Garden Tools & Robotic Mower OEM Sourcing China
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Garden tools sourcing from China now centers on robotic lawn mowers, where shipments grew 63.8% year over year and factories have shifted to wire-free RTK navigation that drops the buried boundary cable. For European and US buyers the gating items are CE (with the relevant EMC and radio sub-directives) and a navigation system that actually holds position under tree cover. The risk is buying an early wire-free model whose RTK loses lock and wanders off the lawn boundary.
A wire-free robotic mower is a sourcing decision about navigation reliability and certification, not just blade width. Test RTK behavior under canopy and near walls on samples, and confirm the CE radio approval covers the exact RF module in production.
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What certification does a robotic mower need for Europe?
CE marking covering the applicable machinery, EMC, and radio directives is required for the EU, with the radio approval matched to the actual RF module used. The UK additionally needs UKCA.
Is wire-free RTK reliable for a robotic mower?
Wire-free RTK removes the buried boundary cable but can lose lock under dense tree cover or near tall walls. Test position-holding on samples in the conditions your customers actually have before committing to volume.
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