Mammotion Luba AWD 5000 Review - Revolutionise Your Lawn Care with the Luba AWD 5000 Robotic Mower
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- Exciting news! The revolutionary Mammotion Luba 2 AWD series - including the 5000, 3000, and 1000 models - is officially open for pre-orders! Get ready to experience the future of innovation, with shipments set for mid-March 2024. Stay tuned, because I'll be bringing you an exclusive, in-depth review and a dynamic video showcase of the Luba 2 as soon as it hits the road.
Looking for a better way to maintain your lawn without the hassle of traditional mowers? Look no further than the Luba AWD 5000 Robotic Mower from Mammotion! In this comprehensive review, I take a detailed look at this cutting-edge lawn care technology and explore its features, benefits, and limitations. From its advanced all-wheel drive system to its intuitive controls and impressive cutting performance, I cover everything you need to know to decide if the Luba AWD 5000 is right for you. Whether you're a seasoned lawn care pro or just looking for an easier way to keep your lawn looking its best, this review is a must-watch!
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0:00 Intro
0:27 Unboxing
4:37 Accessories
7:09 Perimeter Wire Free Technology
8:23 Mulching
12:50 Specifications
20:02 Installation
27:36 Firmware Update
28:03 Creating A Mowing Task
34:47 Cutting & Navigation
43:45 Obstacle Avoidance
44:52 Conclusion
47:18 Pros & Cons
49:50 Final Thoughts
53:36 Full Review
Convinced 100%. Just purchased the 1000 before video ended. Great job!
Many thanks for your positive feedback, hope you enjoy your new mower, thanks Mark
Best review so far. Thank you!
Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you. Outstanding video. You answered and showed all my questions/concerns. Just made the buy.
Great to hear! Thanks for your feedback. Mark
This review was Awsome! Answered all kinds of questions
Hi, so pleased you found it useful, thanks for the positive feedback. Mark
Really good review.
Enough detail without becoming redundant
Thanks Jim, much appreciated, glad my video has helped.
FABULOUS VIDEO! Very comprehensive! Thank you!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the feedback.
Luba 2 AWD 5000 review coming in April 2024, it looks very promising.
Thanks
Mark
Wow, excellent review! very professionally done, I will be tracking over next few months to see how it works out on neighbors more complex layout. Thanks for the time and effort you put into this. I will definitely be looking into getting one of these. This is the first robotic lawnmower that actually looked feasible.
Thanks Brent for your comments, much appreciated. Yes I will share shortly. Mark
I suspect it can connect via WiFi so anywhere your WiFi can see
Front yard to back yard there's a house in the way of the WiFi / GSK transmitter and repeater - how do they handle a house being between the transmitter and the mower? From the video at 11:37 I see you tested this.
One of the most best reviews I have watched on the Luba. I am on the fence with my steep backyard. At only 2 months into the market, still researching.
Hi Joel. Thanks for you positive feedback. Still early days for many brands with their boundary wire free mowers. Good luck with the search.
What a wonderful comprehensive review demonstrating all those features, I watched and loved every minute of it! Here in Australia the device is expected to sell late this month or early next month (i.e. early September 2023). I have put a deposit down on a pre-order and can't wait for it to arrive. Thanks for your efforts, Mark.
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for your positive feedback. Enjoy your new mower. Mark
It's people like you that make innovation possible, thankyou. I have to wait for the product to mature and the amortisation of cost per unit and market competition to push down pricing. While I support good product I cant afford to support short term ROI pricing. I hope you buy the $240 "sunvisor" that will help them immensely.
Fantastic review. Really helped me to understand how good that little thing is. Especially helpful to mention the base station and how well it got to the front garden. I shall be heading over to look at the updates on your web site now. Thanks again. 👍
Glad it was helpful!
Well done, great review. Very intelligent. Refreshing considering what's out there. Well done!
Thanks so much, glad it helped, it is much appreciated.
Very nice and in-depth review. Looking forward to some insights from the day to day test on your neighbours a little more challenging lawn.
So pleased the review was helpful. I was setting the Luba up today in my neighbour's large garden, and so far so good. He is so impressed, he stood there for hours and watched it in action. It went very close to the edge of the lake, on a slope, scary moment but had no issues. Thanks again Mark
@@EasyLawnMowing haha that Sounds exactly like what I did when I purchased my first Landroid lawn mower a few years ago. Just mesmerizing to watch the robot guy work.
@@EasyLawnMowing Just ordered a 5000 for my 0.5 acre, sloping yard that is directly adjacent to a pond on one side. Anxious to see your video about the setup on your neighbor's garden.
Well done. Great review! Very helpful.
Thanks so much.
Best review I've seen of this
Thank you so much for your positive feedback, it is much appreciated. Mark
Great detail on this video, much appreciated
Glad it was helpful!
What a great mower I love this. So easy to use I wish I had one. Great review
Thanks 👍
I have been waiting for this tech to finally arrive for years. I will patiently wait for the tech to mature and revise so I am hoping to buy one next year.
Thanks for your comment. Exciting times for lawn care!
The video is very well done , I am impress with this product . I will looking forward to buy this product after making some investigation on my lawn .
