Robotic Cylinder Mower

RCM01. Cylinder-cut precision, fully autonomous.

Name: RCM01 Robotic Cylinder Mower
Brand: FJ Dynamics
Availability: InStock

Tournament-grade cylinder cutting with RTK and LiDAR navigation. The RCM01 brings scissor-clean reel cutting, professional striping, and unattended autonomous operation to golf greens, championship sports turf, sod production, and estates. Sold and supported by RobotLAB.

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22.2 acres

72-hr max coverage area

RTK + LiDAR

Centimeter-level navigation

11-blade reel

7 to 44 mm cutting height

IPX4

Outdoor-rated chassis

Why facilities choose the RCM01

The RCM01 is built for turf operators who need cylinder-cut precision without putting a person on a reel mower for hours every day. RTK plus LiDAR navigation and a fast-swap battery let crews keep premium turf at tournament quality on a commercial duty cycle.

Tournament-grade cylinder cutting

Scissor-clean cuts from a 11-blade reel system minimize leaf tearing and promote healthier turf growth. Cutting height adjustable from 0.3 to 1.7 in (7 to 44 mm). Reel speed 300 to 2,200 RPM for tight control across grass type and season.

Built for premium turf workloads

Up to 10 hours run time on an 8 kWh battery, 5 acres per charge, and 22.2 acres of max coverage in a 72-hour cycle. Fast battery swapping keeps the robot working through long shifts without long downtime.

Safer autonomous navigation

RTK plus LiDAR fusion holds position even under tree cover and in signal-blocked areas. Multi-zone task assignment lets one task run across multiple zones with automatic transitions between areas.

One-stop digital control

Schedule mowing, monitor live status, and review history from the app. Maps and data sync to the Greenmaster Platform so multiple machines and multiple courses stay on the same digital twin.

Best fit buyers and environments

The RCM01 is strongest where its specific strengths line up with the way the property runs every week. Use the cards below to gut-check fit before requesting pricing.

Ideal buyers

Golf course superintendents, championship sports turf managers, sod farm operations leads, and estate grounds managers who need cylinder-cut quality with autonomous operation on a daily commercial schedule.

Top deployment types

Golf course greens, fairways, and tees, championship sports pitches, sod production blocks, country clubs and resorts, large estate lawns, and any property that demands reel-mowed presentation quality.

When to choose something else

If your operation needs one robot that crosses mowing, line marking, grass collection, and dew brushing on the same chassis, look at the RM21. If you mow big-acre commercial or municipal turf and reel-cut precision is not the priority, the Titan is a stronger fit. If your only job is line marking, look at PaintMaster Pro.

RCM01 vs. other RobotLAB turf-care robots

This comparison helps buyers see where the RCM01 fits inside the RobotLAB turf-care lineup. We removed hard pricing until pricing is confirmed, and focused the table on operational fit and product positioning.

	RM21	RCM01	Titan	PaintMaster Pro
Best use case	Multi-job autonomous turf care across golf, sports fields, sod, stadium	Cylinder-cut precision for premium turf and tournament-grade greens	Heavy-duty mowing for large-acre commercial operations	Stadium-grade autonomous line marking
Positioning	One chassis, four attachment kits, RTK + 360 deg LiDAR	11-blade reel cylinder mower, 7 to 44 mm cutting height, RTK plus LiDAR	Big-acre robotic mower with multi-zone fleet management	Dedicated 25 L paint capacity, optional laser kit, multi-sport templates
Floor environment fit	Sports fields, sod farms, stadium turf, golf rough, driving ranges, greens (with DB01)	Golf greens, fairways, championship sports turf, sod farms, estates	Sod farms, large sports complexes, municipal parks, large estates	Full-size soccer, football, rugby, baseball, lacrosse, multi-field complexes
Buying path	Request brochure & pricing from RobotLAB	Request brochure & pricing from RobotLAB	Request brochure & pricing from RobotLAB	Request brochure & pricing from RobotLAB
Why buyers shortlist it	One robot replaces four pieces of equipment, one operator workflow, one service plan	Cylinder cut quality, customizable striping, fast battery swap, multi-zone management	Bigger acreage per shift, designed for daily commercial duty cycles	Higher paint capacity, sport-template library, optional laser kit for GPS-challenged sites

RCM01 specifications

Full RCM01 specifications. Imperial primary with metric in parentheses. Coverage figures reflect ideal operating conditions; real-world results vary with grass type, soil, cutting height, and slope.

