Why We Installed a Mammotion LUBA 2 in Coatesville, PA

The Mammotion LUBA 3 is officially shipping — and we just completed a brand-new LUBA 2 installation in Coatesville, Pennsylvania anyway. Here’s why that was the right call.

Because for the right property, the LUBA 2 is still one of the best values in robotic mowing. And with our limited-time discounts on remaining LUBA 2 inventory, this customer got a premium robotic mower at a price that made the decision easy.

Not every lawn needs LiDAR

The headline upgrade on the LUBA 3 is its LiDAR-enhanced perception. It’s genuinely impressive technology — but not every property needs it.

This Coatesville lawn was a great example. The layout, sightlines, and obstacle profile meant the LUBA 2’s vision system and RTK positioning could handle everything with confidence. When a property doesn’t demand LiDAR, paying for it doesn’t add value — it just adds cost.

That’s the kind of honest assessment we bring to every quote. As an authorized Mammotion dealer, we’re not here to sell you the most expensive robot. We’re here to match the right robot to your lawn.

What this installation included

Every Zippy Lawnz installation is a complete, done-for-you setup. Here’s what went into this one.

Charging station & RTK setup. We positioned the charging station and the RTK reference station for reliable satellite connectivity across the entire property. RTK (Real-Time Kinematic) positioning is what gives the LUBA its centimeter-level accuracy — no boundary wires, no guesswork.

Mapping, no-go zones & clean edging. After mapping the property, we set up no-go zones around areas the mower should never enter, and dialed in the edging so the LUBA leaves a clean, finished look along borders — one of the details that separates a professional installation from a DIY setup.

Safe mowing near a stream

This property has a stream running along part of the lawn — exactly the kind of feature that makes homeowners nervous about autonomous mowers. Using precise boundary mapping, we kept the LUBA working at a safe distance from the water while still maintaining the grass nearby. It’s a great example of how modern robotic mowers handle challenging landscapes when they’re set up correctly.

The robot’s-eye view: FPV camera

One of the coolest features we demonstrated on this install: the LUBA 2’s live camera feed. From the Mammotion app, you can see exactly what your mower sees in real time — useful for checking on the lawn, monitoring progress, or just enjoying a robot’s-eye view of your property.

The underrated spec: these mowers are short

Here’s something that doesn’t get enough attention on the spec sheets: the LUBA 2 and LUBA 3 have a remarkably low profile.

Why does that matter? Fences.

Many properties have fence lines with a few inches of clearance underneath. Taller robotic mowers hit the fence and turn around — leaving strips of uncut grass on the other side, or forcing you to open gates and create separate mowing zones. The LUBA is short enough to slip right under many fences and keep mowing. Combined with its omnidirectional front wheels and spring suspension soaking up the rough spots, it maneuvers through tight transitions that stop bulkier robots cold.

On this Coatesville property, that meant seamless coverage in areas that would have been dead zones for other machines.

Limited-time LUBA 2 discounts — while supplies last

With the LUBA 3 now shipping, we have a limited supply of LUBA 2 mowers available at special pricing. If your property doesn’t need LiDAR — and many don’t — this is a rare chance to get a flagship-class robotic mower at a significant discount. Once they’re gone, they’re gone.

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Installed: Mammotion LUBA 2 · Location: Coatesville, Chester County, PA · Highlights: stream-side no-go zones, clean edging, under-fence coverage, FPV camera

Frequently asked

Is the Mammotion LUBA 2 still worth buying now that the LUBA 3 is out?

For the right property, absolutely. The LUBA 3's headline upgrade is LiDAR-enhanced perception, and it's genuinely impressive — but a lawn with open sightlines and a straightforward obstacle profile doesn't need it. On those properties the LUBA 2's vision system and RTK positioning handle everything with confidence, and with our limited-time discounts on remaining LUBA 2 inventory, it's flagship-class mowing at a significantly lower price. When the LiDAR wouldn't change the result, paying for it adds cost, not value.

Do I need LiDAR on a robot mower?

Only if your property demands it. LiDAR earns its price under heavy tree cover, around complex obstacles, and anywhere satellite positioning gets shaky — it lets the mower map the physical terrain instead of relying on a clear view of the sky. On an open lawn with good sightlines, RTK positioning plus a camera-based vision system does the job just as well. That's exactly the assessment we make before quoting: we match the robot to the lawn, not the other way around.

Can a robot mower safely mow near a stream or pond?

Yes — when it's set up correctly. RTK positioning gives the mower centimeter-level accuracy, so a precisely mapped boundary and no-go zones keep it working at a safe distance from the water while still maintaining the grass nearby. The Coatesville property in this install has a stream running along part of the lawn, and it's exactly the kind of feature that makes homeowners nervous — and exactly what a professional boundary setup solves.

Can the Mammotion LUBA mow under fences?

Often, yes — and it's one of the most underrated things about it. The LUBA 2 and LUBA 3 have a remarkably low profile, so where a fence line has a few inches of clearance underneath, the LUBA can slip under and keep mowing. Taller robots hit the fence and turn around, leaving strips of uncut grass on the far side or forcing separate zones and open gates. Combined with its omnidirectional front wheels, the LUBA gets through tight transitions that stop bulkier machines cold.

Do you install Mammotion mowers in Coatesville and Chester County, PA?

Yes — this install is in Coatesville, and our West Chester headquarters serves all of Chester County: Downingtown, Exton, Malvern, Kennett Square, the Main Line and beyond. We're an authorized Mammotion, Segway Navimow and Yarbo dealer and service center, and every installation is a complete done-for-you setup: site assessment, charging station and RTK placement, mapping, no-go zones, edging and owner training. Call or Text Us: 410-725-7500.