Quick answer
Overall selection should cover genuinely different lawns: a small wired garden, a larger wired installation and a wire-free AWD site.
Research shortlist
Overall selection should cover genuinely different lawns: a small wired garden, a larger wired installation and a wire-free AWD site.
| Product | Research use case | Sourced features | Decision limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| SILENO city 500 | Mowable footprint | Maximum mowing area: 500 m²; Boundary technology: Physical wire; Drive system: Independent left and right wheel motors | The records span 500 m², 1,000 m² and 5,000 m²; do not buy by total property size. |
| Automower 310 Mark II | Boundary approach | Maximum mowing area: 1000 m² (±20%); Boundary technology: Physical wire; Drive system: Left and right wheel motors | SILENO and 310 Mark II use physical wire; LUBA uses virtual boundaries with RTK and vision. |
| Mammotion LUBA 2 AWD 5000 | Terrain | Maximum mowing area: 5000 m²; Boundary technology: Virtual boundaries; wire-free; Drive system: All-wheel drive | Compare edge slopes as well as working slopes and inspect passages before installation. |
What to check before buying
| Decision factor | What to establish |
|---|---|
| Mowable footprint | The records span 500 m², 1,000 m² and 5,000 m²; do not buy by total property size. |
| Boundary approach | SILENO and 310 Mark II use physical wire; LUBA uses virtual boundaries with RTK and vision. |
| Terrain | Compare edge slopes as well as working slopes and inspect passages before installation. |
| Support plan | Match consumables, setup help and local repair access to the complexity of the site. |
SILENO city 500
Why it belongs here: For mowable footprint, the Australia; article 15002-38 record documents Maximum mowing area: 500 m²; Boundary technology: Physical wire; Drive system: Independent left and right wheel motors.
Who should consider it: Buyers assessing mowable footprint who can meet the documented SILENO city 500 installation and operating requirements.
Before choosing: The records span 500 m², 1,000 m² and 5,000 m²; do not buy by total property size.
Evidence limit: SILENO city 500 is assessed for mowable footprint using manufacturer documentation; this does not establish a comparative site-productivity test result.
Full sourced specification recordAutomower 310 Mark II
Why it belongs here: For boundary approach, the UK; article 970526703 record documents Maximum mowing area: 1000 m² (±20%); Boundary technology: Physical wire; Drive system: Left and right wheel motors.
Who should consider it: Buyers assessing boundary approach who can meet the documented Automower 310 Mark II installation and operating requirements.
Before choosing: SILENO and 310 Mark II use physical wire; LUBA uses virtual boundaries with RTK and vision.
Evidence limit: Automower 310 Mark II is assessed for boundary approach using manufacturer documentation; this does not establish a comparative site-productivity test result.
Full sourced specification recordMammotion LUBA 2 AWD 5000
Why it belongs here: For terrain, the Global specifications; Standard version, not H or 5000X record documents Maximum mowing area: 5000 m²; Boundary technology: Virtual boundaries; wire-free; Drive system: All-wheel drive.
Who should consider it: Buyers assessing terrain who can meet the documented Mammotion LUBA 2 AWD 5000 installation and operating requirements.
Before choosing: Compare edge slopes as well as working slopes and inspect passages before installation.
Evidence limit: Mammotion LUBA 2 AWD 5000 is assessed for terrain using manufacturer documentation; this does not establish a comparative site-productivity test result.
Full sourced specification recordHow we chose
Selection centres on mowable footprint, boundary approach, terrain, support plan. Overall selection should cover genuinely different lawns: a small wired garden, a larger wired installation and a wire-free AWD site. This is source-based research, not a hands-on test or star-rated ranking.
Read the complete methodologyCommon questions
Is the largest mower best for every garden?
No. Capacity, installation and boundary technology should match the actual site, not a headline size.
Should I choose wire or virtual boundaries first?
Assess garden obstructions, installation constraints and mapped edges before deciding which approach is practical.
Sources and verification
Official documentation consulted 5 October 2026. Specifications are manufacturer statements, not independent measurements. Check the exact regional model before buying.
- SILENO city 500 — Official exact-model AU specifications
- SILENO city 500 — Official SILENO city/life operator manual
- Automower 310 Mark II — Official exact-model UK page
- Automower 310 Mark II — Official 2026 operator manual
- Mammotion LUBA 2 AWD 5000 — Official series specifications
- Mammotion LUBA 2 AWD 5000 — Official model page
- Mammotion LUBA 2 AWD 5000 — Official LUBA 2 article