Thanks for your positive feedback, let me know if I can be of any assistance. Mark
very awesome video, Thanks so much Bro :) btw beautiful yard you have
Thanks for the feedback, it is much appreciated. Mark
Fantastic review. We’ll done. Beautiful home
Thank you kindly!
very nice and thorough review
Thanks!
Superb video! Can't wait for the follow up :D
Thank you, if you subscribe to my channel you will be notified when uploaded. Already started filming and looking good... Thanks Mark
Wow, I’m so impressed! The boundary wire is what kept me from purchasing one but this is right up my alley. I just ordered the 3000 model from Mammotion and I can’t wait to get it. Thank you for that awesome review.
Glad to hear, thanks for your positive feedback too, all the best and enjoy. Mark
I’m getting soon my local dealers for Kress and stiga say they need set up with Kress with the dealership mast and stiga I think you have pay for a subscription… I’m waiting for a year for others too catch up see how the market goes
You should get the husqvarna 450xh epos it’s a far superior mower with gps tracking cellular connectivity to control from anywhere and more.
@@barrytipton1179 I wanted the cress over the husqvarna soooooo bad becuse it had the wheel for boundary mapping but I waited and waited then my old mower was destroyed by workers in my yard so I couldn’t wait anymore.
@@TiltedTripodMedia like I said I’m waiting for the pack too catchup next year maybe more
Excellent review!
Thanks so much. Mark
Great video and a very impressive piece of kit. I've been looking at this for a couple of weeks now since seeing it on social media. My garden isn't quite as big as yours so I will probably go with the 3000. I will be looking to mount my charing station on the path though, rather than on the lawn itself, fixing it directly into the paving. Hopefully this will prevent the issue of chewing up the grass. I will have to see if I can still get away with mounting the RTK receiver directly against the house above the charging station, I'm very tempted to place the order right now.
Hi Dale, thanks for your comment. Yes it should be no problem mounting on the concrete or patio, you will just need to find your own fixings for the charging station. This will need to be secured so that it doesn't move when the Luba docks. If you do go ahead and bite the bullet, I would appreciate if you use my affiliate link below -
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Excellent review. I'm testing the Worx Landroid Vision at the moment having had the Segway Navimow and am down for the Luba 2.0. Looks amazing.
Great! Just got my Luba 2 and will do a review soon (when the weather improves). Thanks for the positive feedback. Mark
This has to be hands down the best robot mower on the market!
Yes agreed, you are getting a lot for your money. I have the Luba 2 on order for delivery in April, and can't wait to test it out as on paper it seems to have all the improvements included. I will release a video so watch this space.
Good demonstration
Thank you so much, glad it helped. Mark
Absolutely fanstastic, thorough and informative review! Thank you. Have just levelledand and reseeded my lawn (0.75 acre) and tidied boundaries. Have previously used a Mountfield tractor but this Luba AWD 5000 looks like a fantastic robotic option. The query I have concerns the RTK signal and connectivity for firmware upgrades, planning on the app etc. In a nutshell, we have next to no mobile signal here and rely on WiFi, although the range of that is limited from the house and I would be looking to place the base station approximately 50m away, next to my workshop. Is a mobile / WiFi signal required at all, or is all connectivity done via GPS for the routing and Bluetooth for firmware upgrade? Also did you manage to test the avoidance feature as we also have quite a large pond that needs to be left alone! Many thanks!
Hi - thanks for you positive feedback, much appreciated. Mammotion have confirmed to me that you don't need WIFI or line of site to the Luba and my neighbour who is testing the mower on his larger lawns, also has very limited WIFI. He is not having any issues with the connection.
He also has a large pond/lake and has run the Luba around leaving around a 20cm gap (to allow some wiggle room) and again has had no problems.
I am going to do update video soon to show this more complex setup/lawn and how well the Luba is doing.
He has split his larger lawn into 3 sections and created 2 passage ways between them. There is an issue when trying to edit these passages as they sit "under" the defined lawn areas. As there is no gap between them (completely joined) you can't "click" on the passages to edit them (you would have to delete the defined area and start again). Mammotion are aware of the issues and have said it will be fixed in future update.
Thanks again
Outstanding review! I've been eyeing this unit for a while. I have a very challenging situation with a .75 acre lawn that is quite bumpy, has a 45% slope in places, and some enormous Great Dane dog poo obstacles (when I push mow and accidentally step on a poo on the slope, down I go). The teenage boy always seems to miss some of them. I wish there was a way I could confirm that it will tackle my situation before purchase.
If any robotic mower can deal with tougher conditions then it’s the Luba. It’s been working well on my neighbours lawn with slopes and obstacles. Will do a follow up video in a few weeks time. Thanks for you positive feedback.
Fantastic review. Thank you. When can we expect the review covering your neighbours lawn? I have quite a large lawn which is more complex than the one used for this review.
Hi - yes its going well on my neighbours lawn, after some firmware and app updates - though there are still a few minor issues. I will try to get the video organised with him in the next week or so, then another few days for editing. I will keep the next video short with more of an update of issues of a larger more complex lawn.
By far the best video I have seen for this unit. Great job! I ordered mine almost a month ago and it’s finally supposed to arrive later this week. Can it be set up to mow zones on different schedules? For example mow the front yard every 4 days and mow the backyard every 7 days? Thanks!
