Small lawn, a 10 m lead
You have a small lawn and a socket a 10 m lead can reach. The Flymo Turbo Lite 250 is the 25 cm non-collect hover at about £68.95, stated at 5.95 kg, with three heights from 11–31 mm. You leave the clippings on the lawn.
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Top pick: Flymo Turbo Lite 250 – Top pick at score 84, from 4.2 and 3,499 reviews, at about £68.95. The shared 3,499 count loses the tie on price. Best value: BLACK+DECKER BEMWH551-GB – Best value: the same score of 84, from 4.2 and 1,041 reviews, at the lowest saved price of about £49.99. Updated 22.10.2026.
A hover mower is a walk-behind rotary that lifts on a fan-driven cushion of air, so you can steer it sideways as well as forwards. In the UK you buy one for a small or awkward lawn, for bumps, and for a gentle bank you will still walk. It is a rotary on air, with no self-propelled version, so it does not pull itself up a slope. Mow across the face of a bank, not up and down, and do not mow an excessively steep bank because an advert calls the mower ideal for slopes. A suitable listing says it floats on air. Choose a grass box or a deck that leaves the clippings, then read the cutting width, the lead, the blade and the cut height. The usual lead is about 10 metres and only reaches the outdoor socket. UK mains are 230 V, so use an RCD at no more than 30 mA and replace a damaged cord rather than splicing it. Width, the box and the cable are set out in our [hover mower buying guide](/hub/lawn-and-garden-equipment/hover-mower/sub/hover-mower-buying-guide).
A hover mower is a walk-behind rotary that lifts on a fan-driven cushion of air, so you can steer it sideways as well as forwards.
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Our view
The Flymo Turbo Lite 250 is a 25 cm corded hover at £68.95, with 1,400 W, three heights from 11–31 mm, a stated weight of 5.95 kg and a 10 m lead, and it leaves the clippings on the lawn. Across the printed 4.2 from 3,499 amazon.co.uk reviews the score is 84, the joint top of this set, and the lower price against the SimpliGlide 360 is why it carries the top-pick label. Reviewers who describe a small non-collect Flymo call it light, nippy, and enough for a small lawn, with spacer fitting they already knew from an older machine. Instructions in those reviews are called poorly drawn. The same file shares review text with the SimpliGlide 360, including a fixed-cable complaint that names the other model, so that fault is not assigned here. There is no grass box, which is the design, not a missing part. It is the lightest stated weight in the set, and it is still a 25 cm deck rather than a collecting 33 or 36 cm hover.
Pros
- 4.2 from 3,499 reviews at £68.95, the lightest stated weight at 5.95 kg
- Reviewers call it light and nippy on a small lawn
- Metal blade stated, 10 m lead, three heights from 11–31 mm
- Non-collect mulch, so there is no box to empty
Cons
- 25 cm deck, so a larger lawn takes more passes
- No grass box
- Spacer instructions called poorly drawn
- The 3,499 count is also printed on the SimpliGlide 360 file
Best for: You want a light non-collect hover near £70 for a small lawn and a socket you can reach with a 10 m lead.
Less suitable: You need a grass box, a 33–36 cm deck, or a review count that is not shared with another listing.
Specifications
- Model
- Flymo Turbo Lite 250
- Brand
- Flymo
- Price
- ∼£69
- Customer rating
- 4.2/5(3,499)
- Clippings
- Mulch, no box
- Cutting width
- 25 cm
- Stated power
- 1,400 W
- Supplied lead
- 10 m
- Cut height
- 11–31 mm, 3 steps
- Blade
- Metal
- Weight
- 5.95 kg
- Power
- Corded
Common questions
Does the Turbo Lite 250 have a grass box?
No. The item type is Electric Hover Non-Collect, and the highlight says natural grass mulching.
How long is the lead?
The bullets state a 10 m cable. It is a corded mower, not a battery model.
Can the 3,499 reviews be added to the SimpliGlide 360?
No. Both saved listings print 4.2 from 3,499, and this file contains a review that names a SimpliGlide 360.
Our view
The Flymo SimpliGlide 360 is a 36 cm corded mulching hover at £110.99, with 1,800 W, four heights from 10–30 mm, a 10 m lead and a stated 7.6 kg. It prints 4.2 from 3,499 reviews, the same count as the Turbo Lite 250, and the score is 84, but the higher price loses the tie for the top-pick label. Reviews that name this model call it light enough for a hilly bumpy patch and able to cut short or long tough grass without a box. In one review the lead was long enough for a garden of about 30 square metres. Mulch is only partial: clippings still land in the border. The cable is fixed, with no storage hook, front rollers are questioned, and the spacer bolt was too stiff for a buyer with a back problem. One review limits a good result to a very flat lawn. The spec cell says AC/DC, but the bullets describe a corded mower and no battery is in the pack line, and the warranty is two years.
