade for two weeks... and one of the front wheels fell off. Shame, because I wanted to like it. It is going back so I might try this unit out next. I have a large yard and these affordable GPS units (no wires) are a must.

[@TheLawngineer]

Thanks for sharing. Sorry to hear about your EcoFlow experience.

[@KoryManternach]

Awesome video, is there anyway you can show the set up? Like how you make no mow zones? Wich direction or corner of mower you use when programming around? How to make transport paths?

[@TheLawngineer]

I can do that!

[@KoryManternach]

@@TheLawngineer The reason I’m asking is I’m a Custom Installer for Autmow and I’ve installed a lot of Husquvarna 550 epos and that system uses the front left corner of mower for mapping zones. Clockwise for mow zones counter clockwise for No mow zones. Also being an installer I need to transfer control of phone operations to customer after? How is this done? Same as someone loosing or buying new phone after all mapping is done. Just useful information for installers. Thanks I have 4 Luba’s coming in tomorrow so trying to learn as much as possible.

[@AnshSingh-mw3ny]

Yeah, I saw that too! Is it actually for real though?

[@TheLawngineer]

I wouldn’t think so.

[@ryanfisher1977]

I bought one and it was delivered yesterday. I already boxed it up and returned it. The assembly instructions were horrible, but I got through it. Then I had to connect the mower to the app. It connected to Bluetooth perfect but wouldn't connect to wifi. I looked online and saw a bunch of people saying the same thing. I ended up bringing it inside. I tried connecting from my phone, from my ipad, through the wifi, through hotspot. I kept resetting the mower and finally it worked after 2 hours. I bring it outside and it wont connect to the RTK. The light on the RTK was solid green and I put the mower right next to it, still nothing. I tried unplugging everything, restarting the mower. Uninstall and reinstall the app.....nothing. Then after about an hour, the entire RTK stopped working. No lights at all. Even when I tried other outlets. The last straw was trying tech support......horrible idea. You can't get it in English and I waiting on the phone for 45 minutes and nobody ever answered. Here's the kicker. When I first took it out of the box I noticed the front end sitting low. I just assumed it would raise up once everything was connected. The front bracket hoding one of the tires was completely cracked. That nightmare of a product was boxed up and sent right back. I'm not paying $3k for something that is this bad right out the box.

[@TheLawngineer]

Thanks for sharing.

[@masonsoutdoorsportsmenadve4933]

You must be a competitor? 😂

[@johnvictor2451]

No. He's right to a point. The Luba is a BEAST, BUT the manual sucks and statedidectech support is nonexistent. I've been trying to get the RTK clamp replaced for weeks. No joy! It keeps telling me that my Bluetooth connection is bad, but shouldn't it default to WiFi? I have no alarms BUT the red sidelights are blinking while it's mowing 20 feet ftom.the RTK. There's more but at least I have it working. The one time. I called Amazon for tech support I found that they had no idea what I was talking about. I ended up, after a wait, connected to a very helpful woman in South Africa! Nobody stateside has parts for the thing either. Is it a good mower? Yes. Beats my Landroids all to hell for efficiency and not getting stuck, but because of the lack of support, I really can't recommend it at this point unless you have nerves of steel, the intuitive abilities of Sherlock Holmes, and the patience of a Saint.

[@lolsgamerz]

Thanks for the review! I’m hunting for a more budget-friendly robot mower.

[@therationalistparty9742]

We actually have the Husqvarna 450x automower and its one of the best investments weve ever made. Saves time. Saves money in fuel. No blade sharpening and easy blade replacement. Considering this one for the AWD option because the Husq does have issues with bigger slopes.

[@SuperTA329]

Seems like the robot mowers are advancing quickly. Really wish it cut down to 1/2". Would love to see how they work on my ProVista KBG in the backyard. I eventually will raise the height and run a rotary on it at its lowest setting. Almost ready to pull the trigger. Great video.

[@TheLawngineer]

Thanks man!

