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Kress

Kress
KR173E.1

Dealer-commissioned lawns around 3,000 m², with verified local Network RTK coverage.

Our opinion · cited factsActive Australian modelChecked 11 November 2026
Kress KR173E.1Network RTK · 2WD$4,299
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Manufacturer-sourced facts

Capability and ownership.

Official maximum area
3,000 m²
TechManPat practical allowance
2,580 m²
Maximum slope
40%
Boundary slope
Unknown
Cutting width
200 mm
Cutting height
30–60 mm
Narrowest passage
Unknown
Runtime / charge
Unknown / 90 minutes
Navigation
Network RTK
Reference station
No physical station
Drive system
2WD
Trees / weak GPS
poor
Disconnected lawns
Transit route or manual relocation expected
Paved transit route
Not reliably published - confirm the exact route
Obstacle detection
3/5 editorial capability band
Edge performance
3/5; trimming still expected
Weather
IPX5 mower; rain sensor and hose cleaning. Confirm charger siting.
Noise
55.5 dB(A) · sound power
Weight
12.2 kg
App
Kress Mission RTKn app for mapping, schedules and electronic cutting-height adjustment
Subscription
Confirm the local network RTK and included cellular-service terms with the dealer.
Blades
Replaceable pivoting blades
Replacement blade cost
Confirm current Australian consumable price
Battery
Australian service replacement price not published
Australian market status
Active Australian model
Evidence confidence
4/5 based on published product-level evidence
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Our opinion

The buying view.

“Confirm network coverage before choosing this dealer-supported mower. Dead reckoning helps with short signal interruptions; heavy canopy still needs a site test.”

Key strengths

  • Dealer commissioning
  • Network RTK without a home station
  • Electronic cutting-height adjustment
Equipment
About $4,299 AUD
Installation estimate
$500–$1,500 plus electrical work if required
Australian support
Australian Kress dealer installation and service network
Warranty
Residential mower and charger: 2 years, extended to 3 with registration within 30 days; battery: 1 year. Commercial use has separate limits.
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Important limitations

Do not skip these.

  • Commissioning and delivery cost extra
  • RTK coverage and sky visibility matter
  • Some manual edge trimming remains

Not reliably published

  • Boundary-slope limit and minimum passage width were not verified
  • Noise uses measured A-weighted sound power from the Australian manual; the web page quotes a different perceived level
  • Weight follows the exact Australian manual where the web table differs
  • The website also quotes 5,000 m² when cutting every 72 hours. Compare uses the 3,000 m² manual/recommended rating and a smaller planning allowance.

No mower eliminates edge trimming, debris removal, cleaning, blade replacement or occasional rescue.

Australian price & purchase options

Price and where to buy

Commercial links labelledNever used in scoring
Recommended retail price$6,299 AUD
Observed equipment price$4,299 AUD

Point-in-time catalogue evidence, not a guaranteed current deal.

Installation estimate$500–$1,500

Electrical work, difficult access and dealer commissioning may cost extra.

Confirm the Australian warranty provider, installation kit, positioning hardware or service, charging-station requirements, delivery restrictions and blade availability.

Purchase-link availability is commercial and does not change catalogue inclusion, compatibility checks, recommendation scores or ranking order.

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Evidence and availability

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Evidence check

Last checked

Australian sources
Specifications last checked
11 November 2026
Price last checked
11 November 2026
Australian availability last checked
11 November 2026

What changed

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