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Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD 3000 vs Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD 5000

Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD 3000 vs Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD 5000: Verdict Scores 85 and 85, where each is ahead in the published figures, and which one to choose.

Manufacturers' published figures, scored by the same engine as the rankings. Nothing here is from a test we ran. · Updated

Verdict

Both score 85/100. The difference is what each is built for.

The Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD 3000 has the edge in value. The Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD 5000 has the edge in reliability.

In the manufacturers' published figures the Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD 3000 is ahead on one row: charging time (2 h against 2 h 25 min). In turn, the Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD 5000 is ahead on 4 rows, among them max lawn area (5,000 m² against 3,000 m²), zones (50 against 30) and battery (324 Wh against 259 Wh).

At $2,799 against $3,299, the Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD 3000 is the cheaper of the two. The Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD 3000 suits sloped plots between 1,500 and 3,000 m². The Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD 5000 suits sloped, terraced or banked gardens.

Mammotion
LUBA 3 AWD 3000$2,799
Mammotion
LUBA 3 AWD 5000$3,299

Where the Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD 3000 is ahead

  • Value31 · 25
  • Charging time2 h · 2 h 25 min

Where the Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD 5000 is ahead

  • Reliability80 · 78
  • Max lawn area5,000 m² (1.24 acres) · 3,000 m² (0.74 acres)
  • Zones50 · 30
  • Battery324 Wh · 259 Wh
  • Runtime3 h 35 min · 2 h 55 min

Subscores are from our engine; the specification rows are the manufacturers' published figures, listed only where the better direction is beyond argument.

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LUBA 3 AWD 3000
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LUBA 3 AWD 5000
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At a glance
Leads on
  • Value
  • Reliability
Pros
  • LiDAR, network RTK and two cameras together; no antenna to install
  • 165 W cutting motors on a 400 mm twin-disc deck
  • 1,400 m² and 175 minutes a charge, 120 minutes to recharge
  • No RTK antenna to site: network RTK over the included 4G, plus LiDAR and two cameras
  • All-wheel drive rated for 80% slopes
  • 15 Ah battery: 215 minutes and 1,700 m² a charge
Cons
  • No edge cutting, so a border strip still needs trimming
  • 70 cm minimum passage and a 69 cm long chassis
  • 70 dB stated, and 19 kg to lift
  • No edge cutting, so a border strip still needs trimming by hand
  • 70 cm minimum passage rules out narrow garden paths
  • 145 minutes to recharge, the longest in the LUBA 3 family
Best for
  • Sloped plots between 1,500 and 3,000 m²
  • Thick, fast-growing grass and gardens with tree cover
  • Sloped, terraced or banked gardens
  • Large plots above 2,000 m²
Score breakdown
Verdict Score85/10085/100
Navigation
100
100
Cutting
72
72
Terrain
100
100
Obstacle Avoidance
100
100
Ease of Use
100
100
Reliability
78
80
Features
95
95
Value
31
25
Specifications

In green: the better figure where the direction is beyond argument, such as more lawn or less noise. Where it depends on your home, nothing is marked.

Coverage
Max lawn area3,000 m² (0.74 acres)5,000 m² (1.24 acres)
Zones3050
Navigation
NavigationRTK-GNSS + vision + LiDARRTK-GNSS + vision + LiDAR
Boundary wireNot requiredNot required
Obstacle avoidanceCamera + LiDAR fusionCamera + LiDAR fusion
LiDAR range70 m70 m
LiDAR field of view360° × 59°360° × 59°
Cutting
Cutting width400 mm400 mm
Cutting height25–70 mm25–70 mm
Edge cuttingNoNo
Cutting discs2, six pivoting blades each2, six pivoting blades each
Cutting motor power165 W per disc165 W per disc
Terrain
Max slope80% (39°)80% (39°)
DrivetrainAWDAWD
Power
Battery259 Wh324 Wh
Runtime2 h 55 min3 h 35 min
Charging time2 h2 h 25 min
Battery voltage21.6 V21.6 V
Area per charge1,400 m²1,700 m²
Mowing rate500 m²/h500 m²/h
Connectivity
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
4G / LTEYesYes
GPSYesYes
Physical
Weight19 kg19 kg
L × W × H690 × 533 × 279 mm690 × 533 × 279 mm
Noise70 dB70 dB
Weather sealingIPX6IPX6
Support
Warranty36 months36 months
ReleasedNot published2025
Obstacles
Recognised object types300+300+

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