Ecovacs Goat G1 Robot Lawn Mower $945.25 (Was $1999) Delivered @ Horizon Store

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Ecovacs Goat G1 Robot Lawn Mower $945.25 (Was $1999) Delivered @ Horizon Store
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AssociatedHorizon Store on 31/05/2026 - 16:13 horizonstore.com.au (2263 clicks)
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HZNEOFY5

G'day all,

We are running EOFY promo on the Ecovacs GOAT G1 Robot Lawn Mower (White).
Currently listed at $994.99 down from $1999.

Use code HZNEOFY5 for further 5% off at checkout.

Bringing it down to $945.25 with free delivery.
Ecovacs GOAT G1 Robot Lawn Mower – White

Free shipping over $100 Australia wide.

100% Australian stock with full manufacturer warranty.

Features
  • No boundary wires: set your lawn's edges through the app using beacon mapping, no burying wires around the garden
  • Handles big lawns: covers up to 1,600m², mowing around 600m² a day, then picks up where it left off after recharging
  • Mows in neat stripes: TrueMapping keeps its positioning accurate for consistent striped patterns
  • Avoids obstacles: 150° camera and a ToF sensor spot pets, toys, furniture and people in real time
  • Doubles as a garden camera: Smart Garden Keeper gives 360° surveillance with up to 10 zones plus video capture
  • Privacy certified: TÜV Rheinland data-protection certification
Specs
  • Coverage: Up to 1,600m² (around 600m²/day)
  • Mapping: TrueMapping multi-fusion localisation
  • Boundary Setup: Wire-free, beacon signals via mobile app
  • Obstacle Avoidance: AIVI 3D, 150° fisheye camera + ToF sensor
  • Surveillance: Smart Garden Keeper dual-camera, 360° view, 10 zones, video capture/playback
  • Privacy: TÜV Rheinland data-protection certified
  • Battery: Built-in lithium with auto-resume
  • Colour: White
In the Box
  • Goat G1 robotic mower + charging station
  • Power supply + extension cable
  • 2 × navigation assist poles (beacons)
  • 8 × pegs, hex key, 6 × dry cells
  • Spare blade kit (9 blades + 9 screws)
  • Manuals + pre-start guide

Any questions please feel free to ask below or DM me directly on OZB.

Thanks and best wishes,
Travis

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  • canihabdiscountspls on 31/05/2026 - 16:16

    what's the catch

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    • AssociatedHorizon Store @ Horizon Store (Gravitech) on 31/05/2026 - 16:21

      Your weekends might feel suspiciously empty. Other than that, no catch as such…

      Cheers,
      Travis

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      • sandman20104159 on 01/06/2026 - 09:41

        i mow on week days after work so i can do nothing on the weekends!

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    • bloom on 31/05/2026 - 19:58

      It doesn’t have a catcher :)

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    • AustriaBargain on 31/05/2026 - 21:02

      You can't make direct eye contact with it or else it runs over your feet.

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      • Naigrabzo on 01/06/2026 - 09:19

        Let the beacon guide you.

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    • kungfuman on 01/06/2026 - 08:25

      its not one of the smart ones it still requires a physical fenced out perimeter

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  • Jaspa7 on 31/05/2026 - 16:46

    What does this thing do when 'a wild turd appears' ?
    Ideally it would scoop it (doubtful at this price point).. or just avoid..
    Worse I'd imagine just cutting through it.. or straight up electrified whirlwind flinging-bonanza

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    • AssociatedHorizon Store @ Horizon Store (Gravitech) on 31/05/2026 - 17:24

      The dreaded wild turd encounter. The AIVI 3D obstacle avoidance is designed to detect and steer around objects, so on a good day it gives the offending item a respectful go around. That said, I would not bank on it clocking something soft and low to the ground, and no robot mower we have stocked really does, so expect anywhere from clean dodge to scenes you cannot unsee. Best habit is a quick scan of the yard before you send it out. The clean up, sadly, is still a manual job.

