This wireless robotic lawnmower can also collect leaves: Mammotion Yuka 2025 review
Leaf collector.
The Mammotion Yuka 2025 wireless robotic lawnmower can both mow the lawn fully automatically and optionally collect leaves and grass clippings. Additionally, it offers many other exciting (and in some cases new) features, as our Mammotion Yuka test shows.Marcus Schwarten, 👁 Marcus Schwarten, ✓ Anton Avdyushkin (translated by DeepL / Ninh Duy) Published 🇩🇪 🇫🇷 ...
Verdict: This robotic lawnmower can do more
In our test, the Mammotion Yuka 2025 scored particularly well due to its optional sweeper, although this is not a bargain. As a result, the robotic lawnmower can collect lawn cuttings and leaves in the fall. However, several problems have emerged in practice.
The Mammotion Yuka reliably and satisfactorily performed its core competence of lawn mowing with its wide double mowing deck. In addition to proper obstacle detection and automatic mapping, the robot mower also scored points with the new iNavi function without RTK antenna, which all 2025 robot mowers from Mammotion offer. In addition to the large clearance width, the high power consumption was also a negative feature. Other challengers are much more economical.
Overall, the 2025 edition of the Mammotion Yuka made a good impression in the test, even though it is not flawless. If you want a robotic mower that collects leaves, there are virtually no alternatives. The Yuka 1000 is reasonably priced relative to its area coverage.
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Price and availability
The Mammotion Yuka 1000 we tested is available directly from the manufacturer for 1,399 euros RRP (approx. US$1,600) directly from the manufacturer. The Mammotion Yuka 2000 is available from Amazon.de for 1,749 euros RRP (~US$1,999). Both are optionally available as a bundle with the sweeper. It costs 699 euros (~US$799) when purchased separately (e.g. from Amazon.de).
Table of Contents
- Verdict: This robotic lawnmower can do more
- Features and scope of delivery: Robotic lawnmower with additional benefits
- Setup and maintenance: AI maps the garden
- App and operation: Cutting height only via rotary wheel
- Navigation and obstacle detection: Works even without RTK
- Special feature: Mammotion Yuka can collect grass cuttings and leaves
- Mowing performance and edge cutting: Yuka mows twice
- Runtimes and noise level: Power-hungry
- Mammotion Yuka short summary: Stands out and collects
Last year, Mammotion launched the Yuka, a new robotic lawnmower that also makes sense in the fall thanks to its additional function. Because this Robot mower without boundary wire can be optionally equipped with a grass catcher, which it uses to collect not only grass cuttings but also leaves.
a revised version with new features was launched on the market in 2025. We took a close look at the new version of the exciting and unusual robotic lawn mower with optional sweeper. Our Mammotion Yuka test reveals how well it performed in practice.
Specifications: Mammotion Yuka 1000 / 2000
| Mammotion Yuka 1000 | Mammotion Yuka 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Recommended area | 1,000 m² | 2,000 m² |
| Navigation and obstacle detection | UltraSense AI Vision + RTK | UltraSense AI Vision + RTK |
| Mower | 2 mowing discs | 2 mowing discs |
| Number of blades | 2 x 5 pieces | 2 x 5 pieces |
| Cutting width | 32 cm | 32 cm |
| Cutting height | 20 - 90 mm | 20 - 90 mm |
| Adjust cutting height | manual | manual |
| Slope | 45% / 24° | 45% / 24° |
| Display | no | no |
| Battery capacity | 4.5 Ah | 4.5 Ah |
| Weight | 16.4 kg | 16.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 64.8 x 51.9 x 33.0 cm | 64.8 x 51.9 x 33.0 cm |
| Water resistance | IPX6 | IPX6 |
| Garage included | no | no |
| Number of blades supplied | 10 + 12 | 10 + 12 |
| Color | White | White |
| RRP | 1,399 euros | 1,749 euros |
Features and scope of delivery: Robotic lawnmower with additional benefits
Last year, we already reviewed the Mammotion Luba 2 AWD (from 2,199 euros on Amazon). The Yuka from the same manufacturer is similar in some respects; for example, it uses the same app and has a double mower deck. Nevertheless, there are some differences - especially as both models are now available in an updated 2025 version, which were presented at the CES 2025.
