Our verdict
The bottom line
The right tool for sloped or oddly-shaped lawns. Mulching means you do not stop to empty a box. Wheeled mowers cannot match a hover for getting under fences and over banks.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Bigger 33cm cut than the Hover Vac
- Mulching design — no box to empty
- Glides over banks and slopes effortlessly
- Fast on awkward shapes
Cons
- Mulch only — no collection
- Cable on hilly lawns is fiddly
- Plastic deck cracks if dropped
Full specs
| Type | Hover |
|---|---|
| Cut width | 33 cm |
| Engine / Power | 1700W motor |
| Weight | 7 kg |
| Deck | Plastic |
| Self-propelled | No |
| Rear roller | No |
| Mulching | Yes |
| Cutting heights | 6 positions |
| Bag capacity | — |
| Suited to lawn | Small |
| Noise level | 88 dB |
Buying second-hand
Used-market tip
£25–55 used. Same checks as the Hover Vac — cable, fan housing, blade condition. The mulching plate at the deck base wears; replacement is £15. Glider 330s last 10+ years if stored indoors.
Where to look: Facebook Marketplace and Gumtree are usually 20–30% cheaper than eBay UK for petrol mowers because most sellers want local pickup. eBay tends to win on cordless and electric (lighter, easier to ship). Always insist on a starting demonstration before paying.