Pros
- 36 cm mulching hover at 7.6 kg, lighter than the collecting 360V
- Reviews that name it say it cuts short or long tough grass
- Score 84 from a printed 4.2 and 3,499 reviews
- Flat-folding handles and a metal blade stated
Cons
- The 3,499 count is also printed on the Turbo Lite 250 file
- Clippings still thrown into the border
- Fixed cable and no storage hook
- Spec cell says AC/DC though no battery is in the pack
Best for: You want a light 36 cm mulcher and you accept that clippings stay on the lawn and in the borders.
Less suitable: You need a grass box, a detachable lead, or a count that is not shared with the Turbo Lite 250.
Specifications
- Model
- Flymo SimpliGlide 360
- Brand
- Flymo
- Price
- ∼£111
- Customer rating
- 4.2/5(3,499)
- Clippings
- Mulch, no box
- Cutting width
- 36 cm
- Stated power
- 1,800 W
- Supplied lead
- 10 m
- Cut height
- 10–30 mm, 4 steps
- Blade
- Metal
- Weight
- 7.6 kg
- Power
- Corded
- Storage
- Flat fold, wall
- Warranty
- 2 years
Common questions
Does the SimpliGlide 360 collect grass?
The bullets say clippings drop back onto the lawn. They do not describe a box. A listing question asks about a box.
Does AC/DC mean it has a battery?
No battery is in the included-components line. The bullets state an 1,800 W motor and a 10 m cable.
Our view
The BLACK+DECKER BEMWH551-GB is a 30 cm corded hover at £49.99, with 1,200 W, three heights from 20–40 mm, a 10 m lead, a stated 7.52 kg and ten spare plastic blades in the bullets. It prints 4.2 from 1,041 reviews, the same score of 84 as the Turbo Lite 250, and the lowest saved price at that score is why it carries the best-value label. Reviewers call it light to carry on a small garden and a decent cut when the lawn is already tidy and flat. They also say the black mains lead disappears against the grass and is easy to mow over. Plastic blades are described as short-lived on a small uneven lawn, and the deck can stick rather than lift. One review limits it to a well-kept small lawn, and edges still need a strimmer. The bullets claim lawns up to 250 m², which is the manufacturer’s figure, and they do not state a grass box. A two-year manufacturer warranty is printed on the listing.
Pros
- Lowest saved price at the top score: £49.99, 4.2 from 1,041 reviews
- 30 cm cut, 10 m lead, and ten spare plastic blades stated
- Reviewers call it light and easy to assemble on a small tidy lawn
- Two-year manufacturer warranty stated
Cons
- Plastic blades wear quickly on uneven ground
- Black lead is hard to see and easy to mow over
- Some reviewers say it sticks instead of hovering
- Grass box not stated, and the lowest cut is 20 mm
Best for: You want the cheapest widely reviewed corded hover in this set for a small lawn that is already tidy.
Less suitable: You need a metal blade, a grass box, or a deck that still lifts on uneven ground.
Specifications
- Model
- BLACK+DECKER BEMWH551-GB
- Brand
- BLACK+DECKER
- Price
- ∼£50
- Customer rating
- 4.2/5(1,041)
- Clippings
- Not stated
- Cutting width
- 30 cm
- Stated power
- 1,200 W
- Supplied lead
- 10 m
- Cut height
- 20–40 mm, 3 steps
- Blade
- Plastic, 10 spares
- Weight
- 7.52 kg
- Power
- Corded
- Warranty
- 2 years
Common questions
Does it come with a grass box?
The listing asks that question. The bullets do not say yes. Ten replacement plastic blades are supplied.
What cutting height does it state?
20–40 mm in three positions. The bullets also say lawns up to 250 m². That area is the manufacturer’s claim.
Why is the bestseller cell Rotary Mowers?
The title says hover mower and the rank cell says 17 in Rotary Mowers. The title and bullets are the type, not the rank cell.
Our view
The Flymo EasiGlide 360V is a 36 cm corded collecting hover at £109, with 1,800 W, a 26 litre box, four heights from 10–30 mm, a 10 m lead and a stated 10.8 kg, the heaviest weight in this set. It prints 4.2 from 989 reviews and scores 84, level with lighter and cheaper rows, and on this capture it ranked 2 in Hover Lawn Mowers. Reviewers say assembly is straightforward, it glides, and it will cut long grass on a lawn that is not quite smooth if you make a second pass. One reviewer estimates about 10 percent of long grass left on the first pass, and the lid needs a knack to stay shut. The blade bolt stuck when fitting spacers, and plastic handle bolts popped out on first use in one review. A vision window is not in the bullets. Assembly is marked as required, a review says not to plug the mower in while securing the blade, and a warranty line is not stated.