[@shanecb]

The Luba air does cut slightly lower at 25mm, but I've yet to see a review of that. Perhaps better for smaller lawns in the UK as 2wd and covers 1000m2

[@alexlanders9005]

SuperTA, when did you start mowing your ProVista KBG at 1/2"? Aren't you having issues with the seed heads that come out in mid to end of May? I thought the best way to resolve is to cut it at 3" or taller in the Spring, wait for the seed heads to emerge and then do a low mow/scalp to get rid of them all?

[@rogerveon3631]

Had a left wheel hub transducer error on first start history on the unit shows the same error the month before I received it Is this unit new or reconditioned ? Awaiting response from Mammotion

[@TheLawngineer]

I’ve been hearing a lot of issues with this unit. I hope Mammotion is able to help you out. The unit I received was a new one.

[@EpicPlayz401]

Nice review! 👏

[@rongustaveson4493]

I've used husqvarna for 3 years and was the best investment made!

[@TiltedTripodMedia]

Get the 450xh epos from husqvarna omg it’s incredible

[@jaymetheaccountant]

Great concept would like to use one but at that price point it is out of reach for 98% of the average American. Luxury item for sure. Thanks for the demo!

[@TheLawngineer]

Thanks for watching! Do you think this could practically replace a lawn care service?

[@jaymetheaccountant]

@@TheLawngineer the mowing portion yes but there’s fertilizer, weeds, leaf cleanup it can’t do.

[@42swissmocha]

its cheaper than a riding mower

[@realtoast7036]

Another question for you. The Luba specs say, 1.25 acres. I am guessing that means 1.25 acres/charge. Does the mower have memory to return to where it left off after a recharge? Meaning, is this product useful for lots bigger than 1.25 acres?

[@TheLawngineer]

No, it’s not 1.25 acres per charge. It’ll run for about 3 hours max on the most efficient settings. When you change mowing height, speed, mowing width, etc… it has an impact on battery life. Also the load on the wheels depending on the terrain also have an affect. I believe the 1.25 acre limitation is the maximum size it can mow in a day. It will remember where it left off, charge, and come back on its own.

[@realtoast7036]

@@TheLawngineer Well I bought it from you link. Hope that has something for you.

[@TheLawngineer]

@@realtoast7036 thank you!

[@stimpen12]

You mentioned blind spots. How do you think it works with a lawn on the fron and the back of the house and the Luba will not have direct contact with the rtk in quite big areas?

[@TheLawngineer]

It does not require direct line of sight. So long as both Luba and the RTK are completely open to the sky, you’re good. For me, the only spot that has an issue is directly behind my house (within 5 feet or so from the building). It will slow down and sometimes pause until it gets a good signal. When Luba does come into direct line of sight with the RTK, that is another way for it to know it’s positioning… so for example, if the RTK is wide open to the sky and Luba is working under a bunch of trees (but in direct line of sight of the RTK), it shouldn’t lose a signal. At least that’s how I understand it to work.

[@JozefTrubac]

How is the obstacle avoidance algorithm? Is it smooth or it gets dumb turning on the same spot or something like that?

[@TheLawngineer]

My experience so far is that on level 1 obstacle avoidance (where the bumper is hit), it just backs up, turns right, moves forward, turns left then continues mowing. On level 2 (using the sonar sensors), it will do the same thing, just a bit further away from the object. I have noticed that really tall grass will impact the level 2 sensing.

[@JozefTrubac]

@@TheLawngineer so the robot does not behave stupidly? If it does, then how often?

[@karllazlo6237]

Great video! My only concern with these robot mowers is what happens if there is an issue in year 3 or the manufacturer goes under? I've been using a zero turn toro timecutter since 2013 to cut 1.5 acres and it's given me solid service for 10 years. I feel these tech heavy autonomous devices will experience some sensor failure and then I'm stuck with trying to find parts or crawling internet forums for a fix. Any idea on what Mammotion's warranty is like?

[@TheLawngineer]

Good point. 2 years on the main mowing unit. 1 year on the charger and RTK. No warranty on blades.

[@realtoast7036]

You send the mower back and have it replaced. For whatever reason, robot mower manufactures have found it economical to simply replace the unit than to pay for expensive people to diagnose and repair the problem.

