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Research-led review · Updated May 2026

Flymo UltraGlide Review

By The Best Mowers UK · Research-led assessment from specs and verified owner reviews

Flymo hover lawn mower on a UK lawn

Specs

Cutting width33 cm
Motor1800W electric
Power sourceCorded (extension lead required)
Weight15 kg
Cut heights4 positions, 20-60 mm
Grass box30 litres
HoverYes (front section)
Rear rollerYes (produces stripes)
Deck materialPolypropylene
Warranty2 years

What owners praise

  • Stripes from a hover mower - the rear roller actually works. Owner reviews and photos show visible directional stripes after every mow. No other hover mower manages this.
  • 1800W power - handles thick spring growth, damp patches, and overgrown edges without slowing down. Noticeably more capable than 900-1400W hovers.
  • Slope + precision combination - the hover front glides over bumps while the rear wheels keep the cut height consistent. Best of both worlds.
  • Good value at £149 - cheaper than most cordless mowers, with mains power that never runs out mid-mow.

The drawbacks

  • Heavier than pure hovers - 15 kg vs 6-9 kg for the Easimo/HoverVac range. You lose the featherweight advantage that makes pure hovers so easy.
  • Still corded - extension lead management on a 250 m² lawn is annoying. No avoiding it at this price.
  • 30L box - adequate but fills every 10 minutes on thick grass. Budget for 2-3 empties per mow.
  • Not a true hover on steep banks - the rear wheels limit how steep a slope you can tackle sideways. Pure hovers are still better for extreme gradients.

How it compares

The Flymo Easimo at £89 is lighter and cheaper but gives a rougher cut with no stripes. The Flymo HoverVac 250 at £89 is better for steep slopes but again no stripes. If you want a corded wheeled mower with a roller instead, the Mountfield Princess 34 at £249 is the step-up.

Who should buy it

UK gardeners with sloped or bumpy lawns (under 300 m²) who want stripes and a neat finish - something pure hover mowers can't deliver. Anyone upgrading from an Easimo or basic hover who wants better cut quality without going fully wheeled.

Don't buy it if your garden is flat and rectangular (a wheeled mower is simpler and neater), if you need ultra-light weight for extreme slopes (pure hover is better), or if you hate managing cables (go cordless at £249+).

Frequently asked questions

What makes the Flymo UltraGlide different from a standard hover mower?+
It combines a hover front section with rear wheels and a roller. You get the slope-handling ability of a hover mower with the straighter, more consistent cut of a wheeled mower. It's Flymo's attempt to solve the 'hover mowers don't cut neatly' problem - and it mostly works.
Does the Flymo UltraGlide produce stripes?+
Yes - the rear roller creates light stripes on most UK lawns. Not as defined as a dedicated cylinder mower, but visibly there. This is the main reason to choose the UltraGlide over a pure hover mower.
How powerful is the UltraGlide motor?+
Very - 1800W is the most powerful in the Flymo corded range. It handles thick, damp grass that weaker hover mowers (900-1400W) stall on. Genuinely capable on overgrown patches.
Is the UltraGlide still a hover mower?+
Partially - the front of the deck hovers on an air cushion while the rear runs on wheels with a roller. It still floats better over bumps than a fully-wheeled mower, but the rear wheels provide the guidance and striping that pure hovers lack.
Flymo UltraGlide vs Easimo - which should I buy?+
UltraGlide if you want stripes, a neater cut, and can handle the extra weight (15 kg vs 8.4 kg). Easimo if you need the absolute lightest option for very awkward terrain, very tight corners, or wall-hook storage. The UltraGlide is the better mower; the Easimo is the more portable one.