Pros
- 36 cm and a 26 litre box at £109, score 84 from 4.2 and 989 reviews
- Reviewers say it glides and cuts long grass with a second pass
- Four heights from 10–30 mm and a metal blade stated
- Folds flat, and tools for setup are mentioned in a review
Cons
- Heaviest stated weight here, at 10.8 kg
- About 10 percent of long grass left on a first pass, in one estimate
- Lid awkward to shut, and a spacer bolt stuck
- No vision window and no warranty line stated
Best for: You want a widely reviewed 36 cm collector near £109 and you will make a second pass on long grass.
Less suitable: You want the lightest hover, a window on the box, or a stated warranty.
Specifications
- Model
- Flymo EasiGlide 360V
- Brand
- Flymo
- Price
- ∼£109
- Customer rating
- 4.2/5(989)
- Clippings
- 26 litre box
- Cutting width
- 36 cm
- Stated power
- 1,800 W
- Supplied lead
- 10 m
- Cut height
- 10–30 mm, 4 steps
- Blade
- Metal
- Weight
- 10.8 kg
- Power
- Corded
- Storage
- Flat fold, wall
Common questions
Does the 26 litre box have a vision window?
Not in these bullets. The EasiGlide Plus listing is the one that states a window.
Is assembly required?
The spec cell says yes. A review says not to plug the mower in while the blade is being secured.
Our view
The Flymo Turbo Lite 270 is a 27 cm corded mulching hover at £84, with 1,400 W, four heights from 11–31 mm, a 10 m lead and a stated 7.64 kg. It prints 4.2 from 798 reviews, so the score is 84, level with the cheaper Turbo Lite 250, and the top-pick label went to the lower price. Reviewers call it light on small lawns and awkward corners a large petrol mower cannot enter, and one used it on a steep uneven verge while still guiding it. Fine mulch on the highest setting is praised, and a review welcomes a metal blade even though the bullets do not name the blade material. The cable is hard-wired, which disappointed buyers who wanted a clip-on lead. Three spacers stop the blade bolt tightening, so the height stack only works with two. The handle holes will not line up for wall mounting, in one review. A two-year manufacturer warranty is stated.
Pros
- 4.2 from 798 reviews, score 84, at £84
- Reviewers call it light in small lawns and awkward corners
- Fine mulch on the highest setting, in reviews
- Four stated heights from 11–31 mm and a 10 m lead
Cons
- Hard-wired cable, unlike older clip-on Flymo leads
- Three spacers stop the blade bolt tightening
- Handle holes misaligned for wall hanging, in one review
- Bullets do not name the blade material
Best for: You want a 27 cm mulching hover with a large review sample and you will set the height with two spacers, not three.
Less suitable: You need a grass box, a detachable lead, or a handle that hangs on the wall as the listing suggests.
Specifications
- Model
- Flymo Turbo Lite 270
- Brand
- Flymo
- Price
- ∼£84
- Customer rating
- 4.2/5(798)
- Clippings
- Mulch, no box
- Cutting width
- 27 cm
- Stated power
- 1,400 W
- Supplied lead
- 10 m
- Cut height
- 11–31 mm, 4 steps
- Weight
- 7.64 kg
- Power
- Corded
- Warranty
- 2 years
Common questions
Does the Turbo Lite 270 collect grass?
The bullets say it is self-mulching and returns clippings. They do not describe a grass box.
Why might three spacers not fit?
One review says the bolt will not tighten when three spacers are used, and that two spacers do work.
Our view
The Flymo EasiGlide 300 is a 30 cm corded collecting hover at £106, with 1,900 W in the title, a 20 litre box, four heights from 10–30 mm, a 10 m lead and a stated 8.2 kg. The printed line is 4.1 from 4,731 reviews, the same count as the EasiGlide 330, and a shared review names a 36 cm purchase, so that text is not evidence this 30 cm deck was the machine used. The score is 82. Where a review is about a Flymo collect hover, it says the mower cuts well, and a supplied spanner for the spacers is called easy in the shared review. The plastic collection cover is described as thin and a poor fit, and the lead is said to seem shorter than an older mower. A vision window is not stated. Handles fold flat for wall hanging, the bullets print 0344 844 4558 if the machine has issues, and the warranty line is two years.
Pros
- 20 litre box, 30 cm, 10 m lead, at £106
- Metal blade stated, four heights from 10–30 mm
- Flat-folding handles and wall hang stated
- A support number is printed in the bullets
Cons
- The 4,731 count is also printed on the EasiGlide 330 file
- A shared review names a 36 cm purchase, not this 30 cm deck
- Plastic box cover called thin and a poor fit
- No vision window stated
Best for: You want a 30 cm collecting Flymo with a 20 litre box and you will treat the shared review count as one sample.