I was looking at getting one but the mammotion trustpilot reviews aren't good at the moment.
Thanks for your great review! IMHO the Luba looks the most professional and well build regarding build quality. Ordered the AWD3000 on 09th May, hopefully it will arrive ASAP in Austria :-)
Hallo Markus, auch aus Österreich/Nähe Wien und will mir den Luba AWD 1000 holen (hab nur ca 400m²) und bin gespannt was du berichtest.
Hi Markus, thanks for your positive feedback. Please keep us updated on how you get on with your AWD3000 when it arrives. Thanks Mark
@@georgeorwell7725 Der Luba AWD1000 hätte auch für mich ausgereicht, nur war damals die Info, daß dieser erst Juni versendet werden würde. Bin gespannt wie sich der AWD3000 in unserem Garten macht. Werde berichten! Grüße aus dem Wiener Neustädter Bezirk :-)
Grüsse aus der Steiermark! Ich meinen 5000er gestern erhalten. Bin einfach nur enttäuscht. Ohne ständige WLAN Verbindung geht erst mal gar nichts. Nach X Versuchen habe ich es mal geschafft eine Verbindung zum Mäher und der APP zu erhalten. Habe dann versucht eine kleine Fläche abzuspeichern die er sich auch nach dem abfahren gemerkt hat, aber dann.... hat er gar nichts gemacht. Im Status steht mähen mit der voraussichtlichen Zeit, aber er steht nur rum und nichts passiert. Ein Fall für die Tonne und die 2900 Euro sind futsch.
@@Gadeto Hm vielleicht liegt es wirklich am WLAN, soweit ich es verstanden habe braucht er immer WLAN Verbindung. Wäre komisch weil ich habe in den letzten 3 Wochen eigentlich nur Gute Dinge über den Luba gelesen und gehört?
This is the best product review I have seen! Nice Job. I live in the northern US and we maintain our Bluegrass lawns at 3.5 inches in the warmest weather in July. I noticed this mower only adjusts to 2.75 inches. I love this mower but cannot use it. My one-year-old Landroid gets stuck at least two times per week on ridiculously small slopes and sends me a text message for help. Since this Luba mower is AWD without steering, does it tear the lawn at turns? Over time turning in the same place? My Landroid makes tracks around the perimeter since it follows the wire to recharge every hour or so. Thanks for your great effort.
Also, beautiful lawn and home.
Hi, thanks so much for the positive feedback. I have the mower over at my neighbours more complex lawn, and yes there are a few patches where the grass has worn. These locations are indeed where the Luba has too make a sharp turn on itself. This is the reason Mammotion now include the mat that is positioned in front of the charging station.
I an going to make an update video in the spring of next year, and go over the little quirks the Luba has.
Thanks, Mark
This was an excellent review thank you. I'm considering this and the Ambrogio 4.36 Elite RTK. If you could review that one, and even compare it to Luba 5000 I'd eagerly watch that content. There's very little videos out there for Ambrogio 4.36 Elite RTK so you'd have the viewer market all to yourself.
Hi thanks for the suggestion. I will be reviewing the WORX vision robotic mower next. I will then see if I can get the Ambrogio next.
Great video! Thanks this is why i love CZcams :) Does it cut the grass and scoop it up or does it just leave the grass cut where it was cut?
Thanks very much for your positive feedback. Yes it does leave the grass cuttings on the lawn as it mulches, please see my article below for more information and benefits of mulching below -
easylawnmowing.co.uk/the-benefits-of-mulching-grass/
Great job! A mere 👍 wasn’t enough.
Excellent review, love to see how it did on the bigger lawn with hills, but I couldn't find that video on your site, do you have that one handy?
Hi, yes sorry I did not get around to creating the video on my neighbours lawn. It has been working extremely well and he is very happy with reliability and the results.
I have the new Luba 2 being delivered in mid-April 2024 and I will not only review on my lawn, but I will review on my neighbours lawn in the same video. The Luba 2 looks very promising and with the added HD camera should address some of the RTK issues in certain circumstance.
Thanks
Mark
Thank You for a really great review of the Luna mower. I’ve been looking into buying this cause my Worx since the last update keeps trying to escape running far into the flowerbed and other places.
I’ve got one question though. How’s the noice level? It’s hard to tell from a video cause the mic picks up and enhances the sound.
TY
Thanks Torben for your positive feedback. The sound/noise level of the Luba is 60db, so it is even slightly less compared to that of the WORX Landroid. Thanks Mark
Hi , beautiful item
Would love to test this 5000 here in Canada
Thanks for your comment.
Hello Mark
thank you for this review. Great content.
I have a question regarding the RTK Antenna. Is there direct sight between the 2 zones, the back yard and the front lawn?
and how many meters are the two zone roughly apart from each other?
Hi, Thanks for your positive feedback.
No line of site required, even with the Luba 1. The Luba mower and the RTK station just need to see the same satellites. The Luba 2 also has the camera so can still map and navigate with loss of satellites. This is why it's important to let the RTK station see as much of the sky as possible. Thanks
Love the review, you have me 90% ready to order one. This mower turns like a skid-steer, which will wear out the tires on it sooner than one that actually turns it's wheels. Any ideas on the life of the tires, and cost of replacements? Also, on average, flat, not overgrown lawn, how long do the batteries last for the 5000?