      Best wishes,
      Travis

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      • kaleidoscope on 01/06/2026 - 08:51

        the offending item

        How does a turd become an offending item 😆

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      • AsianDadSaves on 01/06/2026 - 12:26

        I have a kids goalpost on the lawn in the backyard and part of the net dangles on the lawn past the frame of goalpost (and in the goals as well)….would that post an issue with the mower?

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        • AssociatedHorizon Store @ Horizon Store (Gravitech) on 04/06/2026 - 00:06

          Good question. The goalpost frame itself should be fine, the camera and sensors pick up solid objects like that and the mower drives around them. The part worth sorting is the netting trailing on the grass. Loose, low, soft things like net are the hardest for any robot mower to detect reliably, and Ecovacs specifically recommend clearing items like that off the lawn first, since a blade catching the net could tangle the cutting disc or tear the net.
          A couple of options depending on what suits you. You could lift or tuck the dangling net up off the grass so nothing trails on the lawn, or if you would rather leave the goal as is, you can mark that area as a no-go zone in the app so the mower simply routes around the whole thing. Either should keep the net well clear of the blades.

          Cheers,
          Travis

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    • Naigrabzo on 01/06/2026 - 09:20

      Too many $hits spoil the beacon.

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  • Cheeky Chelsea on 31/05/2026 - 16:51

    can we buy additional beacons from your site?

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    • AssociatedHorizon Store @ Horizon Store (Gravitech) on 31/05/2026 - 17:11

      Hi @Cheeky Chelsea,
      I am checking with Ecovacs on ETA of our next shipment. Will let you know tomorrow.
      Cheers,
      Travis

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      • AssociatedHorizon Store @ Horizon Store (Gravitech) on 31/05/2026 - 22:52

        Hi @Cheeky Chelsea,
        We are getting some more in on Tuesday (02/06). I will share with you the product link once stock is live on website.
        Cheers,
        Travis

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    • AssociatedHorizon Store @ Horizon Store (Gravitech) on 02/06/2026 - 16:56

      Beacon is available now.
      Attached link above.

      Thank you,
      Travis

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  • oshiri on 31/05/2026 - 17:01

    https://www.bunnings.com.au/ecovacs-white-goat-g1-robotic-la…

    Wonder if bunnings will price beat

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    • Herbs on 31/05/2026 - 17:23

      Lol, the 1 star review with over 100 downvotes!

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  • QuickToThePointless on 31/05/2026 - 17:53

    for the coolest looking lawnmower in the galaxy, combine with this deal

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  • dahurldog on 31/05/2026 - 18:12

    Any sales on something for 2+ acres?

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    • AssociatedHorizon Store @ Horizon Store (Gravitech) on 31/05/2026 - 22:20

      Hi @dahurldog, The G1 here tops out around 1,600m². 2+ acres is well beyond what it is built for. That size really needs one of the bigger LiDAR/RTK units which we do not stock currently. Afraid this one is not the right fit for a block that size. Apologies, could not be of more help.
      Best wishes,
      Travis

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  • freewhere on 31/05/2026 - 18:45

    It'd $680 on aliexpress. that's a fat margin for drop shipping.

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    • AssociatedHorizon Store @ Horizon Store (Gravitech) on 31/05/2026 - 19:07

      Hi @freewhere, fair to compare, but a couple of things worth knowing. We hold this stock locally here in Australia and purchase through Ecovacs officially, so it is full local manufacturer warranty and it ships to you through us not dropshipped from overseas and not a grey import / counterfeit. If anything goes wrong you are covered here rather than chasing a refund through AliExpress. Happy for people to weigh that up, just want the comparison to be apples to apples.
      Cheers,
      Travis

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    • lplau on 31/05/2026 - 19:50

      I also see heaps of mammotion ones on Aliexpress for a fraction of the price. haha Hard to say which ones are legit and will REALLY send out the item or not.

      Or they do the switcharoo scam, where they say "contact us via x y z, and we will complete the order".