Less suitable: You need a window on the box, a review that names this 30 cm model, or a lead longer than 10 m.
Specifications
- Model
- Flymo EasiGlide 300
- Brand
- Flymo
- Price
- ∼£106
- Customer rating
- 4.1/5(4,731)
- Clippings
- 20 litre box
- Cutting width
- 30 cm
- Stated power
- 1,900 W
- Supplied lead
- 10 m
- Cut height
- 10–30 mm, 4 steps
- Blade
- Metal
- Weight
- 8.2 kg
- Power
- Corded
- Storage
- Flat fold, wall
- Warranty
- 2 years
Common questions
Is there a window in the grass box?
The bullets do not mention one. They state a 20 litre box. A review asks for a window.
Are the 4,731 reviews only for this 30 cm model?
The file prints that count, and it shares a review with the EasiGlide 330 in which the writer says they bought 36 cm. Do not add the two counts.
Our view
The Flymo EasiGlide 330 is a 33 cm corded collecting hover at £119.88, with a 20 litre box, four heights from 10–30 mm, a 10 m lead and a stated 10.6 kg. The title says 1,900 W and one bullet says 1,700 W, and the listing does not resolve that conflict. It prints 4.1 from 4,731 reviews, the same count as the EasiGlide 300, so the score is 82 and the two samples are not added together. Reviews that discuss spacer blocks say three heights come from adding or removing blocks with a supplied tool, and the size is manageable for a smaller lawn. The plastic grass-box cover is thin and a poor fit, the lead seems shorter than an older mower, and the handle is a faff to fold compared with a six-year-old purchase of the same type. A review written for the EasiGlide 360 sits in this file and is not used as evidence for the 33 cm deck. The spec cell lists origin as the United Kingdom, no vision window is stated, and the warranty is two years.
Pros
- 33 cm collector with a 20 litre box and a metal blade stated
- Four heights from 10–30 mm, 10 m lead
- Reviewers who discuss the blocks say the size suits a smaller lawn
- Two-year manufacturer warranty stated
Cons
- Title 1,900 W and a bullet of 1,700 W are unresolved
- The 4,731 count is shared with the EasiGlide 300
- Box cover thin, lead feels short, handle a faff to fold
- Heavier than most of the set, at 10.6 kg, and £119.88
Best for: You want a 33 cm collecting Flymo and you will ignore the watt conflict until the manual in the box settles it.
Less suitable: You need one watt figure, a vision window, or a lighter machine than 10.6 kg.
Specifications
- Model
- Flymo EasiGlide 330
- Brand
- Flymo
- Price
- ∼£120
- Customer rating
- 4.1/5(4,731)
- Clippings
- 20 litre box
- Cutting width
- 33 cm
- Stated power
- 1,900 / 1,700 W
- Supplied lead
- 10 m
- Cut height
- 10–30 mm, 4 steps
- Blade
- Metal
- Weight
- 10.6 kg
- Power
- Corded
- Storage
- Flat fold, wall
- Warranty
- 2 years
Common questions
Is it 1,900 W or 1,700 W?
The title says 1,900 W. One bullet says a 1,700 W motor. The listing does not resolve it.
Are the 4,731 reviews only for the 33 cm model?
The file prints that count and shares text with the 30 cm listing, including a review written for an EasiGlide 360. Do not add the counts.
Our view
The Flymo Hover Vac 270 is a 27 cm corded collecting hover at £79, with 1,400 W, four heights from 11–31 mm, a 15 litre box, a 10 m lead and a stated 8.2 kg. It scores 82 from a printed 4.1 and 770 reviews, and on this capture it ranked 1 in Hover Lawn Mowers, which is a sales rank rather than the top score. Reviewers say it cuts and glides and is fine for a smaller front and back garden, and several call the price a bargain. Edges still need a trimmer, in one review. One buyer says the unit arrived used, without usable instructions and with assembly parts missing, which is a delivery complaint rather than a measured fault in the design. The 15 litre box is the stated volume, and how often you would empty it is not in the reviews. A two-year manufacturer warranty is stated, and the listing does not name the blade material.
Pros
- 15 litre box at £79, the smallest stated collector in this set
- 4.1 from 770 reviews, score 82
- Reviewers say it glides and suits a smaller front and back garden
- 1,400 W, 27 cm, four heights from 11–31 mm, 10 m lead
Cons
- Edges still need a trimmer
- One review describes a used delivery with missing assembly parts
- Blade material is not named on the listing
- 15 litres means more emptying than a 20 or 26 litre box
Best for: You want a collecting hover under £80 for a smaller garden and you will empty a 15 litre box often.
Less suitable: You want the top score, a named blade, or a box you empty only a few times on a larger lawn.