Hi, not sure about the tyres, but would say a considerably long time before they will need to be changed. The battery is up to 180 minutes to mow up to 500㎡. Thanks
Any idea what Luba is like at going over a pebble type path? All my paths are loose pebbles to get from lawn to lawn?
Great video btw.
Hi, if the path is defined as a "pathway" then the deck raises up so should not be a problem as long as they are not larger pebbles with very uneven surface.
It does look a very good machine in fact probably the best I've seen so far. I had a wee look online to get an Idea of the cost and I was amazed to see that it is considerably more expensive in the UK than in the US that's a pity.
Thanks for the info!
I'm ready for the robotic Dog poop cleaner.
great video! If your neighbors also had the same model, would there be interference issues from the RTKs with each other?
I believe it would be absolutely fine as you pair the mower with the RTK station, but I will check with Mammotion and post back here. Mark
Thanks for the review. I wonder how the ultrasound sensors are picking up soft toys which our dog and son are leaving around the garden. We have also all sort of garder and sand toys laying around. I wonder what advange would I have above the Segway Navimow.
Glad my review was helpful. In terms of the ultrasonic sensors, they will pick up obstacles such as toys on the lawn and you are able to adjust thier sensitivity on the app, and also turn off if needed. I have not tested the Segway, but am trying to get hold of one for future video. Thanks
Great video ! Thankyou very much for this! Perhaps a silly question but we have 3 seperate lawns 2 in the back and 1 in the front , there is no access for the mower to travel between these lawns , is it possible to pick the mower up and move it between the lawns ourselves ?
Yes you can do this. You would just not create the “path” in the app between them.
Great video! My question: can the docking station and antenna mounted on a concrete ground with the correct mounting parts?
Thank you, yes I believe it can be mounted on a concrete ground, you will just need to find your own fixings to ensure it doesn't slide when the Luba docks.
Hi, amazing video. I am also thinking of buying one - the Luba AWD 1000 but still struggling because of the RTK / GPS system and my worries it won't work in an area at my house but I have seen in your video, that your RTK and Charging station is on the other side of the smaller front lawn and your whole house is between it. Do you have any RTK / GPS issues in the smaller front lawn because of that? Also I so you pathway between the large and small lawn is a narrow way with high walls on both sides - does it recieve enought RTK /GPS signal on this pathway because I have a similar situation but with gras that needs to be mowed and I fear that in this area (4m wide and 15m long and with high walls on each side) Luba will stop because he won't get enough RTK/GPS signal. Can you please tell me how it is going and your experience und feedback. Many thanks.
Thank you for your positive feedback, really pleased my video was helpful.
The range of the RTK station to the Luba is 120 metres, and uses a combination of direct and GPS (RTK) to talk to each other. So I believe that regardless of the house, as long as the Luba does not travel more than 120m from the RTK station, you will be good.
You are provided with an additional power supply to power up the RTK reference station, so this could be used to mount it more centrally between your front and rear garden. However, this was not required for myself, as you could see from my video, but another option.
Great Video Mark. Thanks! Do you know can the charging station be placed on a patio, with a channel created from the charging station to the lawn? I want to keep the lawnmower on a patio at the rear of my house, but my lawn is out the front and side.
Yes I believe so. You will need to secure it down to the surface somehow to stop it sliding/moving when the mower docks. My neighbour who has the mower now is going to try this, so I will update here soon.
I LOVE my Luba after having a Worx Landroid for 3 years
So pleased to hear you are happy with the Luba and its functionality.
If you have three zones, a front, back and side lawn. Where would you mount the rtf antenna to get good reception? Does it need to be line of site to Luba?
Hi,
No line of site required, even with the Luba 1. The Luba mower and the RTK station just need to see the same satellites. The Luba 2 also has the camera so can still map and navigate with loss of satellites. This is why it's important to let the RTK station see as much of the sky as possible (mount higher if you have lots of tree cover).
Thanks Mark
Thanks very much for the informative review! I know that the Luba 5000 is meant to mow an area of up to 5000sqm, but could it be configured to have zones that add up to more than 5000sqm? or multiple zones of 5000sqm? or is there a software limitation to stop it doing an area larger than 5000sqm? Thanks again
I think it is down to how many hours it can mow each day, which dictates the sqm.
EXCELLENT INFORMATIVE VIDEO.
Rumours that the underside of the Luba must not be cleaned by sprayed water contrary to the IP6x rating specified. Any truth?
Thank you so much for your positive feedback, so pleased my video was helpful.
I have not heard anyone having any issues with cleaning the underside with water. I will keep testing this and report back if anything changes. Thanks
@@EasyLawnMowing I have one. People are having issues with cleaning the underside due to Mammotion stating this was allowed before back tracking after people started getting water damage from the underside of the motor through the rubber gasket under the disk blade / rotor. The gasket is extremely thin and does not prevent water from seeping into the inner parts of the luba causing the luba to die. There are many posts on the official and unofficial subreddit. They even released a video that said to not clean it from the underside with a hose, then backtracked and deleted the video from Facebook and privated the video. Very concering and the way they are handling this is very unprofessional.
