Research-led review · Updated May 2026
Flymo HoverVac 250 Review
By The Best Mowers UK · Research-led assessment from specs and verified owner reviews
Specs
| Cutting width | 25 cm |
|---|---|
| Motor | 1400W electric |
| Power source | Corded (extension lead required) |
| Weight | 6.3 kg |
| Cut heights | 4 positions, 10-30 mm |
| Grass box | 20 litres |
| Hover | Yes (air cushion) |
| Deck material | Polypropylene |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Cable length | Not included - bring your own |
What owners praise
- Genuinely good collection for a hover mower - the 1400W motor creates enough suction that 80%+ of clippings end up in the box. Much better than budget hovers.
- Featherweight - 6.3 kg. Lighter than most handbags. Store it anywhere, carry it with one hand, use it on slopes without strain.
- Slope handling - floats up 35% gradients without hesitation. Owners with multi-level gardens report the HoverVac gliding between levels with ease.
- Same price as the Easimo - at £89 you're getting a stronger motor and better collection for identical money. No reason not to pick this over the Easimo unless weight is your only priority.
The drawbacks
- 25 cm cutting width is narrow - you'll make more passes than a 30-33 cm mower. On anything over 200 m² this gets tedious.
- 20L box is small - fills every few minutes on longer grass. Empty often or you lose suction.
- No stripes - hover mowers physically cannot produce striped lawns. If aesthetics matter, you need wheels and a roller.
- Low cut heights - 10-30 mm range is very short. Fine for ornamental lawns but if you keep grass at 40-60 mm you'll need to look elsewhere.
How it compares
The Flymo Easimo is the same price but weaker (900W) with poorer collection - only choose it if you want the lighter weight. The Flymo UltraGlide at £149 combines hover with rear wheels for a more conventional cut. If you'd rather have wheels entirely, the Einhell GE-EM 1233 M at £139 is a solid basic wheeled mower.
Who should buy it
UK gardeners with small, sloped, or uneven lawns (under 250 m²) who want actual grass collection from a hover mower. Anyone with banks, terraces, or tight corners that wheeled mowers can't reach. People who prioritise lightweight ease-of-use over finish quality.
Don't buy it if you want stripes (impossible with hover), if your lawn is over 250 m² (too slow), if you keep grass at 40 mm+ height (cut range is 10-30 mm only), or if you hate extension cables.