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      • Shon on 31/05/2026 - 21:09

        Most of the cheapies have someone listing a 'question' stating if it's a fake listing.

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    • Tanvry on 31/05/2026 - 22:35

      do you have the link? only one i saw in that price range is from a seller with like 1 or 0 ratings

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  • lazywombat on 31/05/2026 - 19:08

    How well do these handle long grass? Also, I assume these just leave grass clippings behind?

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    • AssociatedHorizon Store @ Horizon Store (Gravitech) on 31/05/2026 - 22:24

      Hi @lazywombat, these are built for regular upkeep rather than knocking down an overgrown paddock, so if the grass is long it is best to give it one manual cut first, then let the G1 keep it in check from there. And correct, no catcher, it mulches as it goes and drops the fine clippings back as natural feed for the lawn.
      Hope this helps.
      Cheers,
      Travis

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  • hishaken on 31/05/2026 - 19:14

    How long is warranty?
    Is it 30 days change of mind?
    How is cut off grass catcher?
    How long the battery run?

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    • AssociatedHorizon Store @ Horizon Store (Gravitech) on 31/05/2026 - 22:32

      Hi @hishaken, warranty is 12 months. On change of mind, we offer "30 day returns" from delivery, provided the item is unused and in its original packaging. No catcher on these, it mulches and drops the clippings back as lawn feed. Battery runs around 90 minutes a charge, then it docks, tops up and heads back out to finish.
      Hope this helps.
      Cheers,
      Travis

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      • ozssc on 01/06/2026 - 11:02

        Your warranty is a concern because it's only 12 months whereas Bunnings is 36 months (along with the ability to easily return it in store). I'm inclined to rather spend the extra $50 (reduced further with the extra flybuys value from OnePass)

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  • EveryCentsCount on 31/05/2026 - 19:35

    world is getting lazy and lazy. people use this and spend hours in gym.

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    • Deviner on 31/05/2026 - 19:42

      Think about how many more hours they can spend in the gym with this! Or even crazier, spending time with their family, maybe washing the car, or being able to unwind on the couch on their weekend off.

      Time is irreplaceable.

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    • fantombloo on 31/05/2026 - 19:43

      Says the guy who can't even be bothered using capital letters.

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    • hothed on 31/05/2026 - 20:38

      They said the same thing about dishwashers…. But I bet you have one of those.

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    • ginger-gin on 31/05/2026 - 23:03

      What's the matter? Your money? No! Did they ask for your opinion? No! Then why needs to be mad, spend your hours on the lawn then

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    • Naigrabzo on 01/06/2026 - 09:17

      And they eat beacon and undo all the good.

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  • whichwhatwho on 31/05/2026 - 20:15

    My Ecovacs can't even map out a lounge room, god help us with the thing outside. It'd end up on the freeway.

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    • cski on 31/05/2026 - 22:01

      My ecovacs mapped home pretty well

      The problem is every second day the peice of sheet returns to the charging dock, parks in wrong direction

      so it cannot run the next schedule without manual reseat.

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    • Zalur on 31/05/2026 - 22:28

      Yeah stuff ecovacs. I had a deebot t9+ and it got to the point where I had to reset and remap every 2 weeks. My new roborock qrevo C is miles better. No map issues since day 1. Lost faith in ecovacs

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      • whichwhatwho on 01/06/2026 - 17:59

        The software truly devolves over time. It'll work out of the box but somehow the 1's and 0's in the codebase decide that just after the warranty period, it starts gradually degrading. Mapping refuses to stick, won't find the dock, will tell you it's done after 5 minutes, get stuck in areas it's never got stuck before and generally just behave like it's a human on its last life.

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  • Tacker on 31/05/2026 - 20:55

    Looks like multiple stores have now dropped the price to $996: Harvey Norman, Bunnings and Amazon.

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    • Naigrabzo on 01/06/2026 - 09:17

      It should come as a warning beacon.