Hi Faith, in terms of cleaning the Luba please take a look at the following video where Mammotion show you how the Luba should be hosed correctly underneath the deck.
czcams.com/video/1hI6s4JdMOg/video.html
Hope this helps, Mark
I would wait for this type of robot to have home security options, but the model seems great
How many acres can this work on responsibly?
Hi Joey, the AWD5000 will mow up to 1.24 acres.
I'm looking at getting one of these in the current sale. I watched your video 3 months ago, which was excellent, and now I'm wondering how you're getting on with it 3 months on. Any issues? My only concern currently is that we're surrounded by trees so slightly worried about GPS. I did do a GPS strength check around the garden and apparently it'd still get enough satellites for it to not be a problem, but Mammotion said I'd be ordering it at my own risk!
Hi, thanks for your comment and positive feedback. Yes I can confirm that the Luba is doing really well 3 months on with no significant issues. Some minor issues have now been ironed out with app and firmware updates, and I am sure it will only continue to improve in terms of functionality. The machine is reliable and is a real work horse. In terms of the GPS it will be somewhat of a gamble whether or not you have any signal issues.
Hi. I’m not sure if this is being asked before so apologies if it has. I currently have an Automower which has been excellent apart from the scarifying and aerating seasons when the guide wires become a scary challenge. Unfortunately, I have a secondary area which can only be accessed by crossing a wide gravel driveway. This isn’t too much of a problem. I simply pick the mower up and carry it across the gravel. Would the Luba be able to deal with this without having to pick it up? I think the problem with the Automower is that the blades don’t stop turning as it crosses hard surfaces etc so the gravel would damage them.
Hi, With the Luba, the deck raises up and the blade stops when navigation long the created paths between the zones.
So crossing the gravel drive should not be a problem for this robotic mower.
Luba 2 AWD 5000 video review coming soon.
Thanks
Mark
Does the luba need to be in sight of reference station at all time. If you multiple locations will building between - does it use gps, with reference station being home / charge / calibration?
Any uk authorised dealers?
Hi, the Luba doesn't need to be in sight of the reference station, it just needs to be within the 120m radius of the reference station. As far as I know there are no authorised dealers in the UK, so purchase is direct from Mammotion at this stage. Thanks
How about winter i live in Finland and winter is gold and freeze here . We must put the luba ( i don´t buy it yet) and rtk in warm place in winter. And next summer when we put it place again do we re mapping areas again? Every summer???
Hi, you do not need to remap it, and yes both will need to be put away over the winter period. Thanks
I wonder what the lifespan of the battery will be and how much to replace it?
The battery will have a 2-year warranty, and if you need to replace the battery, you will have to go to the local repair centre to change, you can email Mammotion support and they will provide the details of your local service centre support@mammotion.com
Hi, can I ask you about pre-programing the luba to cut every 3rd day as I am going on holidays, at the minute I was told I can only programme for once a week but that is no good as grass is too long after a week, thanks
Yes you have complete control how and when the Luba cuts via scheduling on the app. Thanks
I’m very interested in one, so will be following. One thing I find questionable is the pricing it’s the same price in Dollars,euros or pounds £€$2,899
So uk we are paying about £500 more than USA and £350 more than Europe
Hi Roger, glad to hear you like the Luba (same here). Regarding the pricing, unfortunately I can't comment, but perhaps it is something to do with the exchange rate/import duty. Even though it compared favourably in terms of price, performance and capabilities compared to other more established brands. Thanks again Mark
@@EasyLawnMowing No it is just price gauging. Mammotion add 15% to UK prices vs EU prices incl. VAT, Customs and transport. No other "equal" Chinese Tech supplier is doing the same.
So the RTK can be in a different location than the base as long as they are within the 120m radius?
Hi, yes it can be in a different location. the 120m radius is between the mower/base and the RTK station. thanks
34:02. It looks like the Luba measures the channel to be around 707 meters Long? Or 707 m means someting else?
Hi, I am not too sure what you mean by this measurement, could you please clarify. Thanks
Amazing review.
Any theft protection?
Hi thanks for your positive feedback, so pleased it was helpful. Theft protection includes App Notifications when the mower exceeds the designated mowing zones, GPS Tracking, Ownership Authentication and Alarm triggered when the Luba is moved out of the geofenced perimeter. Also, there is a slot for an air tag, however I would advice placing the air tag not in the designated area but deeper inside the machine, there are several videos on YT showing you how and where this can be done. Thanks Mark
Nice one, Mark.
Do daffodils in the lawn have to be recorded, or will they be automatically avoided ?
I believe they will be avoided. Thanks
Do you have to be within 120m from antenna at all times? Can a 2nd antenna increase the area it can mow?
I don't believe there is an option to purchase a 2nd antenna so yes it will need to be within 120m as there is no data sim in the mower (hence no on-going mowing costs with this robotic mower). Thanks
Will the Luba 5000 mow under yard trees, like maple, Red Bud, flowering cherry?
Yes, I don't see why not. thanks
What is difference between model 3000 and 5000? Both have 10ah battery, what else does the 5000 have that allows it to mow more? Speed across the ground? Bigger motor?