[@dts777]

Is there a monthly fee for satellite? Thanks

[@TheLawngineer]

No

[@RandySpeer]

How does the RTK system work between both front and backyard? It obviously has to be placed in the front or the back, and not both. Does this cause problems witch cutting around an entire house?

[@TheLawngineer]

No problems. You don’t need direct line of sight. It can communicate with the RTK by direct line of sight, but my understanding is that it’s primarily bouncing signals between satellites… so it’s more important to have the RTK positioned where it’s in an area wide open to the sky.

[@mikel6989]

My lawn is just over 1 1/2 acres. Is there a way to setup different zones to be mowed at different times between charges basically? Or is the 1 1/4 acre all you can enter into the machine's parameters?

[@TheLawngineer]

You can setup upto 10 zones with this unit. And you can schedule each zone for different days. I believe the 1.25 acre limit is based on the units capability to mow that much area in a single day while also making trips back to the charge port to recharge and resume mowing. Considering speed, mowing width, and how fine you are mowing determines the time it will take to mow the lawn.

[@harishthambi9567]

Great review! Although, it’s a little over my budget at the moment. 😅

[@dennisvanotterdijk]

You have a dog… Do you have to clean up after your dog, before Luba can mow the grass, or can it handle all that without problem. Thanks for the informative video!

[@TheLawngineer]

Yeah, you should clean up. If not, the 💩 gets stuck between the razor blades and the wheel they are attached too preventing the blades to freely spin around. Not fun cleaning that out.

[@Firehazard159]

I have 3 dogs and haven't had issues with not cleaning up so far. The luba has mowed the back yard area twice now. Toys on the otherhand have caused the luba to get stuck - high centered on a plastic ball that was just perfectly the wrong size.

[@odea8505]

It is worth the money!!

[@musk-eteer9898]

the two things i wish for all of future robo-mowers, true mulch blades and lower prices.

[@TheLawngineer]

One day.

[@atlantasailor1]

How many seasons will the battery last and how much is a new one? Is it replaceable by the user? How much are blades? Can you sharpen them? Lots of questions.

[@TheLawngineer]

Does not appear that the battery is replaceable… at least not easily. There is no battery purchase option on their website. Blades are sharpened on both sides and meant to be rotated. They are very small like razor blades. I would not recommend trying to sharpen them. You can buy replacement blades on the website. 8 pack for $25 and 24 pack for $50. Flip the blades after 50 hours and replace after 100 hours.

[@atlantasailor1]

@@TheLawngineer I would be very surprised if you cannot replace the battery. It probably has

[@TheLawngineer]

@@atlantasailor1 I reached out to Mammotion for comments. If they respond, I’ll share here.

[@TheLawngineer]

@@atlantasailor1 from Mammotion: “We recommend users to replace battery in the local repair store to do it since people may have skills to do it. BYW, our battery has 2-years warranty, so it wouldn't be a problem if there is anything happens for the battery.”

[@red32303]

@@TheLawngineerI can’t get them to respond to support requests. It took days to get a WiFi connection. Now it won’t charge. This has been an extremely frustrating experience. I may cancel the credit charge. I gave them an ultimatum that if they haven’t responded by 7/6/2023, I will cancel the charge. This is deplorable service

[@timd5597]

Is there setting in app to do border cut after stripes or did you set that up as a second area to do that?

[@TheLawngineer]

It does a boarder cut after stripes.

[@timd5597]

@Collin Lutz that's great, I wish it had better security!!

[@timd5597]

@Collin Lutz yeah, but then you have $150 - $300 annual fee to track.

[@timd5597]

@Collin Lutz I will need to find small gps tracker, Tile will not work unless the thief or someone else is has a tile in Bluetooth range of Luba other wise it gone!

[@kilobear1979]

How it was moving around randomly in some spots, was that cause u programmed it that way?

[@TheLawngineer]

It does OK. I have one area in the front yard that is oddly shaped. The nice thing is that you can change the angle that the mower mows in so it’s not constantly turning around.

[@clivewoodward9769]

How does the Luba cope with leaf litter on the lawn in the autumn/fall?

