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MODELS / KRESS / 2025

Review Kress RTKn OAS KR173E : Mowy Lab verdict

RTK 3,000 m² with OAS, the all-rounder.

— VISUAL SYNTHESIS

LAB SCORE
8,7/ 10
VERY GOOD
Robot tondeuse Kress RTKn OAS KR173E 2025 testé par Mowy Lab
Year 2025·ID-KRESS-KR173E
MARKET PRICE2 299 €

— LAB MEASUREMENTS

This robot vs. the market

Coverable area

Larger area means more lawn covered without recharging.

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3 000 m²

Max slope

Max gradient handled without slipping. Beyond: risk of stalling.

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40 %

Cycle runtime

Single-cycle runtime. Longer = more coverage, but higher draw.

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100 min

Cutting width

Wider blade clears the lawn faster per pass.

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20 cm

Noise at 1 m

dB(A) measurement. Under 60 dB = neighbour-friendly.

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59 dB

Weight

Lifting and storage: matters a lot above 10 kg.

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12,2 kg

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty length. A signal of confidence.

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2 yr
NAVIGATIONRTK GPS
INGRESS RATINGIPX5
WEIGHT12.2 kg
RRP2 299 €

Market reference: indicative median of the Mowy Lab catalogue. The diamond ◆ marks the typical observed value.

VerdictOverviewScoresAnalysisSpecsFAQ

Overview

SURFACE
3 000 m²
coverable without recharge
BATTERY LIFE
100 min
per mowing cycle
NOISE
59 dB
at 1 m, standard mode
MAX SLOPE
40%
supported incline
BLADE
3 pivoting blades
cutting type
SENSORS
RTK GPS + caméra IA
navigation system

5 dimensions, measured in the lab.

Precision
9.0
Battery Life
8.5
Quietness
8.4
Intelligence
8.5
Durability
8.9

SCORES AS OF 13/06/2026 · PROTOCOL V3.2

FULL RANGE

Side-by-side series comparison

Variants from the same series across 8 key lab-measured criteria. Click a model to read its dedicated review.

ModelScoreSurfaceSlopeBattery LifeNoiseWidthNavigationPrice
RTKn OAS KR173ETHIS MODEL8.7 /103 000 m²40%100 min59 dB20 cmRTK GPS2299 €—
RTKn OAS KR174E8.6 /105 000 m²40%130 min68 dB22 cmRTK GPS2999 €Read review
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Technical specifications

CUTTING
Blade3 pivoting blades
Height30-60 mm
Width20 cm
ENERGY
BatteryLithium-ion 80 Wh
Battery Life100 min
Charging~45 min
CONNECTIVITY
NetworksRTK + Wi-Fi
AppiOS / Android
OTA✓
SENSORS & AI
SystemRTKn + OAS (vision avoidance)
Obstacle avoidance✓
Mapping✓ 6 zones
PHYSICAL
Weight12.2 kg
WaterproofingIPX5
Warranty2 ans