Hi, It's purely down to how much the mower is programmed to mow per hour - so the 3000 is 350㎡/hour and the 5000 500㎡/hour. There are other differences such as the rubber tyres on the 5000 allowing for greater slope ability. There is a comparison table here:-
easylawnmowing.co.uk/luba-awd-5000-review/
Thanks
I’m waiting until next season hopefully they will get better and cheaper
My lawn is okay for the 1000 I’ve got three zones and well short of the amount it will do
I have a very short step 30mm is should cope if not sort it
Ps yours best video on this and others
I think some you have pay subscription
Thanks for your positive comments, in terms of the step I would create a small ramp to transition between the 2 levels.
@@EasyLawnMowing my idea too will wait for when I get it I could try a half way thick plank if not get a man to make the ramp etc
Awesome video! Can you please share a total size of your land?
Glad it was helpful. My back lawn is 450 msq, front lawn is 150 msq. Thanks
And the part where the house is located?@@EasyLawnMowing
What about customer service for this machine. Are there any uk dealers, just incase there are breakdowns, and what is the warranty, where would you take it. Recent trustpilot reviews for mammotion aren't too good at the moment.
In terms of warranty the Luba AWD 5000 comes with a 2 year warranty on the mower itself and the batteries. Mammotion also offers a warranty on the RTK reference station, but this is not as long at just 12 months. Mammotion informed me that there is a repair centre in the UK, you can contact support@mammotion.com for further details.
Can you chose different paths per day like north south one day east west the next then maybe like diagonal the third day
Hi, yes you can change the path angle under the customised setting before you schedule the cut for a particular day.
this is the best feature the EcoFlow Blade does not have
So my house sits center on about a 1/3rd acre lot, with a separate garage. There is no mowing required between the house & garage, but there is lawn to cut surrounding the two buildings. That means there will Not be "line of sight" between the mower & RTK antenna for half the property no matter where I place the antenna. Whats the story on this ? Does the mower require line of sight operation at all times or can this mower do a backyard w/ the antennae on the opposite side of the the house/garage ?
Line of site is not required for this mower. GPS is a great requirement.
@@EasyLawnMowing Page 17 of the Luba User Manual disagrees with that statement. That, and there are reviewers who've reported Positioning Error problems when the Luba is opposite the Reference Antenna location on a Large, multi story, house. There are conflicting statements throughout the manual, for example, like when cutter blade rotation or R&R should happen. Even the Mammotion website has conflicting info on this mower's spec's & performance stat's. Obviously, it's going to be a different case for each owner/operator.
There are Variables floating about throughout the ether that can change GPS and/or the RTK to mower Signal Strength, the FCC disclaimer within the User Manual addresses this.
GPS Satellites may be geostationary but the Tilt of the Earth and seasonal change in inclination will cause a variance in signal strength throughout the day as the seasons change. Power Lines, Clouds, air density and humidity levels can effect radio frequency energy as well. There's a "Connection to Ref Station" page within the Mammotion App that gives a Mower to RTK Antenna reference and will tell how well that signal is received.
Are you going to review the Segway Navimow? Thanks
Hi. Will be doing the WORX vision robotic mower next then will try to get hold of the Segway. Thanks.
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Sounds good thanks again!
Hi there, great review - can you tell me how the limitation of the 5000m2 is calculated? I’m guessing it’s from the addition of all the zones?
Thanks for you positive feedback. It’s just a guide really based on how long it can realistically mow each day/week to keep the area maintained.
@@EasyLawnMowing Thanks again - I will be ordering via your link - so if 4 different mowing zones add up to just over 5000m2, you reckon that will be OK - one of them is around 600m2 but is in shade most of the time and I only currently give a light cut every 10 days or so. Thanks. Dean.
@@deanscott502 Hi Dean, great to hear, it is always a good idea to split a very large areas into 2 or more zones and join them via a passage. My neighbour who now has the Luba on his 5000m2 complex lawn has done, and is working more efficiently and reliably over the period of 7 days. Thanks for using my affiliate link to order
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Enjoy your new mower, any questions let me know. Thanks Mark
@@EasyLawnMowing final question (promise) I have a gated fence that separates a couple of the zones where I would create the pathway, I was thinking of creating a lightweight flap for the mower to go through - do you reckon with the sensors off - the front obstacle bumper would ignore it / go through it if it was light weight enough? Thanks.
@@deanscott502 Yes you would definitely need to turn the sensors off, and I do believe if the flap has no magnetic closer on the Luba will not detect and push it open, but as you say will need to be lightweight. Thanks
The lack of anti theft is so challenging for me to get my head around. There really isn't much in the way of options there to compensate for the lack of that feature. The Kress will be about $500-800 more to cut 3/4 acres and includes anti theft, and a dealer/service network that the Luba also doesnt have.
I really want the Luba, still. It will cut much steeper slopes than anything else out there, it looks cool AND it's the first mower that uses TWO discs to cut vs the one that even the larger Husqvarna's have. It's mind blowing what Husqvarna charges for their mowers only to still have a random cutting pattern and tiny 10" disc.
I hope Luba adds anti theft, and works out some of the bugs that people have reported.
