Toro Haven VM75 vs Toro Haven VM125
Quick take: The Toro Haven VM75 costs $500 less; the Toro Haven VM125 is rated for a larger lawn (1.25 acres).
| Spec | Toro Haven VM75 | Toro Haven VM125 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$3,999 | ~$4,499 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Navigation | Vision Only | Vision Only |
| Max Lawn Size | 0.75 acres (32,670 sq ft) | 1.25 acres (54,450 sq ft) |
| Max Slope | 47% (25°) | 47% (25°) |
| Cutting Width | 10" | 10" |
| Cut Height | 0.75"–3.25" | 0.75"–3.25" |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Runtime | 180 min | 270 min |
| Charge Time | 60 min | 90 min |
| Noise | — | — |
| Weight | 40.8 lb | 41.7 lb |
| Obstacle Detection | Cameras see obstacles day and night (hydrophobic lenses, night vision), backed by collision and lift sensors; no ultrasonic on the VM75. | Ultrasonic sensors plus cameras spot obstacles ahead day and night, with collision and lift sensors as backup; the VM125 is the only Haven with ultrasonic. |
| Edge Cutting | No | No |
| Rain Sensor | No | No |
| Cellular | No | No |
| Anti-Theft | 4-digit PIN, lift sensor and an alarm if it is carried out of the working area; optional anti-theft module sold separately | 4-digit PIN, lift sensor and an alarm if it is carried out of the working area; optional anti-theft module sold separately |
| Warranty | 2-year limited | 2-year limited |
Pros & cons
Toro Haven VM75
- ✓Vision navigation works under heavy tree cover and next to buildings where RTK mowers drop out
- ✓Setup is pushing the mower around the yard, not wire or antenna placement
- ✓Night vision cameras and IPX6 sealing let it mow overnight and in wet weather
- ✓10-inch deck with four blades and a 3.25-inch top height suit thick northern lawns
- ✓Sold and serviced through Toro dealers with a 2-year warranty
- ✗$3,999 list is $500 above launch pricing and more than RTK rivals that mow in rows
- ✗Random-pattern mowing, not lanes, so it needs more hours for the same lawn
- ✗Blades stop about 4 inches short of the shroud edge; plan on trimming every few weeks
- ✗Hub must be plugged into your router by Ethernet; no cellular or standalone Wi-Fi
- ✗No published noise figure and no owner reviews on Toro's site yet
Toro Haven VM125
- ✓4.5 hours per charge and higher speed make 1.25 acres workable without wire or an antenna
- ✓Ultrasonic sensors give it an obstacle warning the VM75 lacks
- ✓Vision mapping keeps working under trees and beside buildings
- ✓IPX6, night vision and a 2-year Toro dealer warranty
- ✗$4,499 is more than LiDAR and RTK mowers that cover the same area in rows
- ✗Random mowing pattern needs many hours a week on a lawn this size
- ✗Edge trimming still required; blades stop short of the shroud
- ✗Hub needs an Ethernet connection to your router and there is no cellular fallback