YUKA (1000, 1500, 2000, 3000)
3 independent reviewsRead the findings →Mammotion's two-wheel-drive, wire-free mower for mid-sized to large lawns, with an optional sweeper for clippings and leaves. It suits fairly even lawns and leaves an immaculate cut. But early software was buggy, and bumpy ground can stop it.
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What reviewers found
There are three finished reviews and one early verdict. T3 and Android Police tested the YUKA 1500 and rated it highly for its cut and the sweeper. Notebookcheck tested the 2025 YUKA 1000 and found it reliable at mowing but power-hungry. All three had software trouble or app gripes. PCWorld, which called its verdict preliminary, also got an even cut, but found the mower underpowered on a bumpy lawn and the sweeper unreliable.
T3, hands-on, About two weeks, Aug 2024 (tested on the YUKA 1500 with sweeper) · Android Police, hands-on, Sept 2024 (tested on the YUKA 1500) · Notebookcheck, hands-on, Apr 2025 (tested on the YUKA 1000 (2025 edition) with sweeper) · PCWorld, hands-on, Oct 2024 (tested on the YUKA 1500 with sweeper; Preliminary verdict; the reviewer planned a follow-up; The reviewer called this a preliminary judgement after a short, drought-affected test and planned to revisit it.)
Cut quality and edges
Mixed resultsThe cut itself is excellent: T3 got immaculate stripes and Android Police found it coped with thick, damp grass. Edges vary, as T3 found it cuts closer than many while Notebookcheck measured at least 10cm left beside a patio.
Setup and boundaries
Not enough evidenceOnly T3 described setup in detail: installing the dock and aerial, then driving the boundary in the app. Notebookcheck found the 2025 edition's network positioning worked, if slightly less accurately than an aerial.
Navigation
Reviewers rate it highlyT3 never saw it stray into flower beds and had it drive between lawns along set paths, and Notebookcheck got almost complete coverage. Notebookcheck found it needed a passage at least a metre wide.
Slopes and rough ground
Reviewers rate it highlyNotebookcheck saw it climb its rated incline on a test ramp, and T3 found the big rear wheels gripped well and turned with little damage. With the sweeper fitted, both note the slope limit falls sharply.
Obstacles and safety
Mixed resultsT3 had no trouble with obstacles, and Notebookcheck saw it reliably avoid a hedgehog dummy and most footballs. But it missed a tennis ball and a garden hose there, and there's no headlight for night work.
Weather
Not enough evidenceOnly Android Police reported on wet conditions, finding the twin discs cut thick, damp grass without clogging. No other review we use tested it in the rain.
App and software
Reviewers found problemsUpdates caused trouble: one made the T3 mower lose satellites and stop mid-lawn, and another left the Android Police one malfunctioning for days. Notebookcheck also found the app hard to find your way around.
Upkeep
Not enough evidenceNone of the reviews we use has reported on cleaning or blade changes yet.
Reliability and support
Not enough evidenceNone of the reviews we use has run it long-term. T3 found Mammotion quick to address most concerns with fixes, but no other review we use judged support.
Value
Not enough evidenceOnly Android Police judged value, calling it competitively priced for its features. Notebookcheck found it power-hungry on standby, but didn't weigh the price.
Verdicts come from independent, hands-on, finished reviews. An area needs at least two of them before we say more than “Not enough evidence”. We don't score robots ourselves. How this works
An excellent, even cut
Every tester liked the finish. T3 got immaculate straight stripes and said the cut was no worse than Segway's or Husqvarna's, if a touch less uniform than the LUBA 2 AWD. Android Police called the mowing outstanding and found the twin discs coped with thick, damp grass without clogging. Notebookcheck got a clean cut and almost complete coverage of its test lawn, and PCWorld found its lawn evenly cut every time.
The sweeper works, with limits
T3 found the sweeper collected the vast majority of clippings and most leaves, then tipped them out at a set spot like a pickup truck. Notebookcheck agreed it did the job, but the drop-off points had to be well away from the lawn edge. With the sweeper fitted, slope ability fell from 45% to 18%, noise rose to almost 70dB, and it once snagged the sweeper on a swing. PCWorld had motor warnings and jams with its sweeper, and the bag sometimes fell off.
Bumpy lawns can stop it
On its bumpy, uneven lawn, PCWorld found the rear-wheel-drive mower lacked torque and kept getting stuck in dips and on garden ornaments until no-go zones were drawn. Notebookcheck saw it climb a 45% ramp, as claimed, but it needed at least a metre of width to get through narrow passages. T3 and Android Police had no grip complaints, and T3 found its single front wheel turned tightly with little damage to the grass.
Software needed patching
Updates came thick and fast, and not all went well. T3 had an update that made it lose satellites and stop mid-lawn, though a later one fixed most of that. An update left the Android Police mower malfunctioning for several days, and PCWorld said one early update nearly bricked it. Android Police and Notebookcheck both found the app hard to find your way around, though PCWorld liked it.