I think it should be possible to simply add anti theft by firmware update. Hopefully Mammotion will do this ASAP :-)
@@Markus2801A they should have the hardware built in I would think just based on how it operates
Hi Scott, thanks for your insight and comments. I am sure Mammotion will continue to develop the app and make further enhancements to the security features. When I took to Luba to my neighbours garden, I had to unbind the mower from my account, before it would allow him to add the Luba to his own account - that was great to see. Thanks Mark
@@EasyLawnMowing ah keep us posted on how that turns out. That is a complicated garden with trees , buildings , water etc. Don't let him map it close to the water!
I will keep you updated, it was mapped extremely close to the water, so will see how that pans out overtime. Today there were no issues.
Thanks for the test. But it's a very easy lawn for a robotic Mower. Shouldn't it be tested on a much difficult yard ? by the way, I'm very happy with my Ecoflow Blade !
Thanks for your comment, yes I am currently testing it on a complex lawn, the follow up video will be posted in about 1 month.
I'm very interested in the Luba based on the fact I have a front and back lawn, both on a slope, and both not 'bowling green flat' will also need to navigate down the side of the house between them on a path. It looks really competitively priced for the spec and seems to do everything I need. The only issue I have at the moment is paying nearly £3k for something where there is no real support network in the UK as it will likely need spares/service at some point. I've heard that the support on line isn't too forthcoming - do you have any experience of support responses? Also do you know if the products ship in the advertised time (5-10 days stated on the web) - thank you!
Hi Rick, thanks for your comments. My experience is that my contact at Mammotion is highlly responsive to all the questions I have, responds on the same day or following day due to time difference. Mammotion informed me that there is a repair centre in the UK, you can contact support@mammotion.com for details. In terms of delivery, my delivery took about 7 days. All the very best.
@@EasyLawnMowing Thanks Mark - I will message them as I am concerned about satellite reception in my garden as I'm surrounded by tall trees, and some of the moving will be under their canopies. Been advised that an EPOS mower would struggle, especially on the pathway between my front and rear gardens, being narrow also with some tree cover.
@@rickboyes3577 Thanks Rick please let me know how you get on and what you decide to do. Mark
The only contact I get from them is via e-mail which is disappointing. To spend that much on a mower and not be able to speak to someone if I have issues is preventing me from buying one. I am going to wait until they get better support and work out the bugs.
Very well done review. I want one, but I wish there was a money back guarantee / trial period.
I have no idea how strong the satellite signal will be in my yard, and I’m concerned with it’s relatively low cutting height compared to my riding lawn mower. Luba’s max height is 70 cm (2.8”) while I normally cut my lawn at around 90 cm (3.5”). Not sure if my grass will burn up with such a low cut.
Has it been working well for you? I see users complaining of so many issues online and commenting that Luba’s support team is non-responsive. I’ve no idea if this the typical user experience or not. I did send the sales team an email a couple of weeks ago, and they’ve not gotten back with me. Thank you.
Hi Rob, thanks for your positive comments. It is working very nicely on my neighbours complex lawn of around 5000m squared. He has it mowing every day and is using all of the 10 zones. He has divided his largest lawn into 3 zones and it seems to work well. I spoke to him yesterday and he is happy with the latest firmware update as it allows him to edit the zones more easily and it seems to be navigating between zones that are joined (same lawn) more accurately. I understand your concerns as most robotic lawnmowers for large lawns are going to be white glove installs through local dealership, but the price will be significantly higher.
If the zones don't have a barrier between them or overlap, will Luba allow you to put a channel between them or will it combine both zones into one? Also if I install Luba under my pole barn, how will it know if rain has stopped? Will it just give it a peak and if not raining anymore it will go out and if raining just come in and check again later?
@@rnette68 Hi, it is a good idea to split large lawns into 2 zones. You will then need to create a channel between them even though they are joined together. You need to do this to enable the Luba to navigate back to the charging station. You are absolutely right with regards to the rain sensor, the rain will sit in the sensor for some time until it evaporates. If the Luba goes out again while it is still raining, it will simply return to the station.
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Hope this helps, Mark
Can you create a zone disconnected from the station? I need to keep the backyard fence closed. I want to create a front yard zone independent of the station.
Yes you can create a separate zone away from the station.
@@EasyLawnMowing Thanks! I got my mower. I haven't tested this yet but thought you may know. Will the luba fall off a cliff or does it have cliff detection if the slope is too steep?
it looks like the side guard blocked about 2" of the outside cutting edge. can it be remove?
Hi, yes it will if the Luba is cutting against a wall or fence, I don't believe it can or should be removed, as it is one of the micro switches.
How long does it take to recharge the battery after it runs out?
It takes 150 minutes to charge.
I believe it has a rain sensor on the top of the casing. If you have a garage roof how does it sense rainfall?
The rain sensor will work whilst mowing. It will return to base for a period of time. It will then leave the charge station/roof to "try again". It will return again if still raining. thanks.
@@EasyLawnMowing As grass is better cut when it is dry is it possible to programme cutting later in the day after the dew has evaporated? Also I believe that at least one mower can be programmed to time cutting according to predicted dry conditions on a third party app. Perhaps Luba might use that in the future?
Is there a dealrship in the United States? If so, where?
Hi Larry, there are dealerships in the US, reach out to them on this email hello@Autmow.com
Does it have anti theft protection?
Hi, the mower is tied in to the user via the app and needs to be released by the primary user to be used elsewhere.
