Tried out: Experiences with the Luba AWD 5000 GPS robot lawn mower from Mammotion!

Recently updated on March 6, 2024 at 06:34 am

Today we present the Luba AWD, a robotic lawnmower equipped with an RTK function. Externally, its design is reminiscent of that of a Formula 1 racing car, but lacks the rear spoiler, which allows it to maneuver effortlessly under bushes. We have also refined it a bit by giving it a camouflage-style partial wrap and two Tuningblog stickers. Otherwise it remains in its original state. A highlight of the Luba AWD is clearly the RTK system. This Real Time Kinematic System, also known as GPS, makes it possible to use the robotic lawnmower without a boundary wire. It can approach edges or walls with a precision of up to two centimetres.

Luba AWD5000

The Luba AWD is equipped with numerous technical features. Particularly noteworthy are its wide tires, which ensure excellent grip. They are made of rubberized hard rubber and give the robotic lawnmower an attractive look. It also has a flexible axis that allows it to be used on rough terrain. The AWD 5000 can even master gradients of up to 75%, as the following video demonstrates. In general, a lot is explained in this video and we go to the Advantages but also the disadvantages .

Ultrasonic sensors are another feature of the robotic lawnmower. They sense his surroundings and help him avoid obstacles. The chic F1 front spoiler is not only for the look, but also as a bumper and protection. The robotic lawnmower also has a powerful battery with 9,6 ampere hours and 21,6 volts, which offers enough energy for processing large areas of up to 5.000 square meters. However, the charging station of the robotic lawnmower plays an important role and must be placed carefully. It needs direct line of sight to the sky for the RTK system to work properly. An unfavorable positioning could disturb the signal and affect the precision of the robotic lawnmower.

The Luba AWD 5000 is controlled via an APP

The associated app offers various customization options such as the working mode, the cutting height and other parameters can be set individually with the smartphone. The app also shows the progress of the mowing process and enables precise control of the robotic lawnmower. It was regularly updated during our test period and continuously improved. The Luba AWD 5000 quickly proved to be a very powerful machine. For example, it manages to mow thick grass to 15 mm, a performance that no other robotic lawnmower has achieved so far. The Luba AWD 5000 not only ran consistently reliably during our test period, it also impressed with its excellent cutting quality. His way of working impresses us overall!

In fact, the Mammotion Luba 5000 is so efficient and powerful that it can easily cover the entire property in just 3-4 hours (approx. 800 square meters with many zones, slopes and no-go zones) mastered. Every blade of grass is mown accurately and without difficulty. This leads to the fact that one is already looking for new challenges out of boredom and would prefer to have the neighbor's property mowed with them. After several weeks we found that there were no real problems with potholes and slopes, nor with tall grass that grew more than 20 cm.

In our video linked above, the main advantages and disadvantages of the robotic lawnmower are discussed in detail. At this point, however, we would like to go into one more aspect: the customer support. Unfortunately, up until May 2023, Mammotion's support was extremely disappointing. Cooperation requests from tuningblog via various channels (social media, email, etc.) were not answered and general problems, such as the lack of an invoice, were either not solved at all or only very sporadically1. We hope that Mammotion will make improvements in this area in the future. We also hope that the issue of spare parts will be resolved. All in all, we are convinced of the Luba. And that also applies to the 3000 that we HERE have tried.

Key facts about the functions of the Luba AWD:

• Models: LUBA AWD 5000, LUBA AWD 3000, LUBA AWD 1000
• The Luba AWD 5000 is a robotic lawnmower without perimeter wire and with GPS, which was brought to the market by the manufacturer Mammotion.
• It can mow areas up to 5.000 square meters and manage different zones that can be defined via the app.
• It has all-wheel drive, which allows it to climb gradients of up to 75%.
• It has a cutting width of 40 cm and a cutting height of 30 to 70 mm.
• It has a battery capacity of 10 Ah, a charging time of 180 minutes and a mowing time of 150 minutes.
• It has an edge and corner cutting function that eliminates the need for manual reworking.
• It has obstacle detection through a front spoiler and ultrasound.
• It has a rain sensor, a lift sensor, a tilt sensor and an anti-theft device.
• It can be connected via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi to the app, which also allows for mapping and zoning.
• Plug types: EU, US, UK
• Quick setup with no perimeter wire
• Mows lawns up to 1,25 acres (500㎡/hr)
• All-wheel drive for slopes up to 75% (37°)
• In-app management of multiple zones
• Obstacle detection and automatic charging
• App control from anywhere
• including 1x RTK reference station power supply and 1x RTK reference station extension cable (10 m)
• In-app adjustable cutting height
• Suitable for all types of lawns
• Lawn maintenance can be made easier with the Mammotion app. Mowing operations can be customized, and real-time mowing status can be tracked anywhere, anytime.
• Efficient management of multiple zones: With the Mammotion app you can set up mowing operations for multiple work areas and create connecting paths between them.
• Planned Route Modes: Compared to the random mowing pattern of traditional robotic lawn mowers, the planned route algorithm greatly improves the Luba's mowing performance.
• Smart Obstacle Avoidance: Four ultrasonic radar sensors enable the LUBA to automatically detect and avoid obstacles as small as 5 cm.
• Fully automatic system: You can create no-go zones for flower beds or children's playgrounds or pools in the app, the Luba AWD will avoid them automatically.
• Automatic rain detection: Small sensors on the Luba robot can detect the start of rain and automatically send the mower back to the charging station.

the differences between the three models

Conclusion on Luba AWD 5000:

The Luba AWD 5000, presented as a robotic lawnmower with a state-of-the-art RTK system, has proven to be Mammotion's technological showpiece. The model, which can mow up to 5000 square meters, relies on an innovative GPS system that eliminates the need for boundary wires and delivers impressive precision when mowing directly on edges or walls. In addition to the technical aspects, the Luba AWD 5000 is characterized by its sporty design, based on a Formula 1 racing car, and its wide tires for additional grip. The user experience is improved by the Mammotion app, which allows intuitive control and adjustment of the working mode, cutting height and other parameters. Our Luba AWD 5000 experiences were mostly positive, especially with regard to the outstanding cutting quality and the ability to mow even thick grass without any problems. The integrated ultrasonic sensors also ensure efficient obstacle detection and avoidance.

However, Mammotion's customer support was disappointing until May 2023 and there are some suggestions for improvement in terms of support and spare parts availability. We will see how the Luba AWD 1000 experiences develop and whether specific Luba AWD 5000 problems will arise. But in general we are convinced of the performance and quality of the Luba AWD 5000. Finally, a tip: If you decide to use the Luba robotic lawnmower, you should make sure when installing the charging station that it has direct visual contact with the sky in order to be able to optimally use the RTK system. Overall, the Luba AWD 5000 delivers impressive experiences and sets new standards in the field of robotic lawnmowers.

Of course, that wasn't the end of it!

Our main focus is of course on the presentation of products in the field of mobility and tuning. However, there are occasionally products outside of this category that pique our curiosity. It plays with it not matter, whether it's a high-end robot vacuum, a lawnmower, the latest model of power bank, or possibly the ultimate portable Bluetooth speaker for camping, we've got you covered things like that too and share our knowledge with you. These products justify this somewhat unusual category on tuningblog.

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Luba AWD 5000 – GPS robotic lawnmower from Mammotion

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