Yarbo · Gardening · Reviewed by RCSchim · Published 2026-06-07
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The reviewer concludes that the Yarbo Mower Pro delivers the "best result that I've seen on any of these automatic mowers" regarding mow quality, despite acknowledging its limitations with slipping on very steep or wet slopes. They highlight its powerful hardware, modularity, and strong performance on challenging terrain.
This review provides an in-depth look at the Yarbo Mower Pro, covering its setup, mowing performance, navigation capabilities, and modular design. The reviewer demonstrates its operation on a complex, uneven lawn with obstacles and slopes, discussing features like wireless charging and various attachments.
The Yarbo Mower Pro is the most powerful and effective robot mower the reviewer has tested, delivering exceptional results for large, complex lawns. It masterfully navigates inclines and dynamically generated obstacles, producing a very clean and even cut even on highly uneven terrain. However, on extremely steep, wet, or resistant grass, the tracks can slip, tear up the lawn, and even fail to stop, presenting a safety concern. If you own a large property with varied terrain and desire a premium, modular robotic mowing solution, this product is worth considering for its superior performance on challenging lawns. If your property features exceptionally steep, slippery, or overgrown slopes, you might encounter limitations, and an alternative solution might be more suitable.
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visual_inspectionneutralt=00:06–00:10
The reviewer provides a size comparison noting a motorcycle in the background, indicating the mower's large physical footprint, stating "Doesn't look as large as it really is, but yeah, for size comparison, there's a motorcycle in the background."
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NgPPUQ8MKQ
reviewer_claimneutralt=01:07–01:10
The reviewer advises being prepared to spend two or three hours on the setup, but assures it is doable even with no background knowledge, despite initial intimidation.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NgPPUQ8MKQ
hands_on_demoneutralt=01:40–02:00
The reviewer demonstrates the physical installation of the mower deck, showing how it attaches to four metal struts and connects via a cable, then lifting it onto hooks.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NgPPUQ8MKQ
reviewer_claimneutralt=02:18–02:28
The reviewer states that 5 cm mower height is lower than one might think and recommends not going lower, noting the machine can adjust from 3 cm up to 10 cm.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NgPPUQ8MKQ
hands_on_demopositivet=02:46–02:50
The mower successfully avoided a car left in its zone, demonstrating that it didn't touch it once and registered it as a dynamically generated obstacle.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NgPPUQ8MKQ
hands_on_demopositivet=03:13–03:22
Despite the mower being 'picky' about its precise placement, the reviewer observes that it has never missed docking successfully, going back and forth a few times to center itself.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NgPPUQ8MKQ
measurement_testneutralt=03:30–03:32
The reviewer states that the Yarbo charges wirelessly with up to 700 watts, describing this as 'incredible'.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NgPPUQ8MKQ
measurement_testneutralt=03:34–03:37
The mower takes approximately 1.5 hours to recharge from 20% to 80% capacity.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NgPPUQ8MKQ
specification_claimneutralt=04:36–04:38
The large battery pack for the Yarbo Mower Pro costs 1,200 euros or 1,400 dollars, which the reviewer notes as 'very expensive'.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NgPPUQ8MKQ
expert_opinionpositivet=05:07–05:17
The reviewer recommends creating no-go zones around obstacles like trees, not just for obstacle avoidance, but because it makes the robot's return routes to the charger more efficient and faster.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NgPPUQ8MKQ
hands_on_demopositivet=06:40–06:50
The mower demonstrates effective handling of a challenging patch with many obstacles and slopes behind bushes, with the reviewer noting he never mowed it so nicely manually.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NgPPUQ8MKQ
reviewer_claimpositivet=07:44–07:54
The reviewer expresses satisfaction with the very nice mow result on his uneven, 'up-and-down' lawn, stating it 'never looked that good' before the Yarbo.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NgPPUQ8MKQ
hands_on_demonegativet=11:00–11:58
On a steep, potentially wet, and challenging incline, the mower experienced significant wheel slip, tearing up the lawn, and later failed to stop when going backward on a steeper section, giving up its job due to insufficient braking power.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NgPPUQ8MKQ
specification_claimpositivet=12:30–12:50
The reviewer highlights the Yarbo as a totally modular system that can support various attachments like a trimmer, leaf blower, and snow blower, unique for its ability to transform for different seasons.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NgPPUQ8MKQ
hands_on_demopositivet=13:20–13:30
The reviewer demonstrates the Yarbo effortlessly towing him in a trailer, confirming its rated capacity of up to 230 kilos, which he describes as a 'fun little trick'.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NgPPUQ8MKQ
The reviewer highlights that the Yarbo Mower Pro is quite large, using a motorcycle in the background for a size comparison to emphasize its considerable footprint and weight, which is described as more than double that of some competitors.
The reviewer indicates that while setup requires a commitment of two to three hours, it's a 'doable' process for beginners. He demonstrates parts of the installation, like the mower deck, implying that it's straightforward enough to follow instructions.
The mower successfully avoided a car in its path and adeptly managed a challenging patch of lawn with numerous obstacles and slopes. The reviewer notes that its dynamic obstacle avoidance system is capable and that it mowed complex areas 'never that nice' before.
The system charges wirelessly with an impressive 700 watts and takes about 1.5 hours to go from 20% to 80% charge. The reviewer also mentions that the large battery itself is very expensive, costing approximately 1,200 euros or 1,400 dollars.
The reviewer initially praises its ability to master inclines, but later demonstrates that on very steep, potentially wet sections, the mower experiences considerable slip, tears up the lawn, and sometimes gives up on the task due to insufficient braking power, highlighting a major limitation.
The reviewer emphasizes the Yarbo's modularity, noting it can transform into a trimmer, leaf blower, or even a snow blower with specific attachments and docking stations. This versatility allows it to be used year-round for various property maintenance tasks.
The reviewer actively demonstrates the mower's towing capability by having it pull him in a small trailer, confirming its impressive rating of 230 kilos. He calls it a 'fun little trick' and suggests it's useful for moving gardening trailers.
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The Yarbo Mower Pro is a large, powerful robot mower designed for complex lawns. Initial setup takes a few hours but is manageable. It features effective static and dynamic obstacle avoidance, consistent wireless docking, and fast charging at 700 watts. While it excels in mow quality on uneven terrain, it struggles with slipping and braking on very steep or wet inclines. The system is highly modular, supporting various attachments, and even boasts a 230 kg towing capacity.
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