Flymo Hover Vac 260 Electric Hover Lawn Mower, 1400 W, 26 cm Cutting Width, 15 Litre Grass Box

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This is probably the single biggest complaint with all hover mowers. They do not do a great job of collecting all of the grass. Over the years, we have used a lot of hover mowers, and all of them tend to spit some grass out of the side of the mower.

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Electric hover movers do not have as many safety features as petrol mowers. There are safety switches to allow the controllers to activate the throttles, but that is about it. The consensus with any machine of this type is to unplug it before you turn it over for cleaning or height adjustment. Cutting diameters of electric hover mowers tend to be smaller than those of traditional machines. The blade is one of the heaviest components, and a bigger blade means a bigger motor. It is unusual to find a blade diameter beyond 38 centimetres. A shorter blade also pledges greater reliability in speed and a decrease in the chance of an off-balance blade. If you are a tall person contemplating this machine, it may be worth looking towards one of the other machines. Unless you are willing to slouch over the mower for short periods of time.

There is no striper or roller on this model. And the reduced weight means that it will be less effective in producing a striping effect than the heavier Flymo Hover Vac 280 model. Grass Box Capacity power, 36cm cutting width, 30L grass box, 13-32mm cutting height range, adjustable handle, 12m power cable. Some homeowners might see the process of adjusting the height of a hover mower as time-consuming and cumbersome. Whilst it is true, that this will take more time and effort when compared to a traditional mower, it is by no means difficult to do and is the only way that manufacturers can allow the height to be adjusted. If you believe that you are going to be adjusting the height of your mower on a regular basis, then I would question whether or not a hover mower is the best choice in these circumstances. Grass Collection Box The Flymo Hover Vac 280 is an updated version of the Easi Glide series. The motor is the samepower at 1300 watt and by reducing the blade length, Flymo has managed to keep the power up while reducing the weight of the hover mower. This mower’s ideal for those that: Ambidextrous Use - Dual lever handles allow you to comfortably operate with either hand for greater flexibility and manoeuvrability

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rated motor, 29cm cutting width, 10-33mm cutting height range, strong polymer blade, mulching function. Some non-collection hover models force the cut grass out from under the lip and across the lawn. On the other hand, the cut and collect versions of hover mowers now have an integrated grass collection box within the main body, and have improved the blade design for more effective collection and that requires less passes due to a sharper precision cut. Hover mowers are ideal for slopes as they can easily move in any direction and are not limited by the direction of wheels One slight limitation of this Flymo Hover Vac 280 is the fact it does not have dual starter handles like the Easi Glide range. Having two starter handles can assist when manoeuvring the mower around flower beds and obstacles in your garden. Safety Features

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The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Best Electric Hover Mower What Makes A Good Electric Hover Mower? Hover mowers are highly manoeuvrable and can easily reach nooks and crannies that traditional mowers may struggle with The handle folds down on to itself to make the whole unit easy to store up on a shelf. And because of the extremely low weight, any mobile individual should have the strength to lift it. There is no extendable handle, operators over 6 foot may find it to be on the low side. On this Flymo Hover Vac 250 the blade is a relatively short 25 centimetres resulting in a small 0.065 metre square cutting area per rotation. Which is why you would only want to use this mower on a smaller lawn or a lawn with narrow strips. We deliver to most Home Hardware Stores. Please view our store locator to find your local Home Hardware store.

Flymo Hover Vac 260 Electric Hover Collect Lawnmower

motor power, 33cm cutting width, 12-33mm cutting height levels, detachable 10m cable, 20L grass collector. There is no striper or roller on the mower, but the weight of the machine will drag the grass in the direction of travel. The front wheel is there to stop it catching on paving stones, so do not expect the machine to travel in a perfectly straight line. Grass Box Capacity Using the same motor as the larger bladed 280, the Flymo Hover Vac 250 will have the same torque and thus greater cutting power. A 1400-watt motor powers the blade and runs off the mains supply connected via a power cable supplied with the unit. A petrol mower needs continual maintenance and refuelling; it has many more working parts and more to replace. A hover mower is much quieter, cleaner to run than their petrol cousins, not to mention more budget friendly. Hover Mower Safety Hover mowers tend to be less expensive than traditional mowers, making them a good choice for those on a tight budget

It is indisputable that an electric corded mower is a lot more efficient and greener than a petrol mower. Electric corded hover mowers do not need a degree in mechanics to get them up and running, and they are easy to maintain. The cutting edge is made from strengthened steel and coated to extend the lifespan of the blade. This blade is double the price of the replacements for the Easi Glide mowers, but the improved strength should help with the economy. Features In Detail Height Adjustment I have created a handy comparison table below to show the differences between the Flymo Easi Glide and Hover Vac range. Conclusion The hover mowers are ideal for manoeuvring around small tight gardens, and not for cutting miles of grass in a straight line. They can be moved easily in any direction and are ideal for lawns that have inclines or obstacles to be manoeuvred around and this should be taken into consideration when choosing your new hover mower. Hover Mowers Height Adjustment You have to tip the Flymo Hover Vac 250 upside-down to release the blade bolt that adjusts the height. Some owners will consider this an unwanted hassle, but then this is for petite gardens, and changing the cutting height will most probably be a one-off process. Flymo Hover Vac 250 Safety Features

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Hover movers tend to use spacers between the blade and the fan. Hover mowers should be provided with a tool to undo the bolt that attaches the blade, and a splitter to help separate the spacers from one another. Manufacturers of hover mowers have a better understanding of the typical size and type of gardens their customers have. Companies like Flymo made their adjustments to develop an economical machine. A lighter motor makes it float better and is easier to hang the unit in a shed or garage. The greater the torque, the better the cutting power and ability to collect and compact the grass clippings in those that now have integrated grass collection boxes. If the motor is stronger and more powerful, it can perform the process of vacuuming up the grass and compressing it into the collection box as well as, if not better than, its wheeled competitors. Generally, hover mowers will have more powerful motors than a standard mower due to the additional power required to lift the machine while in use. I would not recommend choosing a hover mower with a motor less than 1400w as from my experience this would be underpowered. For example, the Flymo SimpliGlide 360 has an excellent 1800 motor that provides it with excellent manoeuvrability and cutting power. Which hover mower is the best choice for you depends on so many personal preferences and lawn situations. To help you out use the list below to shortlist a hover mower that is going to meet all of your needs and preferences and will serve you well throughout the seasons. If you have any questions feel free to use the comments box below and I will be happy to help. Most models will collect most of the grass, some will compact it and that will make mowing a great deal easier. Some of the models however do not collect the grass.In a small garden that is not a lot of work, but in my opinion still a task that we do not want to do. We would recommend buying one with grass collection included. Petrol-powered, 4-stroke engine, 50.5cm cutting width, 10-40mm cutting height range, protective hood. The size of the grass box has been reduced to 15 L in comparison to the Flymo Hover Vac 280, in the same way that the blade is smaller – 25cm. As the older style electric hover mowers did not have grass collection bags, they only needed enough power to move the blade. As hover lawn mowers have progressed, the efficiency of the motors has developed with them, as they now produce a lot more torque for the same power.