Our verdict
The mower that defined the hover category and still the easiest answer for sloped, awkward, or banked lawns. Not for big jobs but unbeatable on the small stuff that wheeled mowers struggle with.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Hovers — no wheels means awkward shapes are easy
- Collects clippings (rare on hover)
- Light at 6kg
- Cheap as chips on Marketplace
Cons
- 25cm cut tiny
- Cable management is a pain
- Plastic build is flimsy
Full specs
| Type | Hover |
|---|---|
| Cut width | 25 cm |
| Engine / Power | 1400W motor |
| Weight | 6 kg |
| Deck | Plastic |
| Self-propelled | No |
| Rear roller | No |
| Mulching | No |
| Cutting heights | 6 positions |
| Bag capacity | 15 L |
| Suited to lawn | Small |
| Noise level | 88 dB |
Buying second-hand
£15–35 used. Cable damage is the #1 fault — check end-to-end. The lift fan housing develops cracks; flip it and inspect. Bag clip plastic snaps — replacement bag is £15 if missing. Massive Argos/B&Q used supply.
Where to buy the Flymo Hover Vac 250
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Repair-cost reference
UK 2026 ballpark prices for the parts you're most likely to need on this mower. OEM is dealer-genuine; aftermarket is what you'll find on eBay or generic small-engine suppliers. Use these to sense-check any quote and to negotiate on used buys.
| Part / job | OEM | Aftermarket |
|---|---|---|
|
Replacement 25cm blade
Annual sharpening is free; replace when bent or cracked.
|
£24–£32 | £8–£12 |
|
Cushion / hover fan
Cracks if the deck hits a kerb. Easy DIY swap.
|
£18 | £10 |
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