Kress · launched 2024
Kress Mission RTKⁿ (KR160E / KR171E)
From £1,799 (600 m² version) · versions up to 1,500 m²
Quick verdict
Good for
- Simple, small lawns
Watch out for
- May need a paid plan to mow without Wi-Fi
- Sold out when we checked
- No wildlife feature: mow in daylight only
£2,299 for the KR171E (1,500 m²) (1,500 m²) · spec score 3.8/10 · checked 17 October 2026
RTKⁿ satellite positioning with dead reckoning; no wire or antenna on the mower. 2 versions for lawns of 600–1,500 m²; the KR171E (1,500 m²) shown here is rated for 1,500 m². Slopes up to 40%. Mows without Wi-Fi: Unclear
Mission RTKⁿ (KR160E / KR171E) versions, UK prices and 5-year cost
| Version | Lawn | Price | Stock | Runtime | 5-yr core (Wi-Fi) | 5-yr core (no Wi-Fi) | With remote | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KR160E (600 m²) | 600 m² | £1,799 | Not available | — | £2,175 | £2,175 | same | 3.4 |
| KR171E (1,500 m²) | 1,500 m² | £2,299 | Sold out | — | £2,675 | £2,675 | same | 3.8 |
Prices from the seller's UK website on 17 October 2026. Where we can read the seller's page automatically, today's price is shown too. Prices change often; check the seller before buying.
Without Wi-Fi, subscriptions and 4G
Uses 4G, not Wi-Fi. Whether a local RTKⁿ station or a plan is needed is not stated; ask the dealer.
4G for app control and over-the-air updates; any running cost is not stated by the retailer.
Data note: Kress sells through dealers, often with professional installation quoted separately.
5-year cost for the KR171E (1,500 m²)
| 5-year cost item | Cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Price of the KR171E (1,500 m²) | £2,299 | UK price checked 17 October 2026 |
| Blades | £200 | £40/yr assumption; no blade price published |
| Electricity | £75.60 | 8 kWh/month × 7 months × 27p (assumption) |
| One replacement battery | £100 | Assumption: £20 per Ah, minimum £100 |
| Core cost, lawn with Wi-Fi | £2,675 | |
| Plan needed to keep mowing with no Wi-Fi | £0 | The seller does not confirm what it needs to keep mowing without Wi-Fi or a paid plan, so treat it as unconfirmed. |
| Core cost, lawn without Wi-Fi | £2,675 |
Mission RTKⁿ (KR160E / KR171E) reviews: what independent testers found
We have not found an independent UK or European review of this model yet. We will add one when it is published.
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Mission RTKⁿ (KR160E / KR171E) specifications
| Navigation | RTKⁿ satellite positioning with dead reckoning; no wire or antenna on the mower |
|---|---|
| Base station / antenna | Not stated clearly |
| Built-in 4G | Yes |
| Drive | Not published |
| Max slope | 40% (about 22°) |
| Cutting width | 200 mm |
| Cutting height | 30–60 mm (electric) |
| Edge cutting | Not published |
| Obstacle sensing | OAS obstacle avoidance (optional camera system) |
| Wildlife features | Not published |
| Rain | Not published |
| Noise | 59 dB |
| Water resistance | IPX5 |
| Weight | 12 kg |
| Narrowest passage | Not published |
| Mowing zones | Not published |
| Anti-theft | Geo-tracking, Electric fence alert, PIN code |
| Warranty | Not published |
Hedgehogs and wet lawns
Wildlife: No specific wildlife feature published. Whatever the mower, schedule it for daytime only. Read why.
Rain: No rain sensor published. Wet-lawn advice.
Sources
- Mincost: KR171E checked 17 Oct 2026
- Mincost: KR160E checked 17 Oct 2026