Gardena SILENO life 1000 Robotic Lawn Mower
If a minimo would be working flat out on your lawn, the Gardena SILENO life 1000 is the next step up. Gardena rates this boundary-wire robot mower for lawns of up to 1 000 m², and it handles slopes of up to 35% inside the mowing area.
The version Gardena South Africa lists is set up with the GARDENA Bluetooth® App on your phone, or on the display and control panel built into the mower. It is the same SILENO life body as the 750, with a larger area rating.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Gardena article number | 15102-40 |
| Area capacity | 1 000 m² |
| Boundary type | Physical boundary wire |
| App control | GARDENA Bluetooth® App, up to 10 m away |
| Display | 2,1 inch monochrome graphic display with control panel |
| Maximum slope inside the lawn | 35% |
| Maximum slope at the boundary | 10% |
| Cutting system | 3 pivoting razor blades |
| Cutting width | 22 cm |
| Cutting height | 20 to 50 mm |
| Typical mowing time per charge | 65 minutes |
| Typical charging time | 60 minutes |
| Daily active time for full area | 15 hours (mowing and charging) |
| Perceived sound level | 57 dB(A) |
| Water protection | IPX5 |
| Security | PIN code, alarm and lift sensor |
| Energy use | 6 kWh a month at maximum use |
| Weight | 8,3 kg |
| Size (L x W x H) | 58 x 39 x 23 cm |
| In the box | Charging station, 200 m boundary wire, 300 hooks, 4 connectors, 5 connection clamps |
Specifications from Gardena’s published product information (gardena.com, South Africa).
What you get with the SILENO life 1000
Blades and SensorControl
Three pivoting razor blades cut a 22 cm path, with height adjustable from 20 to 50 mm. SensorControl tracks how fast the grass is growing and sets how often the mower goes out, so it does more in a growth spurt and less when the lawn slows down.
Navigation for awkward layouts
CorridorCut guides it through gaps as narrow as 60 cm between boundary wires and back out of dead ends. Gardena says the charging station can be placed with very few restrictions, which helps when the obvious spot is behind a bed or round a corner.
Day to day
The display lets you change settings at the mower, and the app walks you through setup. It mows in rain or sunshine, pauses near freezing with its frost sensor, and runs at a perceived 57 dB(A). Spot cutting deals with hard-to-reach patches, and a hose is all you need to clean it.
Security
A PIN code, an alarm and lift sensors that stop the blades instantly. Collision sensors stop garden obstacles from bringing it to a halt.
Is it right for your lawn?
Gardena’s spec sheets show the SILENO life 750 and 1000 with the same weight, size, blades, battery run time and 200 m of boundary wire. What changes is the rated area and the hours it takes to cover it: about 11 hours a day for a full 750 m² on the SILENO life 750, and about 15 hours for a full 1 000 m² on this model.
We recommend a mower rated above your lawn size. If your lawn is creeping up towards 1 000 m², the Gardena SILENO life 1500 gives you more room. If it is well under 750 m², the 750 will do the job.
On slopes, the life 1000 handles up to 35% inside the lawn and 10% along the boundary wire. Narrow passages need at least 60 cm between wires. A larger lawn often has a longer perimeter too, so we check at the assessment whether the 200 m of wire in the box will cover yours or whether you need an extra roll.
One thing to check with us before you buy: the SILENO life 1000 that Gardena South Africa lists (article 15102-40) is a Bluetooth® model, so app control works within about 10 metres. If you want to manage the mower from anywhere, ask us which version we supply, or compare all our robotic mowers.
Installed and serviced by GSR Outdoor
GSR Outdoor was started in 2020 by brothers Greg and Ryan Staffen, and we sell, service and repair outdoor equipment from our workshop in the Somerset West Business Park. With a SILENO life 1000, our professionals install the mower and show you how to use it before we leave.
Our services for robotic mower owners run from consultation and advice before you buy to service and back-up afterwards. That covers robotic mower servicing, repairs and updates, troubleshooting with diagnostic tests, parts and accessories, and storage.
We can also collect and deliver. Take a look at our robotic mower page for the wider range, or book a consultation to see one in action.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the Gardena SILENO life 750 and 1000?
On Gardena’s spec sheets the hardware is the same. The 1000 is rated for 1 000 m² instead of 750 m², needs about 15 hours of mowing and charging a day to cover it against about 11 for the 750, and uses 6 kWh a month at maximum use against 4 kWh.
How many hours a day will the SILENO life 1000 run?
Gardena says about 15 hours of mowing and charging a day for a full 1 000 m². On a smaller lawn it needs fewer hours.
Can I check on the SILENO life 1000 from my phone while I am at work?
The model Gardena South Africa lists (article 15102-40) is set up and controlled with the GARDENA Bluetooth® App, which connects from up to 10 metres away, and it has its own display and control panel on the mower. If checking on the mower from work matters to you, ask us which version we supply before you buy.
How much electricity does the SILENO life 1000 use?
Gardena gives a mean energy consumption of 6 kWh a month at maximum use.
Does the SILENO life 1000 need a garage?
It is built to work in all weather and is rated IPX5, so a garage is optional. Gardena sells one designed for the SILENO minimo, SILENO city and SILENO life (article 15020-20); ask us about availability.
Ready to hand over the mowing? Get in touch with GSR Outdoor or call +27 21 851 6817, and we will help you decide between the SILENO life 750, 1000 and 1500.