Of all the types of lawn mowers to buy, there is one worth considering. And it is called a hover mower. In fact, you might have seen it sometimes but do not know what it is being called. Usually, they have no wheels, and when you see them, they look like they’re just gliding around. Well, this post was designed to show you the best of them.
The best hover mowers on our list is Toro HoverPro 550 Hover Mower, California Trimmer RC190 Hover Mower and the McGregor Hover Mower. These products are elegant, sturdy, durable and efficient. They have very good engines that make them adapt to uneven terrains. Their cutting height can also be adjusted in to 3 to 4 positions to adapt to different type of grasses. Since they are all hover mowers, you cannot side discharge by way of managing grass, but you can certainly collect the grass or mulch.
Apart from the three products listed above we went further to list and review 5 more products that will make the cut on any list of top hover mowers. While some of them are gas powered, the rest are electric. You’ll have to read through to know their full specifications.
8 BEST HOVER LAWN MOWERS
Find below the best hover mowers you can buy:
Spear & Jackson Hover Mower ($122.40)
The Spear and Jackson Hover mower is a self-propelled electric lawnmower. It is powered by a 1700w motor. The wire frame keeps you in charge of the mower because once you let go of your grip, the mower stops cutting.
The cutting blade is made from steel, and can cut to a width of 33cm. This hover mower collects grass to a 20l capacity. You will know when it is full because the casing is made of clear plastic material.
It has a quick release foldable handle that makes sure it takes up a small space in your shed or garage. Also, this lawnmower is suitable for small and medium lawns.
Pros
- Has mulching option
- Doesn’t take much storage space
- It has beautiful yet sturdy design.
- Cutting height can be adjusted into 4 positions from 12mm to 33mm.
Con
- Might not be best for large lawns
Charles Bentley 1000W Hover Mower ($94.92)
This hover lawn mower is so lightweight yet powerful. For the high performance it promises, it is quite affordable. Maneuverability in tight corners and spaces is what it is meant for.
It has a 28cm cutting width that is just enough to clear up grass on a small lawn. The mower is solid, having a 1000W motor. The cutting height can be adjusted from 10mm to 20mm.
For grass management, there is no bag. Instead, mulching is encouraged, as clippings are redeposited into the soil. Weighing only 4.7Kg, this lawn mower from Charles Bentley is quite easy to assemble.
The handle grips perfectly and easy on the palms. With its compact and foldable design, you can store it easily after you have cleaned it up; it only takes a little storage space.
Pros
- One of the lightest weight hover lawn mowers to buy.
- Easy to assemble and install.
- Affordable yet delivers on quality.
Cons
- Blades are made of plastic materials and will need to be replaced.
Flymo Easi Glide 300 Hover Mower ($130.00)
When it comes to hover lawn mowers whether electric or gas powered, Flymo is a house hold name. Their products are sturdy and affordable, you’ll like them.
The Flymo Easi Glide 300 Hover Mowers glides around the lawn rather effortlessly. It is powered by a super quick 1300W engine. The handles are foldable so it assumes a very compact size to minimize storage space it takes up.
As earlier stated, it is electric, so you will need to plug it in. However, the cord is quite long, measuring up to 12m. So that should give you enough mowing radius with four cutting heights from 10mm to 30mm.
Pros
- The electric cable can be safely clipped to its handle bars, to avoid tripping and tangling.
- Clippings can be collected in a 20L basket found under the casing.
- It comes pre-assembled before purchase.
Cons
- Not too suitable for gardens with corners and edges.
Black + Decker Hover Mower ($110.16)
This hover mower from Black and Decker is electric powered. Apart from the blade already installed in the lawn mower, it comes with a whopping 10 spare blades. Mind you, all of them are plastic.
It weighs about 6kg, so even a teenager can push it around. This mower comes with a 10m cord, so you might need extensions to mow further into your lawn.
While this mower might not collect clippings into a bag, box or basket, it sure redeposits them back into the soil by way of mulching. The engine motor has a power rating of 1200W.
Pros
- With the proper extensions, it can mow lawns as big as 250 square meters.
- Cutting height can be adjusted form 20mm to 40mm in three different positions.
- It is very easy to maintain.
Cons
- Mowing along bumpy and rough terrains might be a challenge.
Toro HoverPro 550 Hover Mower ($816.00)
Toro manufactures a lot of garden and lawn equipment that are strong and long-lasting. Well, this hover mower ticks all those boxes too. For the first time in our list, we have a gas powered hover mower.
It is powered by a 4 stroke, 160cc Honda GCV E-Spec engine. We are not going to bore you with the details of that engine. But just rest assured that it does its job effectively.
This mower also has a cutting width of 21 inches, add that to the power of the engine and it can cut through bumpy terrains. All of these functions will remind you why Toro has been in business for well over 90 years.
Pros
- With all its excellent features, it’s quite affordable.
- Blades are made of steel which makes it durable and efficient.
- Very good for sloping terrains.
Cons
- With 42lbs, it is quite bulky.
Flymo XL500 Honda Hover Mower ($244.80)
Okay so now we are really beginning to add gas powered lawn mowers to the list. Like the Toro hover mower described above, this lawn mower from Flymo is also powered by a Honda engine.
Although it weighs just about 18kg, it is one of the bulkiest hover mowers you will find, but it’s still lighter than the average gas powered mower.
The 160cc motor and 4100kW engine allows this hover mower power through rough and tough grass in hilly and bumpy yards. Its cutting height can be adjusted between 10mm and 40mm.
And because it does not have a bag for grass collection, it returns clipping back into the soil by mulching.
Pros
- The cutting width is an impressive 51cm.
- It has a self-propelled function and is good for cutting corners and edges.
- Operator Presence Control makes sure that it does not slip away and cause accidents in the yard.
Cons
- 18kg weight might just be too heavy.
California Trimmer RC190 Hover Mower ($183.63)
This hover lawnmower from California Trimmer is also gas powered. You can get it with a Briggs and Stratton engine or a Honda GVC 160 OHC engine. It all depends on what you can afford at the time.
It has a cutting width of 19 inches. This should take up as much grass with one sweep. The cutting blades are highly durable because they are made from steel.
This hover mower might be heavy to handle, but once it is powered up and ready to go, it becomes easy to handle. It can mow around tight areas so it is ideal for gardens. It is also ideal for sloping and bumpy yard surfaces.
Pros
- It does not bag grasses, so it mulches them very well.
- Cutting height can be adjusted from 0.75 inches to 3 inches.
- It has very powerful engine options.
Cons
- Weighing about 43lbs, it is quite heavy.
McGregor Hover Mower ($108.8)
Okay, so we are back to electric hover mowers again. With the McGregor electric hover mower, you simply cannot get it wrong. It is one of the most lightweight lawnmowers you can buy.
It is very easy to push around, weighing just under 6Kg. The cutting width is about 30cm. The cutting height can be adjusted in four positions from 1.2cm to 3.3cm.
This motor has an engine capacity of about 1450W. This is one of the highest on this list. It has a 10m cable, but this should be okay for a small yard that this hover mower was built for.
Pros
- Clips are attached to the handle so that cable can be attached neatly.
- 1450W motor provides this mower with enough power to cut stubborn grass.
- Handle is adjustable and collapsible to aid storage.
Cons
- Assembling this hover mower is not easy at all.
Conclusion
Hover lawn mowers are unique. If you have a small garden or yard, they will be very suitable.