[@TheLawngineer]

I'm not sure yet, but that's a good question. We'll have to wait and see when fall comes. I'll put it on the list of video ideas. Thanks!

[@2008mustangdave]

How much are the replacement blades? Is there website functional to order parts?

[@TheLawngineer]

I think something like $30 for a pack of 8 and $55 for a pack of 24. us.mammotion.com/products/luba-endurance-replacement-blades?ref=uq2ubbtk

[@jst8922]

How many satellites does rtk& luba require in order to work properly ? One part (east side) of my yard has 3 big trees (lime, oak on the border) , neighbor has spruce on the border as well, other part (west side) has more than 3 trees (maple close to the house), pine, ash, couple of oaks (mostly on the other side of the border), so not a tipical garden yard. Is there a way to check for gps reception without luba ?

[@TheLawngineer]

On the app, there is a signal indicator with a corresponding number. I think anything below 21 is considered bad. But I don’t know if the number 21 means 21 satellites. Everything is controlled through the app. I felt like setup was a bit iterative. You kind of have to keep moving the RTK around until you have a good signal. You really need to have the RTK setup completely open to the sky. The tough thing is that the RTK requires power, so that limits you to where you can put it unless you run extension cords. It does come with a rather long cord, but may not be enough in some situations.

[@johnvictor2451]

So far, mine has done fine with my tree cover IF I don't mess with it while it's mowing. If it stops because I'm playing and won't restart due to a dicey sat signal, I just drive bit you a clear area, hit "Continue" and away it goes.

[@websterracing13]

I live in southern US and I Was wondering how it dose cutting saint Augustine grass ?

[@TheLawngineer]

That’s a good question. At the moment, I don’t know, but if I find someone who is doing it, I’ll point you in the right direction.

[@rodbtelenetbe]

i appreciate your info. I have a second hand small worx landroid ,new big battery in it and it mows almost an acre flat lawn. When i saw yours,finally one with two blades, and wireless.... The only fear i have, although it's 4wd, how does he moves on really wet grass... Slipping? skidding? Because those wheels looks to react aggressively on the lawn....

[@TheLawngineer]

There is a bit of slippage. If you have soft soil that does not have much plant growth, it may create ruts.

[@S_Paoli]

oh wait a minute! so the Luba can also shave my face for me!!!??? 😍 oh a more serious note, I got a couple of quick questions: (1) what are the chances that someone can steal the Luba? (2) my lawn is all centipede grass and I always bag when I mow. for some reason, my centipede grass just doesn't mulch that well even when my mower cuts it down to 1/4 inch pieces... I assume that the Luba cannot bag while it mows? Thanks! :)

[@TheLawngineer]

If someone steals it, it becomes a very expensive brick. It does not bag.

[@dudepowpow]

Can you wash the underneath? I have a dog also and worried about it catching some rogue dog mess.

[@TheLawngineer]

Let me check with Mammotion and get back to you.

[@TheLawngineer]

I just heard back from the company and they said yes!

[@ComplicatedInvisibility]

My backyard is shady due to 2 large trees and the forest behind it. Does this mean the Luna will not work? ☹️

[@TheLawngineer]

So the RTK needs to be placed in a wide open sky. Luba does not necessarily need the open sky if it’s in direct line of sight of the RTK. But if not in direct line of sight, it needs to be pretty much open to the sky. When going under the tree, it may stop and go intermittently as it acquires different signals from the satellites if it’s not in direct line of sight of the RTK.

[@sHuRuLuNi]

App should stay in metric units, and not use feet, elbows and butt cheeks.

[@TheLawngineer]

LOL

[@richenuff01]

Does anyone know how I can have my Luba left rear axel repaired? I found mine this morning with fast flashing lights and saw that the axel had broken and the wheel is hanging by the wire.

[@TheLawngineer]

Sorry, I’m not sure who repairs these. Have you tried contacting Mammotion?

[@JD940]

So how to do it if i have lawn around the house? Thers like a upper side sloped and a lower side less sloped but, how does that work for gps? U cant see from one side to the other

[@TheLawngineer]

The unit does not require direct line of sight to the RTK unit if that’s what you’re asking. It can use direct line of sight as a way to locate, but it’s not required… so long as Luba and the RTK are in an area open to the sky.

