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Australian wire-free mower profile

MOVA
ViAX 500

Small-to-medium lawns up to 500 m² wanting antenna-free LiDAR and dual-camera navigation with a compact 200 mm deck.

Our opinion · cited factsAustralian preorderChecked 14 September 2026
MOVA ViAX 500LiDAR + vision · 2WD$1,799
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Manufacturer-sourced facts

Capability and ownership.

Official maximum area
500 m²
TechManPat practical allowance
400 m²
Maximum slope
40%
Boundary slope
Unknown
Cutting width
200 mm
Cutting height
20–60 mm
Narrowest passage
600 mm
Runtime / charge
Unknown / 60 minutes
Navigation
LiDAR + vision
Reference station
No physical station
Drive system
2WD
Trees / weak GPS
good
Disconnected lawns
Transit route or manual relocation expected
Paved transit route
Not reliably published - confirm the exact route
Obstacle detection
5/5 editorial capability band
Edge performance
4/5; trimming still expected
Weather
IPX6 mower with forecast-based rain, snow and frost pauses; returns to the dock at night
Noise
Unknown
App
MOVAhome app for dual maps, zones, no-go areas, paths, patterns, schedules, live video and patrol
Subscription
No mandatory subscription verified; optional Link Module service duration and renewal price depend on the model and remain unclear
Blades
Replaceable cutting blades; nine spares are included
Battery
4 Ah battery; official runtime is a 60–80 minute range and charging is listed at 60 minutes
Australian market status
Australian preorder
Evidence confidence
5/5 based on published product-level evidence
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Our opinion

The buying view.

“The ViAX 500 brings LiDAR into MOVA's compact line at a reasonable official price. It is still a preorder, and its single front-drive layout is not a substitute for AWD on wet or severe slopes.”

Key strengths

  • LiDAR plus dual-camera navigation
  • No RTK antenna
  • Dual maps and multi-zone controls
  • 600 mm passage and 40% slope claims
Equipment
About $1,799 AUD
Installation estimate
$0–$250 plus electrical work if required
Australian support
MOVA Australia direct sales, phone support and local repair pathway
Warranty
Up to 3-year Australian manufacturer warranty; confirm battery and accessory exclusions
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Important limitations

Do not skip these.

  • Preorder rather than ordinary stock
  • 2WD traction
  • Manual relocation between disconnected lawns unless a second dock is fitted
  • Optional remote tracking needs extra hardware

Not reliably published

  • Exact Australian dispatch date
  • Australian replacement-battery and blade pricing
  • Exact supported zone count
  • Optional Link Module renewal price

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$1,799 AUD
Installation estimate$0–$250

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
14 September 2026
Price last checked
14 September 2026
Australian availability last checked
14 September 2026

What changed

  • Australian launch: The $1,799 official Australian preorder is now compared with its 500 m² capacity, dual-camera plus LiDAR navigation, 40% slope, 60 cm passage and offline scheduled-mowing evidence. The dispatch date and optional Link Module renewal cost remain unknown.
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