Specifications
- Model
- Flymo Hover Vac 270
- Brand
- Flymo
- Price
- ∼£79
- Customer rating
- 4.1/5(770)
- Clippings
- 15 litre box
- Cutting width
- 27 cm
- Stated power
- 1,400 W
- Supplied lead
- 10 m
- Cut height
- 11–31 mm, 4 steps
- Weight
- 8.2 kg
- Power
- Corded
- Warranty
- 2 years
Common questions
How big is the grass box?
The title and bullets say 15 litres. It is a collect hover, not a mulch-only model.
Is assembly required?
The spec cell says no. One review says the parcel arrived used and without usable instructions. That is one fulfilment report.
Our view
The LawnMaster MEH1836-01 is a 36 cm corded hover at £99.99, with 1,800 W, a switch between mulch and a 26 litre box, four heights from 12–33 mm, a 15 m lead and a stated 8 kg. It prints 4.1 from 243 reviews and scores 82. Reviewers replacing an old Flymo call it light and say it glides on an uneven medium garden, and one says the box picks up better than a Flymo. The 15 m lead is the longest stated in this set, yet reviewers on larger lawns still call it a bit short, including one garden of about three quarters of an acre, which is one plot rather than a rated area. The fold-away handle is a chore, and one review says the washers had to come out or the handle fell. A blade arrived chipped and rolled in one report, and damp grass collects less well unless the cut is low. The bullets state a front roller, a Safe-Stop brake and a two-year domestic guarantee.
Pros
- Only row here that states mulch or a 26 litre box on a switch
- Longest stated lead in the set, at 15 m
- 4.1 from 243 reviews, score 82, at £99.99
- Reviewers say it glides on an uneven medium garden
Cons
- 15 m lead still called short on larger lawns
- Fold-away handle will not stay up with the supplied washers, in one review
- Weaker pickup in the damp unless the cut is low
- One blade arrived chipped and rolled
Best for: You want one 36 cm hover that can mulch or collect, and a 15 m lead, on a medium lawn.
Less suitable: You need a handle that folds cleanly, or a lead you will not extend on a large plot.
Specifications
- Model
- LawnMaster MEH1836-01
- Brand
- LawnMaster
- Price
- ∼£100
- Customer rating
- 4.1/5(243)
- Clippings
- Mulch or 26 litre box
- Cutting width
- 36 cm
- Stated power
- 1,800 W
- Supplied lead
- 15 m
- Cut height
- 12–33 mm, 4 steps
- Weight
- 8 kg
- Power
- Corded
- Storage
- Folds, front roller
- Warranty
- 2 years, domestic
Common questions
Can it mulch and collect?
Yes. The bullets describe a switch between mulching and a 26 litre central box. It is the only listing in this set that says that.
How long is the cable?
The bullets say 15 m. Reviews still call it short on a large garden. That is one garden, not a rated area.
Our view
The LawnMaster MEH1633M-01 is a 33 cm corded mulching hover at £69, with 1,600 W, four heights from 12–33 mm, a stated 7.5 kg and a reversible metal blade. It prints 4.1 from 48 reviews, so the score is 74 after the small-sample deduction, and the saved listing holds 29 UK reviews. Reviewers call it light and say it glides on a small garden, and one says it cut foot-high grass. The lead is described as long, but the metres are not stated. On a steep incline one review says the handle-to-body slots came out. Another report describes smoke from the motor area after fewer than two uses on short grass. Two bolts were missing for one buyer, and the booklet splits the pictures from the steps. Cable hooks and foam grips are stated, and there is no grass box.
Pros
- 33 cm mulching hover at £69 with a reversible metal blade
- Reviewers call it light on a small garden
- Foam grips and cable hooks are stated
- Two-year domestic guarantee and UK-based support stated in the bullets
Cons
- 4.1 from 48 reviews, score 74 after the small-sample deduction
- Handle slots released on a steep incline, in one review
- One review reports smoke after fewer than two uses
- Lead length in metres is not stated
Best for: You want a cheap 33 cm mulcher for a small lawn and you will inspect the handle and the motor on the first cuts.
Less suitable: You need a stated lead length, a large review sample, or a handle that stayed put on a steep bank.
Specifications
- Model
- LawnMaster MEH1633M-01
- Brand
- LawnMaster
- Price
- ∼£69
- Customer rating
- 4.1/5(48)
- Clippings
- Mulch, no box
- Cutting width
- 33 cm
- Stated power
- 1,600 W
- Supplied lead
- Metres not stated
- Cut height
- 12–33 mm, 4 steps
- Blade
- Metal, reversible
- Weight
- 7.5 kg
- Power
- Corded
- Storage
- Wall or folded
- Warranty
- 2 years, domestic
Common questions
Does it collect the grass?
No. The bullets say clippings are mulched and returned. The item type says mulching lawnmower and the bullets say hover.
