Kress robot mowers

Kress in the UK

Kress is a German tool brand dating from 1928 and, since 2017, part of Positec, the group that also owns Worx. In the UK it takes a different route from its sister brand: Kress doesn't sell to the public online. Its website lists models and prices, but every enquiry goes to a local Kress dealer, who supplies the mower, sets it up and handles servicing and warranty work.

That model suits buyers who want someone local to map the lawn or lay the wire, and to call when something goes wrong. The trade-off is less room to shop around, and prices set by dealers rather than by Kress's website. Kress also sells commercial and very large-estate machines, which we don't cover.

The range explained

Kress has five domestic families, which split by how they navigate.

• EyePilot RTKn: the Kress EyePilot RTKn is the core wire-free range, from 500 m² to 10,000 m². It uses Kress's RTKn network plus a camera, and is rated for 40% slopes. Eleven UK variants differ by area, ZeroTrim edge cutting and built-in 4G.
• EyePilot 4×4 RTKn: the Kress EyePilot 4×4 RTKn adds four-wheel drive and an 84% slope rating, with 4G on every model.
• Mission RTKn: the Kress Mission RTKn uses the same RTKn network but has no camera. Models marked OAS add ultrasonic obstacle avoidance.
• Mission (wired): the Kress Mission and Mission Nano follow a boundary wire, for lawns where satellite signal is poor.
• Mission Mega (wired): the Kress Mission Mega has a 350 mm deck for large grounds.

Sizing needs care. Wired Mission names use Kress's maximum area on a 72-hour cycle, while RTKn names use its recommended 48-hour figure. A Mission 1500, for example, is recommended for 1,000 m². Each model page lists the figures to use.

On 29 September 2026 Kress's UK site showed every wired Mission, Nano and Mega model at exactly half price. Kress hasn't said whether that's a promotion or a clearance, so ask your dealer about long-term parts supply before buying one.

Which Kress should I buy?

• Most wire-free buyers: start with the Kress EyePilot RTKn, from £1,069. The camera helps near trees and buildings, and Kress says connectivity comes with no additional fees. Pick a 4G version if you want tracking and remote access without relying on Wi-Fi, and a ZeroTrim version if you'd rather do less edge trimming.
• Steep banks: the Kress EyePilot 4×4 RTKn, from £1,749. It's heavy and expensive, so only pay for it if your lawn has slopes above the standard EyePilot's rating.
• Open lawns with a clear view of the sky: the Kress Mission RTKn, from £674.50, costs less than an equivalent EyePilot. Choose an OAS model unless your lawn is always clear, and get the dealer to confirm in writing whether RTKn and 4G will stay free.
• Heavy tree cover: a wired Kress Mission doesn't depend on satellites. At the September 2026 prices it's cheap, but the range's future is unclear.

Who shouldn't buy a Kress? Anyone who wants to order online and install it themselves, or compare prices across big retailers. Its sister brand's Worx Landroid Vision Cloud 4WD takes a similar approach and is sold direct.

Tech and app

Kress's RTKn network sends satellite corrections over the internet, so its wire-free mowers get centimetre-level positioning with no base-station antenna in the garden. On the EyePilot, a camera, inertial sensor and wheel odometry fill in when the satellite signal weakens; the Mission RTKn relies on the inertial sensor and odometry alone. Our RTK vs vision vs LiDAR guide explains why the camera matters under trees.

Kress runs two apps: Kress Mission for the wired models and Kress Mission RTKn for the network RTK models. Kress's app pages suggest the EyePilot uses the RTKn app, though its product pages don't name one. A PIN lock is fitted across the range, and the RTKn models support several zones with routing between them. EyePilot models without built-in 4G can take Kress's anti-theft kit with 4G.

UK warranty, support and where to buy

Kress's residential warranty is two years on the mower and charger, extended to three if you register within 30 days. Batteries are covered for one year, which is shorter than several rivals, and commercial use gets much less. Warranty claims, servicing and parts go through your dealer; Kress's UK site has a dealer locator.

The prices on Kress's website are its listed RRPs. Dealers may charge more or less, and installation may be priced separately, so get a written quote that covers set-up and any annual service.