RECONX™ — AUTONOMOUS MOWING that earns its keep
Commercial mowing muscle with autonomy built in. Unleash your robotic crew.
RECONX™ is a gas-powered, commercial autonomous mower from RC Mowers, built near Green Bay, Wisconsin, starting at $39,986 MSRP. With a smaller investment and shorter path to payback, it’s easy math. One trained operator can run up to three RECONX machines at once, each knocking out about five acres an hour, while the rest of the crew handles trim and detail work. Autonomy isn’t bolted on. It’s built in and so is the savings. RECONX drops at Equip Expo 2026. Production starts spring 2027. Get in line.
Good operators are scarce.
Stop them spending time on repetitive mowing.
If every mower on the property needs its own operator, headcount sets your ceiling, and that ceiling is low. RECONX tears it out: whether it's just 1 operator and 1 machine or 3 commercial autonomous mowers at once - that's a whole lot more ground covered before lunch.
What
you’re
up
against
LABOR SHORTAGES
- Good operators are hard to find and harder to keep
- Your sharpest people spend all day staring at the back of a deck
- Contracted mowing is a black box with an invoice attached
- Every new contract means another hire you can’t find
LIMITED CAPACITY
- Recurring mowing eats the whole week, every week
- Detail work slides while crews mow back and forth
- Iron sits idle because nobody’s free to run it
- Peak season laughs at the size of your crew
GROWTH CEILINGS
- More acres means more labor cost – every time
- Passing on fat bids because the crew is tapped out
- Wages climb but margins don’t
- Autonomy pencils out on paper, then you see the sticker and choke on your coffee
One operator. Three machines. Zero excuses.
- One operator can run up to 3 autonomous mowers at once, and looks good doing it
- Your crew moves to trimming, obstacles, and detail work that needs a human
- Take on more acres without adding headcount or torching the equipment budget
- Saved mow plans and property-specific deck heights make every return visit a copy-and-paste job
Autonomy isn’t bolted on.
It’s built in.
RECONX is a commercial autonomous mower built from the ground up to do two things: mow on its own and outwork everything on the property. Both requirements drove the design from day one.
Four years of running autonomous mowers at airports, parks, and commercial properties showed us exactly what a better machine looks like. So we built it. Every lesson from the field shaped how RECONX mows, how you run it, and how you service it.
Purpose-built autonomy. A heavy-hitting commercial mower behind it.
Engineered for Autonomy From Day One
Chassis, controls, and software were designed together as one commercial machine, riding on a fabricated 7-gauge steel deck with a 3/8-inch-thick spindle area. Nothing is retrofitted. Nothing is an afterthought. Fewer failure points, a cleaner service path, and a lot less downtime.
Chassis, controls, and software were designed together as one commercial machine, riding on a fabricated 7-gauge steel deck with a 3/8-inch-thick spindle area. Nothing is retrofitted. Nothing is an afterthought. Fewer failure points, a cleaner service path, and a lot less downtime.
One trained operator supervises up to 3 RECONX units at once, with an operating range of a 1/2 mile or greater. The machines fan out across big properties while the operator works the trim. More acres no longer means another warm body on every mower.
A 10.1-inch onboard touchscreen handles mapping, machine controls, productivity data, maintenance, fuel use, and engine diagnostics, and a dedicated iOS and Android app rides shotgun. Create, name, save, and reuse mow plans without turning your operators into robotics technicians. If you can run a phone, you can run a robotic crew.
A new autonomy architecture delivers smoother navigation, smarter operation, and more machine independence, with GPS + RTK positioning. It's built to evolve as new capabilities arrive, so the machine keeps getting smarter after you buy it. Your old mower peaked the day it left the lot.
LiDAR and onboard sensors watch the machine's surroundings. RECONX slows and stops for people, animals, vehicles, and obstacles, and a handheld remote stops every unit in the field with one button. Confident, not reckless.
A 40-hp Vanguard® Big Block™ 993cc EFI engine with Oil Guard™ System (500-hour oil changes) and a 14-gallon tank with digital level monitoring deliver all-day runtime. Hydro-Gear® drive-by-wire hydraulics, HGM-15 wheel motors, and an automatic electronic parking brake round out the drivetrain.