How long is the cable?
The highlight says a long cord. No metre figure is printed.
What did reviews say about smoke?
One review says smoke came from the motor area after fewer than two uses on short grass. The listing has 48 reviews. That is one report, not a rate.
Our view
The Flymo EasiGlide Plus 360V is a 36 cm corded collecting hover at £132, the highest saved price in this set, with 2,000 W, a 26 litre box and a vision window, four heights from 10–30 mm, a 10 m lead and a stated 8.85 kg. It prints 4.0 from 2,593 reviews, so the score is 80, the lowest score among the large samples here. Reviewers say it glides, turns easily and handles long grass, including a repeat buyer of the same model, and upright storage is praised. The box lid needs fettling to close, and one reviewer would rather have bought the bin without the Plus lid. The blade is described as a thin rectangle of steel that sometimes flattens grass instead of cutting it, so a second pass is needed. Plastic is called cheaper and thinner than older Flymos, and changing height means taking the blade off. The spec cell says AC/DC, but no battery is in the pack line. It can fold flat, hang on a wall or stand vertically, and the warranty is two years.
Pros
- 26 litre box with a vision window, the only window stated in this set
- 2,000 W and 36 cm at a stated 8.85 kg
- 4.0 from 2,593 reviews, and repeat buyers mention long grass
- Stores upright as well as flat or on a wall
Cons
- Highest saved price at £132, with the lowest large-sample score at 80
- Box lid needs fettling, and the blade can flatten rather than cut
- Plastic called thinner than older Flymos
- Spec cell says AC/DC though no battery is in the pack
Best for: You specifically want a window on a 26 litre box and you will live with a 4.0 star line at £132.
Less suitable: You want the top score, a lower price, or a lid that closes without adjustment.
Specifications
- Model
- Flymo EasiGlide Plus 360V
- Brand
- Flymo
- Price
- ∼£132
- Customer rating
- 4.0/5(2,593)
- Clippings
- 26 litre box, window
- Cutting width
- 36 cm
- Stated power
- 2,000 W
- Supplied lead
- 10 m
- Cut height
- 10–30 mm, 4 steps
- Blade
- Metal
- Weight
- 8.85 kg
- Power
- Corded
- Storage
- Flat, wall or upright
- Warranty
- 2 years
Common questions
What is the vision window for?
The bullets say you can see into the 26 litre box. It is the only listing in this set that states a window.
Does AC/DC mean a battery?
No battery is listed in included components. The title says 2,000 W and the bullets say a 10 m cable.
Our view
The LawnMaster MEH1733-01 is a 33 cm corded collecting hover at £79.99, with 1,700 W, four heights from 12–33 mm, a 10 m lead, a stated 8.15 kg and a central box whose litre volume is not printed. The listing shows 3.9 from 22 reviews, and the score is 70 after an eight-point deduction because the count is under 100. The saved listing holds 12 UK reviews, so the themes are a small sample, not a rate. Reviewers who got it cutting say it works at the default height, the front roller helps shed storage, and some found assembly quick. More than one review says the handle is a faff to fold or lock. Clippings blow onto gravel and the path, which those reviews blame on the box. The bullets state a reversible steel blade, a Safe-Stop brake and a two-year domestic guarantee, while the assembly cell says no assembly and the reviews describe fitting the handle.
Pros
- 33 cm collect hover at £79.99 with a stated 10 m lead
- Reviewers who got it set say it cuts at the default height
- Front roller helps shed storage, in reviews
- Reversible steel blade, Safe-Stop brake and a two-year domestic guarantee stated
Cons
- 3.9 from 22 reviews, score 70 after the small-sample deduction
- Handle folding and locking called a faff
- Clippings blow onto paths, in reviews
- Box litres are not stated
Best for: You want a 33 cm collecting hover near £80 and you will check the handle lock before you rely on it.
Less suitable: You want a large review sample, a printed box volume, or a handle that folds without a struggle.
Specifications
- Model
- LawnMaster MEH1733-01
- Brand
- LawnMaster
- Price
- ∼£80
- Customer rating
- 3.9/5(22)
- Clippings
- Box, litres not stated
- Cutting width
- 33 cm
- Stated power
- 1,700 W
- Supplied lead
- 10 m
- Cut height
- 12–33 mm, 4 steps
- Blade
- Steel, reversible
- Weight
- 8.15 kg
- Power
- Corded
- Storage
- Folds, front roller
- Warranty
- 2 years, domestic
Common questions
Does the box have a stated volume?
No litre figure is printed. The bullets say a central box lifts out through the top.
Is assembly required?
The spec cell says no. Reviews describe a handle that is awkward to fold and lock.