[@JD940]

@@TheLawngineer ahh y ty

[@tsak6789]

How does it handle the edges up against the fence?

[@TheLawngineer]

You need to stay about 4-6 inches off the fence. So you’ll still need to trim the perimeter.

[@tsak6789]

@@TheLawngineer awesome thank you! I just ordered the 3000!

[@johnw5584]

I've got a Stihl robot. I like it, but it only has 2 wheel drive. And gets stuck then digs a rut where two tires spin.. I'm going to get one of these. This one moves faster, and can cut a higher grass of height, so that means I have to scalp the lawn. The Stiehl would have got stuck in the 3" hole.

[@TheLawngineer]

Thanks for sharing!

[@dennishernandez9013]

What kind of AC unit is that buddy that’s a very large house for only one unit.

[@TheLawngineer]

Just replaced it with a Lennox system. The HVAC contractor did a full Manual J Load Calc and sized up the new one perfectly with some additional insulation improvements. AC is working perfectly now.

[@nssimpson]

If it's okay getting wet what's the benefit of the garage? How will it know if it's still raining when under covered?

[@TheLawngineer]

I can tell you the garage does a good job protecting Luba from bird 💩. When it stops raining, you need to tell Luba to continue mowing.

[@nssimpson]

@@TheLawngineer If it's not in the garage does Luba start automatically once the rain has stopped? If not, I assume it will eventually start mowing again without user intervention.

[@TheLawngineer]

@@nssimpson I don’t know. Would have to test out.

[@Jerry-ko9pi]

I would love to get 2 and have them painted like a police car and a powerful supped up get away car. Have the cop car with some flashing lights chasing the get away car!

[@TheLawngineer]

LOL, this actually comes with formula 1 stickers. Maybe I’ll clean it up and put them on.

[@Jerry-ko9pi]

@@TheLawngineer Get a second and they can race each other!

[@frankazzuri8984]

Debating between this and the eco flow. I’m unsure it seems mammotion isn’t a fully ready to launch company yet.

[@TheLawngineer]

I’ve been told by the owner they are available.

[@johnnymoore243]

Does this mower have brushless motors?

[@TheLawngineer]

I believe they are. But that’s based off of images I’ve seen online of the wheels showing the motor components.

[@johnhampson7]

"The thoughts are my own" yae right.

[@TheLawngineer]

Totally

[@virutalnewscenter]

While this is a big unknown, it will be interesting to see how durable it is. If it breaks, can the owner fix it?

[@TheLawngineer]

Good question. Time will tell. I do know that the box Luba comes in does ask the owner to hold onto it in case the unit needs to be shipped out for service.

[@virutalnewscenter]

@@TheLawngineer What warranty do they offer?

[@TheLawngineer]

@@virutalnewscenter 2 years on the main mower parts and battery. 1 year on the RTK antenna and charging station. No warranty on blades.

[@alvaroe16]

How does it deal with Dog poop?

[@TheLawngineer]

It jams up the blades.

[@NeerajKumar-tw5yv]

Wait, $599 for a wireless robot mower on Kickstarter? That’s nuts if it’s legit!

[@TheLawngineer]

I wouldn’t think so.

[@mrgarrisonshat]

How would this compare to the ecoflow blade?

[@TheLawngineer]

I’d like to test out EcoFlow to find out for sure… but all I know is that you have more range on the height of cut with the EcoFlow and it has a bagger attachment.

[@markhammett5072]

Definitely need a robot for a dog pooper scooper

[@TheLawngineer]

That would be amazing

[@edsabornie8279]

Really enjoyed your KZbin video--THANKS! We're ready to pull the trigger to buy the LUBA AWD 1000 (we have a small yard split into 4 sections) but we need to talk with the Mammotion folks first before ordering. So, do you have a U.S. phone number that we can call to talk with someone at Mammotion? We looked all over the internet and could find only one number in China. Your assistance in this matter is greatly appreciated!

[@TheLawngineer]

I’m not sure there is a US number. All my correspondence has been direct with folks in China.

