ECOVACS GOAT O1000 RTK Robot Lawn Mower Review
A wire-free RTK robot mower for lawns up to a quarter acre, with LiDAR-assisted navigation, 45% slope climbing, an 8.66 in cut and edge-to-edge cutting.
By Outdoor Spec Desk Editorial· Updated
This page was drafted with AI assistance from manufacturers' specs and manuals, and is checked by our editor.
Our verdict
A quarter-acre mower for owners who care about neat edges and short grass, with strong slope ability. If you would rather not mount an RTK antenna, the Mammotion YUKA mini 2 1000H covers the same lawn size without one.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Edge-to-edge cutting with ECOVACS's TruEdge design, plus zero-edge cutting on passable edges
- Climbs slopes up to 45% (24 degrees)
- Cuts as low as 1.2 in, lower than the 2 in minimum of the Mammotion YUKA mini 2 1000H and Navimow i-Series
- Fits through passages 2.3 ft wide
Cons
- Needs an RTK reference station mounted on a pole in the yard
- About 65 minutes of mowing per charge
- Cutting height is set by hand, not in the app
- ECOVACS's US store also sells a newer model, the GOAT O1000 LiDAR PRO
Specifications
| Recommended lawn area | Up to 0.25 acre |
|---|---|
| Max slope | 45% (24 degrees); 17% at the virtual boundary |
| Navigation | LiDAR-enhanced RTK with camera and 3D ToF |
| Boundary wire | Not needed (RTK reference station required) |
| Cutting width | 8.66 in |
| Cutting height | 1.2 to 3.2 in, manual |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh lithium-ion (18 V) |
| Mowing time per charge | About 65 min |
| Charge time | About 100 min |
| Noise | 57 dB(A) |
| Weather rating | IPX6 (mower, station and RTK antenna) |
| Connectivity | App over Wi-Fi |
| Weight | 24.25 lb |
Who it suits
Owners of lawns up to a quarter acre with beds, paths and fences to mow along. ECOVACS lists edge-to-edge cutting for unpassable edges and zero-edge cutting where the mower can ride over the edge, a 1.2 to 3.2 in cutting height, an 8.66 in cutting width and slope climbing to 45%. LiDAR-enhanced RTK navigation, with a camera and 3D ToF sensor for obstacles, means no boundary wire.
Who should skip it
Anyone who does not want an RTK antenna on a pole in the yard: the Mammotion YUKA mini 2 1000H uses LiDAR and cameras with no station, for the same quarter acre and 45% slopes; see GOAT O1000 RTK vs YUKA mini 2 1000H. Lawns over a quarter acre need a larger mower; see our large-yard list.
What we could not confirm
ECOVACS's US page does not state a warranty term for the mower, and it does not say whether a cellular module is available. ECOVACS's US store sells the O1000 RTK on its own and as a Care Kit bundle with extra blades; our review covers the mower itself.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the ECOVACS GOAT O1000 RTK need a boundary wire?
- No. It uses LiDAR-enhanced RTK navigation with a reference station that you mount in the yard, according to ECOVACS.
- How steep a slope can the GOAT O1000 RTK mow?
- Up to 45% (24 degrees) in the work area, and 17% at the virtual boundary, by ECOVACS's figures.
- How long does the GOAT O1000 RTK mow on a charge?
- About 65 minutes, with about 100 minutes to recharge, according to ECOVACS.
Sources
The specifications and claims on this page come from these manufacturer documents. Figures are the manufacturers' own unless the text says otherwise.
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