Each LUBA device is equipped with an anti-theft system that automatically activates when it leaves your geofence. Additionally, you will receive a notification through the app in case of potential theft. The app also allows you to track your LUBA, making it easier to retrieve it if lost or stolen.
I should receive mine any days now. One question though. Can you place the charging station on the pavement beside the shed so that Luba can turn around on the pavement instead of installing the mat on the grass. I understand that one need the mat if the charging station is on the grass, otherwise it might damage the grass. However, if the chargin station is positioned so that there is 1-2 meter of pavement in front of it, Luba won't damage the grass. Good in depth video by the way!
Hi Jocelyn, so pleased you liked my video. In terms of the charging station, I believe it can be positioned on the pavement and avoid the need for the mat. I am not sure if the station would need to be either secured somehow down to the pavement, or have something behind it to ensure it doesn't move backwards, as the Luba mounts the base. Let me speak to Mammotion and I will come back to you. Thanks Mark
Great question! ❤
Does the mower dial home every day?
Hi Perry, I am not sure what you mean. You can access the mower via the internet to see what it is up to and make changes to the settings. Thanks
Hi what about if it cloudy day , how about to signal of the satellite..?
There will be no problem with the satellite signal on a cloudy day. thanks
@@EasyLawnMowing Ok thanks
How does it mow around tree roots?
Hi Susan, it really depends on how high the roots are protruding above the lawn. It will either see the obstacle with the sensors or the bump sensor will pick them up if they are high enough. If they are almost level with the lawn, you will most probably need to create a no go area via the app. Thanks
Is the price the result of a limited production facility?
Hi, the price is significantly less than that of the equivalent spec with other brands such as Husqvarna. thanks.
when will it be possible to buy it in Italy?
Hi Alberto, let me check with Mammotion and I will come back to you, will most probably be on Monday now. Thanks Mark
@@EasyLawnMowing also me interested in Italy. Thanks.
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Hi Alberto, Mammotion confirmed that the Luba will be available in Italy soon, they are looking for a distributor. Thanks Mark
Fantastic video btw. (I have looked at a lot and this was hands down the best). I am thinking of buying one in the UK and installing it in Italy. I assume that despite no current distributer in place yet that everything should work okay i.e. as if it was in the UK?
I own one of these, and I was under the impression that it doesn't have GPS tracking, which is a concern of someone walks off with my mower! Can you confirm that it does indeed have GPS tracking? I'm in the US if that makes a difference.
Hi Jim, see below, this is from Mammotion. I will test this and report back, as the mower is now with my neighbour being tested on a much larger lawn.
Anti-theft System
The app will sound an alarm to notify users when there is unusual movement. Luba supports the "lost" feature. The original user will be informed of the current position of the lost LUBA when it reconnects to the network. LUBA cannot be used by others if the original user has not granted permission.
@@EasyLawnMowing Thanks. I'll be interested to hear what you find. I'm under the impression that because the Luba doesn't connect to a cellular network it will only be able to report it's location if and when it's configured to connect to another WiFi network. I had a Worx Landroid a few years ago that included a cellular connection, which meant you could literally track it's movement on a map in real time if someone walked off with it.
@@jimrfaust Yes, I believe you are correct. I had good wifi in my front and rear garden so it worked no problem when out of sight of the reference station and would only report its location if connected. You would need a 4g sim in the mower and station if there is no wifi. I have asked Mammotion to clarify and confirm this. many thanks.
@@EasyLawnMowing Is there a spot on the Luba to put an AirTag ? some internal pocket or compartment.
Hi James, not as far as I know, it all seems very much sealed up, so nowhere to safely house an AirTag.
How does it compare to navimow?
Hi Sorry I have not tested the Navimow at this point. I am trying to get a loan machine as well as the WORX Vision range.
Presumably Luba doesn't always need to be in sight of the RTK... can't imagine it seeing it in your front garden.
No it doesn't, as long as it is within 120m radius of the reference station, no line of sight is required. Thanks
What a great surprise for me! I ordered the mower this weekend, figuring it would just do our main, front yard. Looks like I’ll be giving it a try at our small back lawn, too!
So the RTK can be in a different location than the base as long as they are within the 120m radius?
Wher can I get it service
Hi Larry, please contact Mammotion support at support@mammotion.com they should be able to put you in contact with a local centre.
I was having range concerns but i think your video put that to rest. When you started mowing you had 62% battery. Once finished it said it did 487.4m squared... which is equal to 0.12 acres and it it had 52% battery remaining. Meaning every 0.12 acres is = to 10% battery. Luba 5000 is advertised at being able to mow 1.25 acres. Given that you mowed approximately 1/10th the advertised range, and used approximately 1/10th battery, I'm feeling more confident in their range estimates now.
Hi. Thanks for the calculations. Very helpful to know it checks out with the Luba specification.
Love the informative video, but can I ask how you have made your money in life?
Just bought a Worx Landroid, but I hope to be able to afford the Luba in the future!
The WORX Landroid mowers are great. I have one on my front lawn and had no problems or issues and it does a great job.
What would happen if it runs over a rock?
Hi, if the ultrasonic sensors are on, it will detect the rock and go around. There is also a sensor on the front and sides that will detect the rock if bumped into. Thanks