What Is the Mammotion YUKA mini 2 1000?

The Mammotion YUKA mini 2 1000 is a wire-free robot lawn mower that needs neither a boundary wire nor an RTK reference station. Instead of a GPS correction signal, it relies on a 360° LiDAR module combined with dual-camera AI vision that can reportedly recognize more than 300 object types in the garden. That makes it a good fit for homeowners who want to skip the installation hassle of traditional wired robot mowers. With a maximum work area of 1,000 m², up to 10 configurable mowing zones and a 45% incline rating, it sits in the mid-range of the fast-growing RTK-free robot mower segment — at a price noticeably below comparable wire-free models from established brands.

Mammotion markets the YUKA line as an "AI-Powered Installation-Free Robot Lawn Mower" and positions itself as the world's leading wire-free robot mower brand. The core promise: no boundary wire, no RTK, no signal issues. The YUKA mini 2 family also includes the smaller 500, 800 and 800 LiDAR variants alongside the 1000 model tested here. Don't confuse it with the larger LUBA series (1,000–10,000 m²), which is a separate product line with partly different hardware.

Cutting Performance, Battery & Features

Cutting Deck and Incline Rating

Cutting width is 190 mm, and cutting height can be manually adjusted between 20 and 60 mm. Five free-swinging blades produce an even cut. With a maximum incline rating of 45% (about 24°), the YUKA mini 2 1000 can handle moderately hilly gardens — though with rear-wheel drive (2WD) only, traction is lower on steep or wet slopes than on all-wheel-drive rivals.

Battery Life: Claimed vs. Real-World

The 6.1 Ah battery (21.6V platform) is rated by Mammotion for 150 minutes (2.5 hours) of mowing per charge, covering about 250 m², with a maximum daily coverage of up to 1,600 m². Independent tests by Clubic and Mowy Lab measured closer to 125–135 minutes in practice — a typical gap between lab conditions and real-world use (denser or damp grass, for example).

Connectivity & App

By default, the mower connects over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to the Mammotion app (iOS & Android). If you want remote control and GPS tracking outside your home Wi-Fi range, an optional 4G module is available for $129/€129 — including three years of free data through the "Mammotion iNavi Service". Up to 10 mowing zones can be set up and scheduled individually.

Weatherproofing & Build Quality

The housing is rated IPX6 and the LiDAR unit is separately IP67-rated, so the mower can keep working in the rain. Weight (about 10.9 kg) and dimensions (about 525 × 413 × 281 mm), however, aren't documented on Mammotion's official pages — these figures come from the user manual, and Mammotion itself has yet to officially confirm them.

Our Verdict

The Mammotion YUKA mini 2 1000 shows just how fast RTK-free robot mower navigation is evolving: 360° LiDAR and AI vision reliably replace boundary wire and reference stations, and its 45% incline rating outperforms many pricier rivals. Minor weaknesses around edge mowing and map editing are easy to overlook given the price of roughly €1,099–1,299 / $1,399–1,559 — well below comparable wire-free models from Husqvarna or Ecovacs. For gardens up to 1,000 m² with moderate slopes, the YUKA mini 2 1000 is currently one of the most affordable ways to mow wire-free.