Our verdict
The bottom line
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
Used-market tip
£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 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.