Flymo Hover Vac 250 Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
This Flymo Hover Vac 250 lawn mower is a 1,400W corded electric hover mower with a 25cm cutting width and 15-litre grass collector. Its air-cushion design is intended to make the mower easy to manoeuvre, while the folding, wall-mountable handle helps reduce storage demands. The narrow deck suits smaller gardens, although it means more passes on larger lawns and the 31mm maximum cutting height is relatively limited.
The Flymo Hover Vac 250 lawn mower at a glance
This Flymo Hover Vac 250 lawn mower currently scores 73/100 in the BestBuysUK assessment, one of 6 lawn mowers we compare. The score is based on our weighted product-comparison framework and verified product specifications rather than retailer star ratings.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ Lightweight at 6.5kg, making it easier to carry and manoeuvre
- ✓ Hover design is well suited to navigating around obstacles in smaller gardens
- ✓ 15-litre grass box provides useful collection capacity for a compact mower
- ✓ Folding and wall-mountable handles help save storage space
- ✓ Some flexibility for routine lawn maintenance
Worth considering
- The 25cm cutting width makes mowing larger lawns relatively slow
- The mower is mains-powered, so users must manage a power cable while cutting
- A maximum cutting height of 31mm gives less scope for tackling longer grass
- The stated 94dB(A) guaranteed sound power level is not especially quiet
- Spacer-based height adjustment is less convenient than a single central lever
Key Specifications
- Weight
- 6.5kg
- Storage
- Folding handles; wall-mountable
- Motor power
- 1,400W
- Power source
- Corded electric
- Cutting width
- 25cm
- Handle controls
- Twin-lever handle
- Cutting height range
- 11–31mm
- Cutting height settings
- 4
- Grass collector capacity
- 15 litres
- Cutting height adjustment
- Spacers
- Manufacturer product code
- 967909301
- Guaranteed sound power level
- 94dB(A)
Who is this lawn mower best for?
- ✓ Suitable for smaller gardens and compact lawns.
- ✓ A good fit for buyers prioritising low weight and easy manoeuvrability.
- ✓ Useful where shed or garage storage space is limited.
- ✓ Best for lawns maintained regularly rather than allowed to become heavily overgrown.
- ✓ Grass collection makes it suitable for buyers who want a tidier finish without raking afterwards.
Lawn Mowers to compare with the Flymo Hover Vac 250 lawn mower
These alternatives are selected from our current ranked lawn mowers, prioritising shared verified comparison traits and comparable BestBuysUK Scores.
| Model | BestBuysUK Score | Profile | |
|---|---|---|---|
 LawnMaster 1200W 32cm Electric Lawn Mower
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80/100 | Corded electric · Manufacturer: For small lawns; manufacturer recommendation is up to 150m². · Stated area: up to 150 m² | Compare review → |
Performance and cutting capacity
The 1,400W motor and 25cm cutting width give the Flymo Hover Vac 250 lawn mower a sensible specification for compact lawns. The hover format should make it easy to move around borders and other obstacles, but the narrow deck will require additional passes as lawn size increases.
The 11–31mm cutting range is appropriate for routine short-grass maintenance. Its relatively low maximum setting means it is less suitable for recovering lawns that have been left uncut for a long period.
Collection and day-to-day use
The 15-litre collector is a useful inclusion on a mower of this size and should reduce the need for repeated emptying on a small lawn. Flymo also highlights the mower’s airflow and collection performance as part of its design.
At 6.5kg, the mower is comparatively easy to carry between storage and the lawn. The twin-lever handle is designed for control from either side, although a corded mower still requires attention to cable placement during use.
Storage and convenience
The handles fold flat and the mower can be wall-mounted, making it particularly appealing for sheds or garages where floor space is limited. This is one of the model’s clearest practical advantages.
Height adjustment uses spacers rather than a quick central lever. That arrangement is simple, but changing settings is less immediate than on many rotary mowers with lever-operated adjustment.
Who should buy it?
This Flymo Hover Vac 250 lawn mower is best viewed as a compact mower for smaller, regularly maintained lawns. Its low weight, hover manoeuvrability and grass collection make it convenient for straightforward weekly or frequent mowing.
It is a less convincing choice for larger areas, infrequent mowing or consistently long grass. Buyers in those situations are likely to benefit from a wider deck, higher cutting range or more substantial rotary mower.
Research note: this BestBuysUK assessment is based on the manufacturer's published specifications and other reputable technical sources. Specifications and retailer availability can change, so verify critical details before purchase.