How we compared
Twelve amazon.co.uk listings are scored from the snapshot saved with this set. The score is the star rating multiplied by 20. Fewer than 100 reviews deducts 8 points. That deduction is an adjustment, not a second weight. Kit and price decide the badge only. They are not a hidden sum. If two rows share the highest score, the larger printed review count is the top pick, then the lower saved price. A printed review count that is identical on two listings, with shared review text, is one sample and is not added. No lab test was run.
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Amazon stars
100%The amazon.co.uk star rating multiplied by 20 is the start of the score. Fewer than 100 reviews deducts 8 points. That deduction is a point adjustment, not a criterion percentage. The score file publishes no weight list that sums to 100, so this weight is 100 and it was not rescaled.
Independent review
Last updated: 22.10.2026
8 sources checked
Hover mower buying guide
Choose the lawn and the clippings before the badge. A box, a mulch deck and a lead that reaches the socket are different buys, and a hover does not drive itself up a bank.
What is a hover mower?
A hover mower is a walk-behind rotary that lifts on a fan-driven cushion of air. You can steer it sideways as well as forwards. The Royal Horticultural Society describes a hover as a rotary on air, and there is no self-propelled version. In the UK it is bought for a small or awkward lawn, for bumps, and for a gentle bank. You still walk it. It does not pull itself up the slope.
Best for
- A small or awkward lawn, bumps, or a gentle bank you will mow across the face
- A corded hover whose bullets say it floats on air, with a box or a mulch deck you have chosen
Not ideal for
- A bank you would need the mower to climb on its own, or a slope the manual calls excessively steep
- A listing that does not say it floats on air, or a lead you would have to splice
Mistakes to avoid
- 1
Starting flat on thatch
A hover needs air under the deck before it will lift. If you start it sitting flat on thick thatch, the cushion may not form. Tilt it so air can get underneath, then set it down. That is a maker’s starting note, not a measured lawn test.
- 2
Expecting a mulch model to collect
A non-collect listing returns the clippings. A box is a different machine, and one row is the pattern that states a switch between mulch and collect. Fines can still land on the lawn, and grass blows at a hard edge. Read the box line before you compare the price.
- 3
Splicing a cut lead
Keep the cable out of the blade. If it is damaged, a manual in this set says it is replaced by an approved service centre or a similarly qualified person. Do not splice it. Fit an RCD at no more than 30 mA, and unplug before spacers or a blockage.
What to weigh up
Format, clippings and width
HighA hover has to say it floats on air. A category label is not enough, because that node also lists machines that are not hovers. Once the type is clear, decide what happens to the clippings. Boxes in this kind of listing are 15, 20 or 26 litres, or the volume is unstated. A mulch deck leaves the grass. One pattern states a switch between mulch and a box. Even a collector can blow fines back, and grass blows at a hard edge. Width comes next. A 25–27 cm deck is aimed at a smaller garden.
Lead, blade, height and review volume
HighThe usual cable is 10 m. One listing states 15 m, and one says only a long cord. The lead has to reach the outdoor socket and stay out of the blade. UK mains are 230 V. Use an RCD at no more than 30 mA. A damaged cord is a job for a competent person. Metal blades and spacer heights, often about 10–30 mm or 12–33 mm, are the common pattern. A plastic blade with spares, and a lowest cut of 20 mm, is a different offer. Fit only as many spacers as the bolt will still tighten.
Which option suits you?
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
Bumps or a gentle bank
You have bumps or a gentle bank and you will still walk the mower across the face. The Flymo SimpliGlide 360 is the 36 cm mulching hover at about £110.99, stated at 7.6 kg. Reviews that name it mention a hilly, bumpy patch. It does not drive itself.
Lowest price at the top score
You want the lowest saved price at the top score and you accept plastic blades. The BLACK+DECKER BEMWH551-GB is about £49.99, a 30 cm corded hover with ten spare plastic blades stated and no grass box in the bullets. The lowest cut is 20 mm.
Common questions about hover mowers
Which hover mower is the top pick in 2026?
The top pick on this page is the Flymo Turbo Lite 250. The score is 84, from 4.2 and 3,499 amazon.co.uk reviews, at about £68.95. It is a 25 cm corded non-collect hover, 1,400 W, stated at 5.95 kg, with a 10 m lead. The SimpliGlide 360 prints the same 3,499. The lower saved price is the tie-break. The score is stars times 20, not a laboratory mow.
How much does a hover mower cost?
On this amazon.co.uk snapshot the twelve listings run from about £49.99 to about £132.00. Entry in the saved set is about £49.99 to about £79.99, the middle about £84.00 to about £110.99, and the top about £119.88 to about £132.00. Which? publishes a separate guide of about £75 for a basic hover and about £150 for a larger collecting hover. These figures are that snapshot, not the next shelf price.
What should you check before you buy a hover mower?