[@red32303]

They will not reply. Don’t buy it. Mine won’t charge

[@johnvictor2451]

@@red32303 So send it back and get another.

[@red32303]

Mammotion support does not respond. My Luba will not charge. Their warranty says I have to pay to ship it back. I’m going to cancel the credit charge. If they want their junk back, they can send me a prepaid label. Terrible outfit

[@TheLawngineer]

Thanks for sharing.

[@dubrpanda1636]

Just wait till these mowers inherit the autonomous tech that's in cars, itll have its own set of eyes to see trees, flower beds, etc etc.

[@TheLawngineer]

I’m patiently waiting. Would be awesome!

[@TiltedTripodMedia]

Should have gotten the husqvarna automowwer 450xh Epps it crushes the Luba in terms of features and reliability I’ve had an auto mower for 5+ years and just got the 450x Epos and omg no boundary wire.

[@TheLawngineer]

I’d be happy to try it out. Maybe one day. Thanks for sharing!

[@TiltedTripodMedia]

@@TheLawngineer yeah lack of cellular and not being able to see the mowers status at all times and be alerted of an issue turned me off from Luba. Add in cellular and I’d consider a Luba as I like it’s cutting system. I’ve heard it mulches leaves better. However husqvarna is coming out with a better mulching blade soon.

[@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403]

@@TiltedTripodMedia While these mowers are getting better, none is perfect for me. 1. I don't know why they don't cut higher. I have turf type tall fescue and 70mm (2.75") is not tall enough. TTTF performs best at 4". The only one that does that is the Worx Landroid L. I have that one and I don't like it because it's way too finicky. It gets stuck all the time. I won't get into it. 2. I LOVE the AWD of the Luba. All robot mowers should be AWD. 3. I LOVE the 37° slope the Luba can handle and it's 4 avoidance sensors 4. Too bad it doesn't have GPS or any tracking mechanism if someone steals it. 5. I love the fact that it's heavy and low to the ground, which probably helps with traction. If it could cut at 4", I'd buy one right now. But in the middle of July, if I cut my TTTF at 2.75", it'd be brown pretty quickly.

[@TiltedTripodMedia]

@@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403 try the husqvarna auto mower 450x epos it’s incredible and cuts the grass taller. It has cellular and gps so you can always see what the mower is doing no matter where u are.

[@seanlyons4761]

@@TiltedTripodMedia Looks like the 450x cutting height maxes out at 2.4 inches. The 450xh will get up to 3.6 inches. Of course both of those are prohibitively expensive for many people coming in at $5,900!

[@red32303]

Looks great. Bought one. Took a month to ship. Won’t charge. Support will not respond. Piece of garbage

[@MI-6e]

I was getting serious about this mower, but after looking up their website, I'm concerned this company will go out of business in a year or two.

[@DrAndiHouse]

MAMMOTION: Aber VORSICHT, wenn ihr den Support braucht. Wenn du kein Tester bist, bekommst du nicht einmal eine Antwort, wenn du etwas wissen willst, was nicht in der Beschreibung steht. In meinem Fall wollte ich nur wissen, ob, wenn ein Haus mitten im Garten steht, die Verbindung zum LUBA auch auf allen Seiten des Hauses gewährleistet ist. Außer die erste Antwort mit lapidaren Hinweis auf das Handbuch, keine Reaktion. But BE CAUTIOUS if you need support. If you're not a tester, you won't even receive a response when you want to know something that isn't in the description. In my case, I just wanted to know if, when a house is situated in the middle of the garden, the connection to LUBA is ensured on all sides of the house. Except for the initial response with a curt reference to the manual, there was no reaction.

[@TheLawngineer]

Thanks for sharing! It’s important for people to see comments like this.

[@tenza7545]

My thoughts are I want one so I don't have to mow any more. The 1000 should work for my yard going to get one next income tax return.

[@red32303]

My experience has been terrible. Don’t waste your money

[@ComplicatedInvisibility]

@@red32303Can you share why?

[@Sernandine]

High pressure water vs rain is not the same. Do not high pressure wash your mower because it can damage is and get water inside!

[@TheLawngineer]

Yeah, I saw Mammotion post a notice about this.