No headlight, higher power use
There are no headlights, so Notebookcheck advises daytime mowing only, which also spares hedgehogs. In its test it reliably avoided a hedgehog dummy and most footballs, but missed a tennis ball and a garden hose. Android Police measured about 60dB, a little louder than some rivals. Notebookcheck measured around 10 watts on standby and reckoned it one of the more power-hungry mowers around.
T3, Android Police and PCWorld tested the YUKA 1500 (2024); Notebookcheck tested the 2025 YUKA 1000, which can also navigate without the aerial.
Our take
Should you buy the YUKA (1000, 1500, 2000, 3000)?
Best for: Lawns where collecting leaves or clippings matters. Skip it if: Your lawn is steep, soft or full of bumps.
buy it for a fairly even mid-sized or large lawn, especially if you would use the sweeper for clippings or autumn leaves. If your lawn is bumpy, soft or steep, the Mammotion LUBA 2 AWD grips better.
The YUKA sits between Mammotion's YUKA mini and its all-wheel-drive LUBA mowers, sold in sizes for mid-sized to large lawns. Two floating discs give a wide cut, and it steers by satellite, using an aerial in the garden or, on the 2025 edition, corrections sent over your internet connection. The unusual part is an optional sweeper that brushes up clippings and leaves and tips them out at spots you choose.
T3 got immaculate stripes and Android Police found the twin discs coped with thick, damp grass without clogging. T3 found the sweeper collected the vast majority of clippings and most leaves, and Notebookcheck agreed it did the job, but with the sweeper fitted the slope limit falls sharply and it gets noticeably louder. Software was the real trouble: an update made T3's mower lose its satellites and stop mid-lawn, and another left Android Police's malfunctioning for several days. PCWorld, in a short test it called preliminary, found the rear-wheel-drive mower kept getting stuck in dips on its bumpy lawn and had jams with the sweeper. Notebookcheck measured at least 10cm left uncut beside a patio, and there is no headlight for night mowing.
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Before you buy
The questions people ask about this one
Will it cope with my slope?
Mammotion rates it for 45% (24°), per the specifications, and Notebookcheck saw it climb exactly that on a test ramp. Fit the sweeper and that drops to 18%, per T3 and Notebookcheck. On lumpy ground PCWorld found it underpowered.
Does it need a clear view of the sky?
Both editions need satellite reception. The 2025 model can get positioning corrections over a network, so you don't need a separate reference aerial in the garden, and Notebookcheck tested that option. The mower still has to see satellites, and the network connection has to reach the working area, so check both before deciding how to install it.
Can it handle two lawns or a narrow passage?
It can link several zones: T3 had it drive between lawns along paths you set, as long as there are no steps or gates. Notebookcheck found it needed a passage at least a metre wide, so tight, winding gardens suit it less.
How close does it cut to the edge?
Closer than many, says T3, but not flush. Notebookcheck measured at least 10cm left beside edges it can't drive over, such as a patio, and it steers round plants hanging over the lawn. PCWorld also needed to tidy the edges by hand.
Do I have to pay a subscription for 4G or anti-theft?
Check the current package for your edition and country. Notebookcheck described an offer that ran until the end of 2025, so it can't tell you today's costs. Ask Mammotion which positioning services, mobile data and theft-tracking features are included, and what each costs when any included period ends.
Alternatives
Other robot lawn mowers to compare.
LUBA 2 AWD
Why consider it: All-wheel drive and a 40cm cut for large, rough or sloping lawns, with dead-straight stripes.
The compromise: Setup had hiccups, and it needs open sky for its satellite aerial.
YUKA mini (500, 600, 700, 800)
Why consider it: A smaller two-wheel-drive YUKA that reviewers found tidy, quiet and good at spotting obstacles.
The compromise: It's for lawns up to 800m², and grip on soft or wet ground is its weak spot.
i2 LiDAR (i208, i210, i215, i220)
Why consider it: A laser-guided mower built for gardens with trees and buildings, praised for tidy lines and quiet running.
The compromise: Setup can take tweaking, and the edges still need a strimmer.
Specs
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Sources
Where this page’s findings come from
Editorial reviews
- T3: Mammotion YUKA 1500 3D Vision Robot Lawn Sweeping Mower review ↗4 / 5Hands-on, About two weeks · Tested on the YUKA 1500 with sweeper
- Android Police: Review: The Mammotion Yuka 1500 combines powerful mowing with a debris-collecting sweeper ↗9 / 10Hands-on · Tested on the YUKA 1500
- Notebookcheck: Mammotion Yuka 2025 review ↗Hands-on · Tested on the YUKA 1000 (2025 edition) with sweeper
- PCWorld: Mammotion Yuka 1500 robot mower review: Innovative but glitchy ↗3.5 / 5Hands-on · Tested on the YUKA 1500 with sweeper · Preliminary verdict; the reviewer planned a follow-up · The reviewer called this a preliminary judgement after a short, drought-affected test and planned to revisit it. (not counted towards our two-review minimum)
Sources
- Mammotion: YUKA product page ↗Manufacturer
Videos
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