Confirm the bullets say the mower floats on air. A hover category also lists machines that are not hovers. Then choose clippings: a box, a mulch deck, or a switch between the two. Read the width, the lead, the blade and the cut height. A 25–27 cm deck is for a smaller garden. A 33–36 cm deck covers more per pass. The usual cable is 10 m. Nothing in the set is self-propelled.
Does a hover mower collect the grass?
Not always. Some listings are non-collect and return the clippings. Others state a box of 15, 20 or 26 litres. One listing describes a switch between mulch and a 26 litre box. A plastic-blade listing does not state a box. Even a collecting hover can blow fines back onto the lawn, and grass can blow at a hard edge. If you need the clippings off the path, read the box line before you compare the price.
Can a hover mower climb a slope on its own?
No. A hover is a rotary on air with no self-propelled version, and nothing in this set drives itself. You walk it. Mow across the face of a bank, not up and down. Do not mow an excessively steep slope, even if an advert calls the mower ideal for slopes. Some collecting manuals state a 20° maximum. That figure belongs only on the model whose manual prints it. Keep the lead out of the blade.
What power supply does a corded hover mower need in the UK?
UK mains are 230 V. One manual in this set states 220–240 V at 50 Hz, requires an RCD at no more than 30 mA, and says a damaged cord is replaced by a qualified person. The Health and Safety Executive says an RCD does not stop every shock. Unplug before you change spacers or clear a blockage. Do not splice a cut lead. AC/DC beside a mains cable is not a battery.
Should you buy a hover mower or a wheeled rotary?
A hover lifts on air, so it can move sideways and cope with bumps and a gentle bank you still walk across. A wheeled rotary stays on its wheels and is the usual buy for a larger, more open lawn. If you want a collecting wheeled machine rather than a fan deck, start with an electric lawn mower comparison. A hover does not pull itself uphill. Choose the box or the mulch deck before you compare watts.
Why do two hover mowers show the same review count?
Two pairs in this set print an identical count and share review text. The Turbo Lite 250 and the SimpliGlide 360 both print 4.2 from 3,499. The EasiGlide 300 and the EasiGlide 330 both print 4.1 from 4,731. A printed count that is identical, with shared text, is not two samples and is not added together. One shared review even names a different width. Treat each pair as one sample when you read the stars.
Our verdict
The top pick is the Flymo Turbo Lite 250. The score is 84, from 4.2 and 3,499 amazon.co.uk reviews, at about £68.95. It is a 25 cm corded non-collect hover, 1,400 W, with a stated weight of 5.95 kg and a 10 m lead. The SimpliGlide 360 prints the same 3,499, and the lower saved price is the tie-break. Best value is the BLACK+DECKER BEMWH551-GB at about £49.99, the same score of 84 from 4.2 and 1,041 reviews, because that score sits at the lowest saved price. It supplies plastic blades and does not state a grass box. The score is the star rating times 20, not a laboratory mow.
Best overallView offer
Flymo Turbo Lite 250
Top pick at score 84, from 4.2 and 3,499 reviews, at about £68.95. The shared 3,499 count loses the tie on price.
Best value
View offer
BLACK+DECKER BEMWH551-GB
Best value: the same score of 84, from 4.2 and 1,041 reviews, at the lowest saved price of about £49.99.
Editorial
Editor, DIY & tools
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Peter F. is the editor for DIY & tools at productscompared.co.uk. Comparisons in this category are checked against amazon.co.uk listings, review evidence and public UK sources.
Updated: 22.10.2026
8 sources checked
Guides to hover mowers
Guides on what to look for, how to use a product, and common mistakes.
Hover mower buying guideWidth, the box, the cable and the budget. The criteria, not the star table.Best hover mowerWho the shortlisted listing is for, and who should skip it.How to use a hover mowerStart the cushion, set the spacers, and route the lead.Hover mower slopesBanks, and the across-the-face limit in the manuals.Hover mower vs rotaryWhen a hover fits, and when a wheeled rotary is the other format.
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Sources
Public UK sources and the amazon.co.uk listings for this set. Retrieved 22 October 2026.
- HSE: electricity FAQ (retrieved 22.10.2026)
- Noise Emission in the Environment by Equipment for use Outdoors Regulations 2001, Schedule 3 (retrieved 22.10.2026)
- Noise Emission in the Environment by Equipment for use Outdoors Regulations 2001, Schedule 4 (retrieved 22.10.2026)
- RHS: lawn mowing (retrieved 22.10.2026)
- Which?: how to buy the best lawn mower (retrieved 22.10.2026)
- Flymo: hover FAQs (retrieved 22.10.2026)
- Flymo: reasons a lawnmower may not be working (retrieved 22.10.2026)
- Flymo SimpliGlide manual (retrieved 22.10.2026)
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