Wondering what the best choice of mower is for your garden? Maybe your neighbour has got a shiny orange plastic beast that hums over the lawn, and you’re feeling the need to compete. Here’s a quick overview of what exactly a hover mower is, and why you might consider using one for mowing your […]
A Brief History of the Hover Mower
The Hover Mower was designed in 1964 by Karl Dahlman. They are unique in that they rest on a cushion of air, created by the spinning blades of the lawnmower. In order to float, the hover mower of course has to be light, so they usually have plastic bodies and an electric motor. With […]
The Best Hover Mower: A Buyer’s Guide
The first hover mower was invented by Flymo and inspired by a hovercraft! In a hover mower, the rotating blade of the mower is used to create a downdraft that pushes the mower up to float on a cushion of air. This makes hover mowers very easy to manoeuvre and means they are the ideal […]