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Best Robot Mower for Slopes

Banks, terraces and wet grass: the machines that keep traction where quoted slope ratings stop meaning anything.

By Anna LindqvistUpdated 20 September 20268 min read

A quoted 45% slope rating assumes dry, well-rooted grass. On a damp Scandinavian morning, the same lawn can defeat a two-wheel-drive mower entirely.

Our top picks

Mammotion Luba 2 AWDBest overall

1. Mammotion

Mammotion Luba 2 AWD

All-wheel drive with the traction to climb wet banks without digging in.

Recommended lawn size
Up to 5,000 m²
Navigation
RTK GNSS + vision
Boundary wire
Not required
Maximum slope
80%
Cutting height
25–70 mm
Noise
64 dB(A)

Pros

  • Exceptional traction on slopes and damp grass
  • Handles very large, awkwardly shaped plots
  • Deep app control for mapping and zones

Cons

  • Noticeably louder
  • App has a steeper learning curve
  • Bulky on small lawns

Typical price €2,099 – €2,699 · Availability Good: DE, FR, NL, PL, SE

Where to buy

Husqvarna Automower 320 NERABest for moderate slopes

2. Husqvarna

Husqvarna Automower 320 NERA

Sure-footed up to around 45% and gentler on the turf.

Recommended lawn size
Up to 2,200 m²
Navigation
Boundary wire or EPOS plug-in kit
Boundary wire
Optional
Maximum slope
45%
Cutting height
20–60 mm
Noise
59 dB(A)

Pros

  • Excellent local service and spare parts
  • Very consistent cut quality
  • Quiet and unobtrusive

Cons

  • Wire-free operation costs extra
  • Smaller area rating than rivals at this price

Typical price €2,199 – €2,599 · Availability Excellent: dealer network across the EU

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