I need a new mower and I am tempted by a Flymo Compact Hover. One of the
ones
around £70-80. Thing is, having researched on Google groups, it seems many
people are unimpressed. So does anyone here have one? and if so are they ok?

Cheers

Matt




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"Matt" wrote in message
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I need a new mower and I am tempted by a Flymo Compact Hover. One of the
ones
around £70-80. Thing is, having researched on Google groups, it seems many
people are unimpressed. So does anyone here have one? and if so are they
ok?


I've had my one for years and it's needed a switch (common problem,
apparently), a motor under warranty, and three blades. It's one of the big
ones...350 perhaps? It cuts well and sucks all the trimmings up well. Not
too good if your lawn's very lumpy though.

I'm thinking of getting a new mower and I'm tempted by the petrol one that
Argos are doing for £90 - the McCulloch one. This is mainly because I'm fed
up having to fling the Flymo's power cable to and fro.

Si

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"Matt" writes:
I need a new mower and I am tempted by a Flymo Compact Hover. One of the
ones
around £70-80. Thing is, having researched on Google groups, it seems many
people are unimpressed. So does anyone here have one? and if so are they ok?

If you buy an electric mower, make sure it has an induction motor.
AFAIK, that rules out all flymos. A specialist lawnmower centre
will have plenty of choice, but the mowers stocked by the DIY sheds
were all cheap universal motors when I last looked a couple of
years ago.

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Bought a (replacement) Flymo in the spring, the build quality definitely
isn't what it used to be.
Still, it was cheap (B&Q clearance line) and has a reasonable grass
capacity.
If it sees me through a few years I'll be happy.

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I need a new mower and I am tempted by a Flymo Compact Hover. One of the
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around £70-80. Thing is, having researched on Google groups, it seems many
people are unimpressed. So does anyone here have one? and if so are they
ok?

Cheers

Matt




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Maybe they are ok but we just looked in B&Q and our opinion was - "not long
for this world" The plastic casings are so thin! They look like they should
be classed as disposable - oh I suppose they are ;-)

We're gonna get the McCulloch petrol from Argos for £89.99, probably just as
flimsy but we'll see how it goes.

Matt

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ok?

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Matt




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I need a new mower and I am tempted by a Flymo Compact Hover.

Hovers don't work any more. They sort of worked when they didn't have grass
collection. However, with the grass box they just weigh down and just cut a
rut into the mud. A rotary mower with wheels will give a more consistent
height, will cut wet grass, will be easier to push and won't dig up the
ground. They're cheaper too.

Christian.

Christian McArdle wrote:

I need a new mower and I am tempted by a Flymo Compact Hover.


Hovers don't work any more. They sort of worked when they didn't have grass
collection. However, with the grass box they just weigh down and just cut a
rut into the mud. A rotary mower with wheels will give a more consistent
height, will cut wet grass, will be easier to push and won't dig up the
ground. They're cheaper too.



They used to work well on sloping banks without grass collection.

These days I use the hedge trimmer :-)


Christian.

Our family business is repairing lawnmowers so I think I am well
qualified to answer your question.

Based on the number of modern flymo electrics we get in for repair
then Yes, they are cr*p. They are IMHO badly designed and we scrap
lots of them because the sheds sell them so cheap that if it isn't a
minor repair then its not worth repairing. B&D and Qualcast electrics
are pretty the same these days. They are simply catering for todays
throw away society. Having said that, if you treat one very carefully
then there is no reason it won't last.

First, go to a local lawnmower place that also does repairs - they
will give you good advice, will assemble and check the mower before
you take it away and if there are any problems with it then they will
be sorted without hassle. As others here have said - do you really
need a hover? Only really those with steep slopes need a hover. Also,
do consider an induction motor as they are a lot better - just let
them get up to speed before ploughing into the grass and don't let
them stall as you can burn them out. Finally, don't be afraid of a
small petrol machine.

Alan.

"Matt" wrote in message
I need a new mower and I am tempted by a Flymo Compact Hover. One of the
ones
around £70-80. Thing is, having researched on Google groups, it seems many
people are unimpressed. So does anyone here have one? and if so are they ok?