The Mammotion Yuka also works completely without a boundary wire. It is equipped with UltraSense AI Vision and RTK Fusion mapping system for navigation and orientation. Two cameras and an optional RTK antenna, which can be connected to the new Mammotion iNavi Service (NetRTK+Vision), allow the robot to orient itself on the lawn and map it independently via AI.
Besides a small windshield wiper for the two cameras, the Yuka features two mowing discs on the underside, each with five blades. This provides a cutting width of 32 cm. In the EU version, a mechanical rotary wheel adjusts the cutting height between 20 and 90 mm. The mower is mounted on a floating bearing to ensure a uniform cutting pattern on uneven ground. The special feature of the optional sweeper is detailed further below.
We tested the Mammotion Yuka 1000, which is designed for a maximum of 1,600 square meters and 10 different zones, although the manufacturer recommends 1,000 square meters. The larger Yuka 2000 can handle up to 2,800 square meters and 20 zones. Otherwise, there is no difference between the two variants, not even in the battery capacity of 4.5 Ah.
The scope of delivery is also identical for both versions of the Mammotion Yuka. In addition to the robotic lawnmower and charging station (unfortunately without a roof), the RTK reference station has its own power supply and mast, and ten replacement blades and accessories are included. The optional sweeper must be purchased separately.
Impressions on the Mammotion Yuka
Setup and maintenance: AI maps the garden
Once the connection between the app and the robotic lawnmower has been established, which did not cause any problems in our test, the Mammotion app offers a wide range of setting options. These include automatic AI mapping. This could not be activated in our test on the first attempt, so a manual mapping run was necessary. The robotic lawnmower is steered using two virtual joysticks on the smartphone display, which can be done sensitively and precisely with some practice.
At the second attempt, the AI mapping also worked. Here, the robotic lawnmower automatically recognizes the edges of the lawn and creates a map on its own. Here, too, the result was satisfactory. It reliably recognized the lawn in most cases, but it could have moved a bit closer to the edge in some instances. However, you can take manual control at any time if necessary.
The Mammotion Yuka is IPX6 protected. This means it can be cleaned with a garden hose. The blade is changed by loosening a small screw, for which Mammotion includes the appropriate screwdriver.
App and operation: Cutting height only via rotary wheel
The Mammotion app offers many options, but is sometimes a little confusing for our taste. In addition to obligatory features such as live progress, automatic planning, and various settings, there is also a live video function. This allows you to monitor not only the robot's work remotely, but also your own garden.
Once set up, the app automatically selects the best mowing direction. However, it can also be changed manually, along with many other options such as speed, mode, path distance, etc. The cutting height is set directly on the robotic lawnmower using a rotary dial and cannot be selected digitally. In addition, several buttons and four small LEDs for the battery status round off the control unit on the Mammotion Yuka.
Navigation and obstacle detection: Works even without RTK
In our test, the Mammotion Yuka maneuvered reliably in tracks across the lawns. The procedure was largely systematic and can be followed live via the app. It reliably detected larger obstacles such as a swing, bushes, and trees.
As an alternative to the RTK antenna, the Yuka can also operate completely without an RTK antenna. The magic word is Mammotion iNavi Service (NetRTK+Vision). Here, the robot does not use RTK, but Wi-Fi or 4G, and the vision technology in the front to maneuver across the field. This also worked well in the test, even if the accuracy was not relatively as high as with an RTK antenna in our garden.
To use the service, it must be activated and booked. Mammotion allows users to use the Mammotion iNavi service (NetRTK+Vision) free of charge until the end of 2025. Unfortunately, we have not yet been told how much the service will cost from 2026. If you don't want to place an RTK antenna in your garden or have problems with coverage, this is an exciting and almost equivalent alternative. However, this requires comprehensive Wi-Fi or 4G reception in the garden.
Although the Yuka was not completely convincing on our usual obstacles, it performed well. In the test, it always reliably avoided the hedgehog dummy. Nevertheless, we strongly recommend only using the mower during the day, especially as it has no headlights, only status lights on the side.
