FJD RCM01 Robotic Cylinder Mower + Free Delivery

A fairway golfer sees the stripes before anything else, and a superintendent knows how many early mornings those stripes cost. The FJD RCM01 Robotic Cylinder Mower takes on that early shift: a reel mower that drives itself, holds a precise line and keeps cutting where tree cover would trouble a satellite-only guidance system.

The product is available through this page, by quotation.

Background

FJDynamics and the move into turf care

FJDYNAMICS builds machines around precise positioning and autonomous navigation. Its robotic mowers run from residential lawn units to professional machines for golf courses and sports fields. The RCM01 sits at the demanding end of that range. It is an autonomous robotic cylinder mower built for golf fairways and premium turf, where the quality of the cut matters as much as the area covered.

The RCM01 is not meant to work alone. It connects with S2 Max, V4e and GolfMind to support a complete turf-care workflow, so the mower is one part of a managed system and not an isolated machine. Courses that already plan their maintenance around maps and data will find that approach familiar.

Cylinder cutting with RTK and LiDAR navigation

A cylinder, or reel, mower cuts with a rotating reel against a fixed bedknife. That is the method preferred for fine turf. The RCM01 carries one reel with 8 blades and runs it at 300 to 2200 RPM. The cutting height is adjusted mechanically within 7 to 44 mm (0.28 to 1.73 in.).

Navigation combines RTK and LiDAR. RTK positioning gives high-precision guidance. LiDAR keeps the mower on course under trees or in other signal-obstructed areas, where a satellite-only system can lose its fix. LiDAR obstacle avoidance and front and rear bumpers add a protective layer to autonomous operation. Maps can be made two ways: mower-based mapping, or FJD Trion V4e mapping.

Technical Specifications

Specifications as published by the manufacturer; confirmed against the datasheet at quotation.

The manufacturer has not published rain detection, the maximum noise at other reel speeds, the drive or motor power, the tire or track type, or a service interval for the drive that is independent of the warranty; these are confirmed at quotation.

What makes the RCM01 different from a rotary robotic mower?

Most robotic mowers on the market use rotary blades, which suit general lawns and are not made for fine turf. The RCM01 is a reel mower. It uses a single 8-blade reel running at 300 to 2200 RPM, with a cutting height adjustable from 7 to 44 mm. That low range is where fairway and premium turf work happens. The cutting width of 686 mm (27 in) gives a clean, defined pass, and the machine is built around that kind of finish and not around rough bulk mowing.

Weight is part of the design as well. At 364 kg (802.5 lb), the RCM01 is a substantial machine, far from the light units used on residential lawns. The size reflects its purpose as professional turf equipment with an 8 kWh LFP battery system and a rated operating voltage of 48V.

Striping is built in. The striping width can be set from 700 to 5000 mm, the mowing width from 300 to 670 mm, and the mowing angle is adjustable. A course can therefore plan its patterns in advance and have them repeated session after session.

How does the RCM01 keep working when satellite signal is poor?

Tree-lined fairways are the classic problem for satellite guidance. The RCM01 pairs RTK with LiDAR navigation to keep high-precision navigation with no signal loss under trees or in signal-obstructed areas. For courses where mature trees frame the holes, that matters more than any single headline number.

Safety follows the same logic. The mower has front and rear bumpers and LiDAR obstacle avoidance, so autonomous operation stays stable and secure. Connectivity covers 4G and wireless links, and the software can be updated over the air, so the machine can be kept current without a workshop visit.

Power and endurance support the routine. A full charge covers up to 30,000㎡ (7.4 acres), and the mower covers up to 3,000㎡ (0.74 acres) per hour. With the 2,000 W charger, the battery goes from 0% to 90% in about 5 hours. For quicker turnaround, all four battery packs can typically be swapped in about 5 minutes. Charging is manual for now: the mower returns to a designated parking point, and a person connects the charger.

Who is the RCM01 for?

The first buyer is the golf course that wants consistent fairway cutting without tying up an operator for every session. Superintendents with limited crews can hand the repetitive passes to the machine and keep their people on detailed work. Because the mower connects with S2 Max, V4e and GolfMind, it also suits courses that want mowing handled inside a wider turf-care workflow.

Premium turf owners beyond golf are a second group: estates, resorts and sports venues that want a cylinder finish. The mower works across -20℃ to 45℃ (-4°F to 113°F) and carries an IPX4 rating, which helps in changeable weather. It climbs to 20° and mows slopes to 15°.

Buyers with other needs should look at other machines. For greens, consider the FJD GM22S Electric Greens Mower. For rougher areas, the FJD Rough Ranger Versatile Robotic Mower is the closer match, and the FJD RM21 Multi-Functional Robotic Mower covers a broader range of turf tasks. Our Mower Robots category lists the full range.

What is the RCM01 used for?

1. Fairway mowing. Autonomous cylinder cutting of golf fairways to a set height between 7 and 44 mm.
2. Premium turf maintenance. Fine-turf areas where a reel cut is the standard.
3. Striping patterns. Striping widths from 700 to 5000 mm with an adjustable mowing angle.
4. Work under tree cover. RTK and LiDAR navigation holds its course where signal is obstructed.
5. Slope work. Mowing on slopes up to 15° and climbing up to 20°.
6. Connected turf-care workflows. Working with S2 Max, V4e and GolfMind, with maps made on the mower or through FJD Trion V4e.

Pricing and Availability

We do not publish prices for the RCM01. Quotation is the way to buy: tell us about your course or site and we will respond with a quotation for your deployment. Delivery, customs and support are arranged together with the quotation. For professional machines of this class, that keeps everything in one place and avoids surprises. The RCM01 is available on this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

How large an area can the RCM01 mow on one charge?

The maximum mowing area per charge is 30,000㎡ (7.4 acres). The maximum mowing area per hour is 3,000㎡ (0.74 acres).

How long does charging take?

With the 2,000 W charger, the battery charges from 0% to 90% in about 5 hours. All four battery packs can typically be swapped in about 5 minutes.

Does the RCM01 charge itself?

No. It currently uses manual charging. The mower returns to a designated parking point, where it is connected to the charger.

Can it mow under trees?

Yes. RTK + LiDAR navigation maintains high-precision navigation with no signal loss under trees or in signal-obstructed areas.

What cutting heights are available?

The cutting height is mechanically adjusted within 7 to 44 mm (0.28 to 1.73 in.). The cutting width is 686 mm (27 in).

How is the mowing area mapped?

The RCM01 supports both mower-based mapping and FJD Trion V4e mapping. It also connects with S2 Max, V4e and GolfMind.

Where can I buy the RCM01 and what does it cost?

The RCM01 is available through this page by quotation. We do not list a price; send your request and we will respond with a quotation that includes delivery, customs and support arrangements. See also our Commercial Robots category.

Summary

The RCM01 answers the question every course faces at dawn: who will cut the fairways, and how well? It is a reel mower that drives itself, keeps its line under trees with RTK and LiDAR, stripes to a plan and runs on an 8 kWh LFP battery system. Specifications cover the cut, the slopes and the working conditions, and the quotation process fills in the rest. If the RCM01 fits your turf, this page is the starting point.