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  • jleang on 31/05/2026 - 22:05

    is this easy to steal from a front yard? i remember an early one had some anti theft measures but i can't remember what it was

    guessing the idea is to leave it outside and it will start automatically every few days?

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    • AssociatedHorizon Store @ Horizon Store (Gravitech) on 31/05/2026 - 22:35

      Hi @jleang, regarding its anti theft features, there is a 4 digit PIN lock, so it cannot be operated or factory reset without the code. If it is lifted or taken off its mapped area it sets off a loud alarm, and it has a GPS sensor for tracking and retrieval if it does walk.

      It lives outside on its charging dock and runs to whatever schedule you set in the app, so you can have it head out every few days or daily in peak growing season. It mows, returns to dock, charges and resumes on its own.

      Cheers,
      Travis

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  • Bazzaaa on 31/05/2026 - 22:09

    I'm tempted, wanting to get rid of my wired in Landroid. But I've been eyeing off some of the other models.

    • 0
    • Naigrabzo on 01/06/2026 - 09:17

      How you used the Landroid?

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  • choister on 01/06/2026 - 05:49

    Our home has steps to get to the lawn. Guessing I’d have to move it manually to get to the lawn?

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    • AssociatedHorizon Store @ Horizon Store (Gravitech) on 01/06/2026 - 09:08

      Hi @choister,
      If the lawn is only reachable by steps, the mower cannot get itself there as it cannot climb steps as of current technology. What you could do is put the charging station down on the lawn itself and run power to it, then it lives down there and runs on its own.
      Cheers
      Travis

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  • clintdb on 01/06/2026 - 06:53

    Interested if the OP has any knowledge on what sort of slope this can crawl up (in cutting mode and/or just moving to the next area)?

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    • AssociatedHorizon Store @ Horizon Store (Gravitech) on 01/06/2026 - 09:05

      Hi @clintdb,
      This is rated to climb up to a 45% gradient, which is roughly 24 degrees. In real world though, it is not a very fast machine (focused more on the cutting part itself) and does not get much of a run up, so on steeper slopes near that limit it can lose grip, more so on wet grass. On gentle to moderate slopes it should be fine. If your yard has a genuinely steep section, go in knowing it may struggle there.
      Cheers,
      Travis

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      • clintdb on 01/06/2026 - 10:07

        Thank you - appreciate you sharing your knowledge. Especially in a non-"just-buy-it" sort of way :-)

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        • AssociatedHorizon Store @ Horizon Store (Gravitech) on 01/06/2026 - 11:46

          No worries at all, glad it helped. Transparency is one of our company's core values. Always better our customers go in knowing what a product does and does not do.

          Best wishes,
          Travis

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        • WazzaP on 01/06/2026 - 20:07

          If you do have a steep yard there are 4wd models from other manufacturers, though they would be a decent amount more expensive. If you're close to the limit there may be aftermarket mods you can do that might help, have seen on other robo mowers people make alternate wheels usually 3d printed that have studs like on soccer boots or other things to help it grip.

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  • AsianDadSaves on 01/06/2026 - 08:15

    Never thought of getting a robot lawn mower but how does do they work if my power points are on a deck with steps down to the lawn. Would the mower charge on the deck but how does it get down to the lawn? Do I need to run an extension cable to leaving the charging station on the lawn? How would that hold up in wet weather?

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    • AssociatedHorizon Store @ Horizon Store (Gravitech) on 01/06/2026 - 09:01

      Hi @AsianDadSaves,
      Good questions. The charging station needs to sit on the lawn itself, on a flat bit of ground, not up on the deck, since the mower drives straight in and out of it and cannot manage steps. So the setup is, mount the dock on the grass near a power source and run the cable to it, ideally with a couple of metres clear on each side and within WiFi range. The mower is rated IPX6 so it handles rain fine. The dock is weather resistant too, though to a lower IPX4, so it copes with spray and rain but is best sited where it will not sit in pooling water. The one thing to sort is power. If your only outlet is up on the deck, you might have to run an outdoor rated extension lead down to the dock.
      Hope this helps.
      Best wishes,
      Travis

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  • Davbar24 on 01/06/2026 - 09:19

    I Have a segway navimow and considered this at the time. Not sure if I got the bettor one or not. have had some issues.