RCM01 base unit
Weight	805 lb (365 kg)
Dimensions (L × W × H)	75 × 42.4 × 42.4 in (1,905 × 1,077 × 1,077 mm)
IP rating	IPX4
Operating temperature	minus 4 to 113 °F (minus 20 to 45 °C)
Cutting width	27 in (685 mm)
Cutting height	0.3 to 1.7 in (7 to 44 mm)
Max climbing ability	20°
Max mowing slope	15°
Max mowing area per charge	5 acres (20,000 sqm)
Max mowing area per hour	0.74 acres (3,000 sqm)
24-hr max coverage	7.4 acres (30,000 sqm)
72-hr max coverage	22.2 acres (90,000 sqm)
Battery capacity	8 kWh
Battery life	10 hours
Charging time	5 hours
Fast battery swapping	Supported
Rated operating voltage	48 V
Boundary type	Virtual wire
Cutting mode	Customized angle mowing
Navigation	RTK GNSS plus LiDAR
NTRIP	Supported (FJD CORS station and third-party providers)
Connectivity	4G plus wireless
Software updates	OTA
Control	Mobile app, Greenmaster Platform integration

Reel unit
Reel unit weight	143.3 lb (65 kg)
Reel unit dimensions (L × W × H)	39.4 × 14.6 × 13.8 in (1,000 × 370 × 350 mm)
Number of reels	1
Blades per reel	8
Reel diameter	7 in (177 mm)
Reel width	27 in (685 mm)
Reel speed	300 to 2,200 RPM

Working area depends on grass type, soil, cutting height, and slopes. Cylinder-cut performance depends on reel sharpness and bedknife condition; replacement bedknives ship with the standard configuration.

Backed by RobotLAB service plans

Silver, Gold, and Platinum plans cover the RCM01 the same way they cover the rest of the RobotLAB fleet. 24-hour response, same-day or next-day onsite, 72-hour swap, annual on-demand mapping or settings refresh, plus a Care Pack for consumables and bedknives. No commercial turf operation should buy a robot without a service plan, and we built ours specifically for the way commercial users actually run their fleets.

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Common questions

What facilities are the best fit for the RCM01?

The RCM01 is best suited for premium turf operations that demand reel-cut quality: golf course greens, fairways, and tees, championship sports pitches, sod production blocks, country clubs, resorts, and high-end estates.

How does RCM01 compare to a rotary robotic mower?

Rotary mowers tear grass with a spinning disc. The RCM01 uses an 11-blade cylinder reel to deliver scissor-clean cuts that minimize leaf tearing, promote healthier turf, and produce the presentation quality expected on tournament-grade golf and championship sports turf.

How does the RCM01 handle weak GPS or tree cover?

RTK plus LiDAR navigation keeps the robot positioned even under tree cover and in areas with weak signals. Multi-zone task assignment lets one operator run multiple zones in a single task with automatic transitions.

Can the RCM01 mow at night?

Yes. Quiet autonomous operation supports nighttime mowing, freeing up daytime hours for golf course play and reducing distraction to players.

Can RCM01 run as part of a fleet?

Yes. Maps and machine data sync to the Greenmaster Platform, and one operator can schedule and monitor multiple machines from the app. Larger properties typically run two or more units across fairways, greens, and surrounds.

How do I get pricing, a brochure, or a demo?

Use the request form on this page to ask RobotLAB for the latest brochure, pricing, deployment guidance, or a demo. Pricing varies by service plan tier, factory options (P2 Scanner, FJD Base Station), and deployment requirements.

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