[@red32303]

If you hire someone to cut, how is the Luba saving you any time?

[@TheLawngineer]

Not everyone is replacing a lawn service with an auto mower.

[@richardportelli1983]

google will convert the units if you dont understand metric.

[@TheLawngineer]

That’s true… but would be nice if it were all in one place.

[@OldSlow]

Non imperial is a good thing! =D

[@TheLawngineer]

I found out how to switch it

[@OldSlow]

@@TheLawngineer Noooo.. =D

[@dailystruggle2762]

Seems like the wheels just spin..?

[@TheLawngineer]

In some spots they do. If you have a good stand of turf, it’s OK… but like I was saying in the video, if it’s soft, muddy, or mossy… it will rut.

[@dj-ii3ep]

Looks like a battle bot😂

[@TheLawngineer]

Kinda does!

[@CCCC-tq8yo]

I'm first forever

[@TheLawngineer]

🎉

[@miami3863]

Gosh, what made them decide on white…. Clearly had no women on the design team. After one season it’s going to be a permanent grass stain.

[@TheLawngineer]

Yeah, it’s stained pretty good already. Only been like a month.

[@GEC1996]

I feel like it could be a safety thing, so people can see it easily. why does it matter if it gets stained? any color/material would be stained by the grass cuttings to some degree.

[@nssimpson]

Reflects the sun's heat so that's probably better for the battery.

[@I3arbarian]

Its a game changer if you're lazy or disabled.

[@cuthwulf]

I can attest that it is totally be possible to be both. Don't underestimate humanity.

[@jst8922]

There are only 2 options ? What if you have large yard (1 acre) and you hate mowing or simple just don't have time to do it weekly ?

[@CCCC-tq8yo]

They all suck and if it brakes it's expensive to fix

[@TheLawngineer]

I’ll have to see how it goes over the next few seasons. I’ll report issues I’m having if they come up. Thanks for watching.

[@allaboutroofing2]

Looks like you could use the exercise to use a regular mower and save $1500 or so.

[@TheLawngineer]

Sure can

[@mpchmr1317]

I’m sure your mum regrets her contraception choices every day, mate.

[@danielsea6479]

Thank GOD you shaved!!! Now drop 20 lbs ! No the mower is a toy

[@TheLawngineer]

LOL. Thanks… I’m working on the weight… the auto mower is taking my exercise away

[@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403]

That's rude.

[@dianebruce9226]

Hey. Does anyone have a UK tel number for MAMMOTION? They've screwed up my order and dont reply to my emails. Thanks.

[@stevo1970]

There isn't any uk dealers. I was going to get one but mammotion trust pilot reviews aren't good lots of people are not getting there products.

[@Striperman]

Maybe you need a robo shaver as well. 🤣🤣🤣. They are cool and convenient and will come down in price overtime when they become even more popular. 👍💚🦸

[@TheLawngineer]

LOL, thanks for watching man! Hope all is well.

[@Striperman]

@@TheLawngineer All is good here. Great review Vince

[@RAMBHARWAD-u2f]

Thanks for the review! I’m hunting for a more budget-friendly robot mower.

[@soban_mansuri]

Nice review! 👏

[@Abhay_gupta_7777]

Great review! Although, it’s a little over my budget at the moment. 😅

[@SohanSingh-hp6uy]

Thanks for the review! I’m hunting for a more budget-friendly robot mower.

[@abhijeetranjan2139]

Nice review! 👏

[@TheLawngineer]

Thank you!

[@chunaravagharirajeshbhai1784]

Great review! Although, it’s a little over my budget at the moment. 😅

[@sahilkumar-vu6nc]

Thanks for the review! I’m hunting for a more budget-friendly robot mower.

[@TheLawngineer]

Check out the YUKA too… I’ll have a video coming soon.

[@aravalakshunma311]

Nice review! 👏

[@TheLawngineer]

Thank you!

[@satrughnsah5821]

Great review! Although, it’s a little over my budget at the moment. 😅

[@TheLawngineer]

Thanks for watching. I’m currently testing out the YUKA which is cheaper. Video coming soon.