    Roborock brings out their range later in the year which I'm looking forward to seeing their lidar in action.

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  • Save Medicare on 01/06/2026 - 09:21

    Any discount incoming for navimow?

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    • AssociatedHorizon Store @ Horizon Store (Gravitech) on 01/06/2026 - 11:49

      Cannot help on the Navimow currently I am afraid. Sincere apologies.
      Best wishes,
      Travis

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  • thierry on 01/06/2026 - 09:23

    Is there any way to try it on my lawn and return if it doesn't work?

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    • AssociatedHorizon Store @ Horizon Store (Gravitech) on 01/06/2026 - 11:48

      Hi @thierry,
      We do offer 30 day returns on change of mind, provided the item is unused and in its original packaging. However, once it has mown your lawn it is no longer unused, so a full trial then return would not fall under change of mind. What it is covered for is any fault under the manufacturer warranty and your rights under Australian Consumer Law. If you are unsure whether it suits your yard, happy to talk through your lawn size and layout before you buy so you go in with realistic expectations.
      Cheers,
      Travis

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      • thierry on 01/06/2026 - 18:26

        Yeah so can't really try it unlike husqarma offer

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        • WazzaP on 01/06/2026 - 20:13

          Not available with this model, but some like https://robotmowersaustralia.com.au/collections/try-before-y… offer a try before you buy, with them if you buy after the trial then the cost of the trial comes off your purchase. If they're not nearby (it's pickup only) another robot mower specialist near by may have the same sort of deal available.

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    • AsianDadSaves on 01/06/2026 - 12:25

      That is my concern about spending $1000 on a robot lawn mower, pretty much out of pocket if not happy with the results.

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  • thierry on 01/06/2026 - 09:24

    And what is lowest cutting height? How many blades does it have?

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    • AssociatedHorizon Store @ Horizon Store (Gravitech) on 01/06/2026 - 11:47

      Hi @thierry,
      The cutting height is adjustable from 30mm to 60mm, set with a knob on top of the mower. It runs 3 blades on the cutting disc, and the box also includes a spare set of 9 blades and 9 screws. They are worth swapping every 6 to 8 weeks or so with regular use to keep a clean cut.
      Cheers,
      Travis

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  • carnyturbo on 01/06/2026 - 16:24

    Would this be suitable for doing both the front and back yards, joined by a ~750mm wide side path, about 20m long? I had a buried wire mower and it would only make it out and back about 20% of the time following the return wire. It’s a small block so not worth separate mowers front and back. If not, is there another model you’d recommend?

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    • AssociatedHorizon Store @ Horizon Store (Gravitech) on 01/06/2026 - 16:44

      Hi @carnyturbo,

      Good detailed question, and the honest answer is it is borderline. Ecovacs rates the G1 to pass through gaps down to 700mm, so your 750mm path technically clears it. The catch is two things. If that path is walled or fenced on both sides the positioning signal gets weak in narrow corridors and it can lose its way or get stuck. And real world testing has shown it is far more reliable crossing gaps above about 1.5m than right down near the limit. So at 750mm, bounded, 20m long, you are in the marginal zone which is the same zone your wire mower already struggled in.
      I won't tell you it will sail through when there is a real chance it does not. If the path were a bit wider it would be a clear yes. At 750mm it is a maybe. If it cannot reliably cross, you would be back to moving it between the two yards by hand, since it holds one map at a time.
      If not an urgent buy, might be better to hold out for the new LiDAR and RTK technology which hopefully might come to Australia by next year. Current ones I can see in market @ $5,000+ RRPs. Hopefully some new tech, new competition and more consumer demand can help to potentially bring prices down.