The Yuka also detected almost all other obstacles, such as a large and small soccer, in the test and avoided them quite closely. Only a tennis ball and a piece of garden hose were not seen by the two cameras, even when the obstacle detection in the app was set to the most sensitive level.
On our test ramp with artificial turf, the Mammotion Yuka mastered a maximum gradient of 45 percent (24 degrees) and thus fulfilled the manufacturer's specifications.
However, a passage at least 100 cm wide was required in the practical test when moving through narrow passages. This makes the Yuka rather unsuitable for winding gardens, but this is clear from its dimensions of almost 65 cm in length, 52 cm in width, and 33 cm in height. This is even more true when fitted with its special "rucksack". In this case, the Mammotion Yuka mini (from 899 euros on Amazon), which we will also be presenting in a test shortly.
Special feature: Mammotion Yuka can collect grass cuttings and leaves
The Mammotion Yuka can be optionally equipped with a sweeper. This is a collector that is attached to the back of the robotic lawnmower and then collects leaves and other debris from the lawn using a rubber brush roller. Visually, the robot lawn mower looks like a classic lawn mower, but without the handlebars.
In the test, the Mammotion Yuka with sweeper reliably fulfilled its task. Most of the leaves, grass clippings, and other debris ended up in the grass catcher. This means that the robotic lawnmower also makes sense in the fall or can be used when the grass is too high to leave the grass clippings lying around. The sweeper accessory expands the options and can be particularly useful for properties with lots of trees and correspondingly large amounts of leaves in the fall.
The Yuka then ejects the collected leaves and other debris at deposit points specified via the app, where the basket is lifted automatically. However, these points must be quite a long way from the edge of the lawn. It would be nice to do this much closer to the edge.
There are three further drawbacks: When the sweeper is fitted, the maximum slope that can be overcome is reduced from 45 percent (24 degrees) to just 18 percent (10 degrees). Secondly, the robot mower and sweeper are considerably louder. We measured almost 70 dB in the test.
Thirdly, it happened to us in the test area that the Yuka got stuck on a swing with the grass catcher and almost knocked the attachment off. Mammotion should enhance the obstacle detection capabilities.
Mowing performance and edge cutting: Yuka mows twice
With its two floating mowing discs, each with five blades, and the associated fairly high cutting width of 32 cm, the Mammotion Yuka delivers a clean cut in the robotic lawnmower test. Added to this is the good navigation, which resulted in almost perfect coverage of the test area.
The robotic lawnmower cuts solidly at the edges. The double mower deck sits in the middle of the robot, which is just under 52 cm wide. This leaves at least 10 cm of lawn edge if it is impossible to drive over at ground level, e.g., on a patio. In addition, the distance is added by navigating along the edges. In the test, this was usually only a few centimeters.
It is a pity that you cannot deactivate obstacle detection when mowing edges. If you did, you could achieve an even better result at your own risk if the robot did not drive around every plant hanging out of an adjacent bed.
Runtimes and noise level: Power-hungry
In our practical test, the Yuka mowed around 230 square meters on one battery charge in just under two hours without a sweeper and with the standard settings. The subsequent charging process from 15 to 100 percent took a similar amount of time, with approximately 145 Wh flowing at up to 85 W. Consumption is higher with the leaf collector.
In addition, the standby consumption is quite high at around 10 W, which is hardly less even when using the iNavi without the RTK antenna. If we assume that the Yuka 1000 is to mow 500 square meters of lawn three times a week, this results in a monthly power consumption of approx. 13 kWh. This makes the Mammotion Yuka one of the more energy-hungry robot mowers.
Without a sweeper, the Yuka presents itself as a pleasant representative of its guild and, compared to many other robotic lawnmowers, does not stand out negatively in terms of its operating noise during simple mowing.
Mammotion Yuka short summary: Stands out and collects
The Mammotion Yuka 2025 stands out from the robot mower competition with its optional sweeper. In the test, it was convincing in many respects, but also revealed a few minor problems.
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