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Small & city lawns

A small lawn does not need a big, expensive mower. These smaller, cheaper ones do the job.

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Mowers for small & city lawns

Best for your yard The best robot mowers for small yards, our 2026 picks Wes Carmody Sep 2026 Three robot mowers that fit a small lawn. One steers by camera, one uses satellites, and one follows a wire you lay. Check the trees over your lawn and the width of your side gate before you choose.
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Steep yards For lawns on a slope or a hill. Big lawns For lawns of half an acre or more. Trees, beds & narrow gaps For lawns with trees, flower beds or narrow paths. No boundary wire Robot mowers you do not have to wire in. Under $1,000 Robot mowers under $1,000.