WIDE OPEN SPACES.
WIDER DECKS.
RECONX is a commercial-grade autonomous mower for public agencies, landscape contractors, and large-property managers. Two decks. One decision. Both models run the same 40-hp drivetrain, and have the standard 1.5-5″ cutting heights with optional integrated CutShift™ technology. CutShift raises the cutting range from 3.5″ to 7″ at any interval for airports, solar fields, rights-of-way, and native-grass areas, with no new parts or special attachments. RECONX starts at $39,986. Same stripes as it’s predecessor. A lot less money.
How reconx works
DRIVE IT ONCE. MOW IT AGAIN.
RECONX learns a property once, then mows it autonomously every time you come back. Add keep-out zones and manage up to 3 machines at once through the app. Setup takes just minutes.
YOUR CREW STAYS IN CONTROL.
Save the plan.
RECONX GPS + RTK mapping locks in the mow plan. Name it and save it on the 10.1-inch touchscreen or the dedicated mobile app, and RECONX recalls the deck height for that property, too.Deploy the robotic crew.
Flip each machine into autonomous mode. The operator stays on site, runs the trimmer, and keeps eyes on the fleet like the boss they are.Mow autonomously.
Each RECONX runs its plan at a typical 4–5 acres per hour with no breaks, slows or stops for obstacles, and returns to its start point.Repeat without rework.
Next visit, load the saved plan and go. Same lines, same height, zero rework.
Where ReconX Works Best
Turf, tall grass, solar fields. RECONX doesn’t pick favorites. It’s built for large, open, recurring turf where crews are hard to staff and the acres never stop coming, and CutShift™ handles standard commercial turf and high-cut grass on the same machine. X marks the spot. RECONX mows it.
Commercial Properties, Business Parks, and Distribution Centers
Corporate, University, and Hospital Campuses
Airports and Airfields
Schools and Municipal Grounds
Parks and Athletic Fields
Highways, DOT, and Rights-of-Way
Solar Fields and Data Centers
Military Bases
ReconX Specifications
Key features
- Models / cutting width
- RECONX 60: 60-in deck RECONX 72: 72-in deck
- Starting price
- RECONX 60: $39,986 MSRP RECONX 72: $41,882 MSRP
- Engine
- 40-hp Vanguard® Big Block™ 993cc EFI/ETC with Oil Guard™ System (500-hour oil changes)
- Drivetrain
- Hydro-Gear® 12cc PK Hydraulic Pump drive-by-wire, Hydro-Gear® HGM-15 wheel motors, and automatic electronic parking brake
- Productivity
- Typical autonomous: 4–5 acres/hour per machine; maximum 8 acres/hr
- Ground speed (max)
- Forward: 11 mph Reverse: 6 mph
- Cutting height
- 1.5–5" in 1/4-in increments 3.5–7" with CutShift technology for custom height cutting
- Deck construction
- Fabricated 7-gauge steel with 3/8-in thick spindle area; rear discharge with optional mulching kit
- Dry weight
- RECONX 60: 1,249 lbs RECONX 72: 1,461 lbs
- Dimensions (L × W × H)
- RECONX 60: 80.9" × 62.2" × 47.4" RECONX 72: 84.4" × 74.1" × 47.4"
- Operator controls
- 10.1-in touchscreen with mapping, machine controls, productivity data, maintenance, fuel use, and engine diagnostics; dedicated iOS + Android app
- Operating range
- Up to 1/2 mile or greater
- Units per operator
- Up to 3
- Additional features
- Electronic push-button throttle, integrated front work light for night mowing, built-in battery maintainer, and integrated Remote-Stop storage with wireless charging
- Built in
- Suamico (near Green Bay), Wisconsin, USA
- Availability
- Debuts: Equip Expo 2026 Production: Spring 2027
American Built & Backed
Support You Can count on
Need a part? Call Green Bay, not an international time zone. We design and build mowers. We’re not subtle about it. Most manufacturers ship you a machine, a manual, and a “good luck.” RC Mowers is different. We're backed by a knowledgeable team that has deployed and supported commercial autonomous mowers longer than almost anyone in the category.
