ECOVACS GOAT A3000 LiDAR Robot Lawn Mower

Overview

The GOAT A3000 LiDAR is ECOVACS's large-lawn robot mower, sized for yards up to 3/4 acre. It needs no perimeter wire and no RTK antenna. A 360° LiDAR and front ToF sensors build the map and track the mower's position, which ECOVACS says keeps it accurate under trees and close to buildings, where satellite-based positioning can struggle.

Two cutting blades give a 13-inch (33 cm) cutting width. Running on a 32V platform at 0.7 m/s, ECOVACS rates it at up to 400 m² per hour, with path planning it says is up to 30% more efficient than traditional robot mowers. The 5Ah battery recharges in 45 minutes, and the mower can cover about 0.12 acre in two hours, recharge included.

For safety, AIVI 3D combines a 150° fisheye camera, AI recognition and 3D ToF LiDAR to identify more than 200 types of obstacles and stop close to them. Along walls, fences and hedges it mows to within about 5 cm (2 in) of the edge, which reduces the strip left for a trimmer. It can also tell grass from paths it's allowed to drive over, so it can cross between lawn areas.

Cutting height adjusts from 1.18 to 3.54 inches. The mower weighs 36.2 lb.

Key features

Wire-free, RTK-free dual LiDAR navigation (360° LiDAR plus front ToF).
Rated for lawns up to 3/4 acre.
Dual blades with a 13-inch (33 cm) cutting width.
Up to 400 m² per hour at 0.7 m/s on a 32V battery platform.
5Ah battery with 45-minute charging.
AIVI 3D obstacle recognition for 200+ obstacle types.
Edge mowing to within about 5 cm along walls and fences.
Cutting height 1.18 to 3.54 in.

Pros

No boundary wire to bury and no antenna to place.
LiDAR mapping is built for yards with trees and buildings that block the sky.
Fast charging keeps downtime short on bigger lawns.

Cons

At 36.2 lb it's heavy to carry between separate front and back yards.
Lawns over 3/4 acre are beyond its rating.
Grass taller than its 3.54-inch maximum cutting height should be mowed down before it takes over.

Who it fits

Owners of medium to large lawns, roughly up to 3/4 acre, with trees, sheds or a house that shade parts of the yard, and anyone who wants a robot mower without laying wire or setting up an RTK station.

Specifications

Model	ECOVACS GOAT A3000 LiDAR Robot Lawn Mower
Type	Robot lawn mower
Navigation	Wire-free, RTK-free dual LiDAR navigation
Lawn size	Up to 3/4 acre
Cutting width	13 in (33 cm)
Cutting height	1.18 to 3.54 in
Mowing rate	Up to 400 m² per hour
Battery platform	32V
Obstacle avoidance	AIVI 3D

Where it fits in the range

For indoor floors, see the ECOVACS review, which covers the DEEBOT range from the slim T80S OMNI to the T90 PRO OMNI.

Before you buy

Shop now opens the GOAT A3000 LiDAR mower in white. A bundle with a mower garage is also available.

Questions

Does the GOAT A3000 LiDAR need a boundary wire or an RTK antenna?

No. It maps the lawn with a 360° LiDAR and front ToF sensors, so there is no perimeter wire to bury and no antenna to place in the yard.

How big a lawn can it handle?

ECOVACS rates it for lawns up to 3/4 acre. It mows up to 400 m² per hour, and the 5Ah battery recharges in 45 minutes, so larger lawns are covered over several runs.

How close to walls and fences does it cut?

To within about 5 cm (2 in) of walls, fences and hedges, which leaves a narrow strip for a trimmer.

What cutting heights does it offer?

From 1.18 to 3.54 in. Grass taller than 3.54 in should be cut down before the mower takes over.

Does it work under trees?

Yes. It doesn't rely on satellite positioning, and ECOVACS says LiDAR keeps it accurate under trees and close to buildings.