      Best wishes,
      Travis

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      • clintdb on 01/06/2026 - 22:07

        Do you put some sort of antenna in each area, or is there just a single antenna and because of the narrow path, it is difficult to get a signal down the other end?
        Just curious how this works in practice (I have a similar setup - back and front yards separated by a side path about 1m wide).

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        • AssociatedHorizon Store @ Horizon Store (Gravitech) on 02/06/2026 - 12:59

          Good thinking. Your instinct is close. There is not a single antenna. The mower has a signal receiver on board and the beacons you stake around the yard form a UWB network together with it, the mower works out exactly where it is from that network. So for a front and back setup you would place beacons in both areas not just one.
          The catch is the beacons need clear line of sight to each other and to the mower. A side path walled or fenced on both sides might break that line of sight, which is why signal gets weak in a narrow corridor (might need more beacons in which case). Putting a beacon on each side of the path helps bridge the two areas and the app shows you live which beacons are in or out of range while you set up so you can shuffle them until it holds.
          At about 1m wide your path is a bit more forgiving than the 750mm one above but if it is walled both sides it is still the part I would test carefully during mapping before counting on it.
          Cheers,
          Travis

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          • clintdb on 02/06/2026 - 13:16

            @Horizon Store: Thanks Travis.
            So I could put a beacon just past each end of the side path so that they can "see" each other down the length of the path (it's an open, straight corridor between boundary fence and house wall). And then the mower could see at least one of these beacons from either the front or back yards.

            If one yard gets partially hidden from a beacon, can additional beacons be purchased and linked to the existing ones?

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            • AssociatedHorizon Store @ Horizon Store (Gravitech) on 02/06/2026 - 15:07

              @clintdb: Yep, exactly right. A beacon just past each end of the path so they hold line of sight down the length of it, with the mower able to see at least one from either yard is the ideal way to bridge two areas. An open straight corridor between fence and wall is about the best case you can have for it, since nothing is blocking the beacons from seeing each other.
              And yes, on your second question. The G1 ships with 2 beacons but supports up to 10 linked to the one mower. Extra beacons just pair to your existing mower through the app so you can add one or two to cover a spot that keeps dropping out. We stock the genuine single beacons if you find you need an extra down the track.

              We are getting stock today of the beacons. I will share the product link once stock is booked in.

              Thank you,
              Travis

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            • AssociatedHorizon Store @ Horizon Store (Gravitech) on 02/06/2026 - 16:56

              @clintdb: Beacon is available now.
              Attached link above.

              Thank you,
              Travis

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  • WorstAgreeableRadish on 01/06/2026 - 19:21

    Judging by how often my robot vacuum has humped my for, I'll rather not take the obstacle avoidance feature at its word.

    Although, it might permanently rid my lawn of turds… I guess I'm in!

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  • Newozbargainuser on 01/06/2026 - 20:38

    Great deal. It looks like this model had issues around edges about a year ago (leaving wide strips), is it confirmed this is fixed now? Also how close to walls does this reliably mow?

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    • AssociatedHorizon Store @ Horizon Store (Gravitech) on 02/06/2026 - 12:01

      Hi @Newozbargainuser,
      Good question. It is improved but not fully solved. Ecovacs has refined the boundary and zone distance behaviour through app updates over time so it handles edges better than the early reports you are remembering. The basic design has not changed though. The 3 blades sit centrally under the body so like most current robot mowers it does not cut flush to a wall it leaves roughly a 10cm strip along hard borders. There is a handy workaround on open flat edges. When you map you can run it slightly past the lawn edge so the full 220mm cutting width catches the border, but that only works where the edge is flat and clear, not against a wall or fence. So for most lawns you will get a clean cut with a thin perimeter strip near walls that you might need to whipper snip occasionally.
      Hope this helps.
      Cheers,
      Travis

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      • lflzg on 03/06/2026 - 08:50

        Hey Rep, rookie question. We need the machine for front garden only but there is no power point apart from the garage. I think it is suggested to keep the machine outdoor? There are power points on our back deck but it needs to travel about 20m before it hits the lawn. What is your suggestion where to place the station?