Built in Green Bay. Not a shipping container.
RECONX is designed, engineered, and manufactured in Wisconsin by the same crew that supports it and stands behind it. We’re not the biggest. We’re the one they’re watching.
Success System™ included.
Pre-delivery site planning, on-site operator training and certification, ongoing data support, and access to the RC Mowers with just a phone call or email.
Real-world autonomy experience.
RECONX was shaped by years of running first-generation AMRs on real commercial properties, not by what looked good in a lab or a pitch deck.
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The spec sheet looks familiar. The price tag doesn’t. The only real way to judge a commercial autonomous mower is to watch it work your ground. Meet RECONX at Equip Expo 2026, Booth 7056, or request a demo, and an RC Mowers Autonomy Specialist or certified dealer will contact you within one business day. We’ll walk your sites, tell you straight which ones fit autonomy, and show you what an Autonomous Mowing Crew could do in your operation.
RECONX is designed, manufactured, and priced for commercial applications, with a starting price of $39,986.
RECONX Commercial Autonomous Mower FAQs
What is RECONX?
RECONX (pronounced ree-KON-ex) is a gas-powered commercial autonomous mower engineered and built in the USA by RC Mowers, starting at $39,986. One trained operator can run up to 3 RECONX machines at once on large, open properties, with each machine covering about 5 acres an hour. Think of it as a robotic crew that never calls in sick.
Is autonomous mowing safe around?
Yes, when operated as designed. RECONX uses 360° LiDAR and onboard sensors to stop for people, animals, and vehicles, and a trained operator with a remote stop is always on site.
How is RECONX different from the RC Mowers A Series?
RECONX is a ground-up redesign, not an update. It adds a 40-hp engine (vs. 23.5 hp), a 14-gallon tank (vs. 5), a 72-inch deck option, CutShift™ high-cut capability, a 10.1-inch touchscreen, a dedicated mobile app, and a new autonomy architecture. Same family. Different animal.
What deck sizes does RECONX come in?
RECONX comes in two models: RECONX 60 with a 60-inch cutting deck and RECONX 72 with a 72-inch cutting deck. Both use a fabricated 7-gauge steel deck with rear discharge and an optional mulching kit.
How many acres per hour does RECONX mow?
RECONX can mow 4–5 acres per hour per machine in autonomous operation, with maximum productivity of 8 acres per hour. Actual numbers depend on customizable speed settings, turf conditions, and complexity of the area being mowed. Top speed is 11 mph forward and 6 mph in reverse. Five acres an hour. No time wasted.
How much does RECONX cost?
RECONX starts at $39,986. Same autonomy, fewer zeros, and one operator can run up to 3 machines, so the savings stack with every unit you add to the crew. Recon the competition’s price tag. Then laugh.
How many autonomous mowers can one operator run?
One operator can supervise up to 3 RECONX mowers at the same time. That’s the whole point: more acres covered without putting another person on every machine. One operator. Three machines. Zero excuses.
How does an autonomous commercial mower work?
The operator drives the property perimeter once to create a GPS + RTK mow plan. RECONX saves that plan and the deck height for the property, then mows it autonomously on every visit while the operator supervises and handles trim work.
What cutting heights does RECONX handle?
RECONX cuts from 1.5 to 5 inches in 1/4-inch increments for standard commercial turf. Integrated CutShift™ raises the range to 3.5–7 inches for airports, solar fields, rights-of-way, and native-grass areas, with no new parts or special attachments. It doesn’t pick favorites.
When is RECONX available?
RECONX debuts at Equip Expo, October 20–23, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky, at Booth 7056. Production is scheduled for spring 2027, and demos for spring can be requested now. Go ahead. Compare us.
Where is RECONX made?
RECONX is engineered and built near Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. Not on the other side of the ocean.
Can I buy RECONX through Sourcewell?
RC Mowers holds an awarded Sourcewell contract #112624-EMB.