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        • AssociatedHorizon Store @ Horizon Store (Gravitech) on 04/06/2026 - 00:04

          Not a rookie question at all, it is one of the most common things people work through before buying, and we are always happy to help sort it. The thing to clear up first is that the power point and the lawn do not have to be in the same place. The dock can sit on the front lawn where the mower works, with power brought to it, so the back deck distance need not be the deciding factor.

          Working back from the front lawn is usually easiest. The dock can go on a flat spot there, powered from whichever outlet is nearest, which sounds like it could be the garage. The G1 includes a 10m weatherproof extension cable for that run, so if the dock ends up within 10m of an outlet you are covered by what is in the box (assuming you are ok to run an outdoor cable).

          Hope this helps.

          Cheers,
          Travis

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      • Newozbargainuser on 03/06/2026 - 23:18

        Thanks!!

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  • arst on 02/06/2026 - 13:01

    Is this not good for a lawn that has weeds, I would assume? Since it does not catch them.. would spreading them around make it worse?

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    • lint on 02/06/2026 - 15:28

      I guess you could spend the time you'd save otherwise mowing the lawn to deweed it from time to time…

      Anyway, anyone already have one of these who would like to share their experience with it?

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    • AssociatedHorizon Store @ Horizon Store (Gravitech) on 04/06/2026 - 00:11

      Frequent mulch mowing tends to suppress most lawn weeds rather than spread them. Because it cuts a little and often, it keeps taking the tops off weeds before they can flower and set seed so they cannot reproduce the usual way. The fine clippings also feed the soil and thicken the grass which crowds weeds out over time.

      Couple of caveats so you go in with the right expectations. It would suppress weeds it does not kill them, and it will not beat every species, some stubborn ones still need spot treatment. And if your lawn already has weeds gone to seed right now, there is a short window where chopping the seed heads could move a little seed about, but once it is mowing regularly that works against them too. So for a typical weedy lawn it generally helps rather than hurts, just not a substitute for treating the really persistent stuff.

      Cheers
      Travis

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  • lflzg on 08/06/2026 - 12:44

    Thanks for answering my previous question. I am considering buying it but have one extra question. The front yard lawn has 4 areas, the lawn right in front of the house is divided by the driveway (2 areas), and the public lawn also divided by the driveway (2 areas). And there are 80cm high retaining walls between the public lawn and our lawn (our lawn is higher). I am wondering how many beacons do I need and where should I place them? Thanks!

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    • AssociatedHorizon Store @ Horizon Store (Gravitech) on 08/06/2026 - 16:46

      Hi @lflzg,

      Good question. Two beacons come in the box and would cover a single connected lawn up to about 45m on a side. The app would guide you through mapping and beacon placement and Ecovacs' guide would give the number for your shape. It would be worth mapping before you decide on extra beacons.

      You can place them with clear line of sight to the mower and to each other within 45m (about 5m clear of anything over 60cm) standing upright. A split or L shaped run would often want a third beacon.

      On your layout the two halves either side of the driveway could run as one map if the GOAT can cross the driveway meaning they meet it close to flush under about 3cm. A kerb higher than that would need a small ramp or they would have to stay separate.

      The 80cm retaining wall is the catch. The Goat would not climb anything near that height and you would not be able to relocate it to mow the lower strip since it holds a single map fixed to the dock and beacons. As it stands, this mower would handle your raised lawn and the council strip would stay a manual job unless there is a route around the wall the Goat can actually drive such as a ramp or path within its 45% slope limit and wide enough to map as an access around 2m. With that, plus a beacon or two down low for signal past the wall, the lower strip could join as one map. Only mapping it would tell you for sure.

      Hope this helps. Please feel free to reply with any new questions. More than happy to help wherever I can.

      Cheers,
      Travis

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