Summary
The Flymo TurboLite 400 is 40cm electric hover lawn mower with a powerful 1500 watt motor, rotary metal blade, 5 height adjustments, 12 metre cable and foldable handles making it very easy to manoeuvre, store and provides a professional cut from heights between 15mm to 41mm.
Please note there is a newer model of this mower called the Flymo SimpliGlide 360 Hover Lawn Mower. Full review here – Flymo SimpliGlide 360 Hover Lawn Mower Review
The feature that really put Flymo on the map is their hover ability. This model has that famous feature. It literally floats on a pillow of air making it super-light and easy to manoeuvre. With the decent 40cm metal cutting blade and the strong 1500watt motor, it will make mowing the lawn quick and easy.
Flymo have chosen to make a good compromise between weight and durability. Whilst this might not be the toughest lawn mower on the market it is light and nimble enough to hover everywhere with little effort. It is a pleasure to operate. Obviously, more durable construction would be heavier and harder to move around. It is a great balance.
The 12-metre cable is a bit more than you get with most electric mowers but still may not be enough for larger gardens of course. An extension cord will sort that out. One of the downsides of this mower, for some users, is the lack of collection box. If you mow regularly this is not a major issue but otherwise, you might need to rake up a bit. The benefit of cutting more frequently is that the clippings will mulch the lawn and return nutrients to the soil. This will lead to a healthier and more water-wise lawn.
This model is light and easy to move as well as compact to store. The handles can be folded down if necessary. It is easy to clean and can handle wet grass.
Main Features
- Rating: 9.5/10
- For lawns of up to 650m²
- Blade length: 40cm
- Weight: 7.5 kg
- Number of Cutting Heights: 5 (15mm – 41mm)
- Grass box capacity: N/A
- 1500w Power
- Cable length: 12m
Flymo TurboLite 400 Video
To find out how the Flymo TurboLite 400 hover works, please see the video below.
Key Features
- Hover feature for ease of movement
- Powerful motor
- Good blade length
Pros and Cons
Roller (Stripes)
The Flymo TurboLite 400 is a hover mower and therefore does NOT have a rear roller for a stripey lawn.
Safety Features
The Flymo TurboLite 400 comes with a standard central starter button that must be pressed in order to start this mower. This mower also has an integral blade brake for safer mowing.
Mulching
The Flymo TurboLite 400 does not have the ability to mulch the lawn.
Flymo TurboLite 400 User Manual
You can download the Flymo TurboLite 400 user manual guide here
Warranty
The Flymo TurboLite 400 carries a full 1 Year Manufacturer’s Warranty covering both faulty materials and faulty workmanship, it does not cover general wear and tear or damage, blades and other consumables.
Flymo Hover Mower Comparison Table
I have created a comparison table below to show the differences between the range of Flymo hover mowers to assist with your choice.
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What’s Included in the Box?
- Turbo 400
- Instruction Manual
- Guarantee Registration Card
Should You Buy this Flymo TurboLite 400?
This mower’s ideal for those that:
- People with medium to large sized gardens (600m² or less) with no narrow strips.
- Those that require a mower that does NOT collect the grass clippings.
- People that require lightweight, quiet and easy to use hover mower.
- Those that are looking for a trusted brand that is reliable and good value for money.
- People that require the largest electric non-grass collecting hover mover in the Flymo Range.
- Those that require a larger sized 40cm cutting width.
- Requires a powerful 1500W motor for longer/thicker lawns.
- Those that require a dual (left and right) handle control switch lever.
- Those that require a foldable handle mower for compact storage.
Alternatives
The Flymo Turbo Lite range includes three mowers that have different deck sizes and motor power. Below is a table to compare this range of Turbo Lite mowers, I have highlighted the differences in the blue rows.
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Conclusion
The Flymo TurboLite 400 is a great all round mower that is designed for the maintenance of medium to large sized lawns.
The large 40cm deck size along with the 1500W motor make this mower ideal for larger lawns and really does make cutting the lawn a breeze. This mower is light at only 7.5kg, combine this with the Flymo air cushion and the fact that there is no grass box and you really can mow a large lawn very quickly and will tackle the most neglected lawn without any challenges.
The build quality is what you would expect from Flymo, it is not the highest quality but then Flymo are trying to keep this mower as light as possible.
What I like about this mower is the 5 different cutting heights, however you will need to add or remove spacers to the fan to adjust the height – see the video below on how to adjust the Flymo’s height.
The Flymo TurboLite 400 is great value for money and will fold away flat when not in use. The fact that this is non collect mower with no grass box may put some people off, but if you simply want a mower that will mow your lawn quickly and easily then this may well be the mower for you.
Remember if the 40cm deck size is a little large for your lawn then you may want to consider the smaller Flymo TurboLite 330 with a smaller deck size of 33cm but the same power motor at 1500W. If the 33cm deck size is still too large for your lawn then there is always the Flymo Turbo Lite 250 with a smaller deck size of just 25cm and is more suited to small lawns (under 150m²).
All in all this is a fantastic mower full of features that can be used to help make mowing your lawn that bit easier and enjoyable.
Where Should I Purchase This Model?
- Powerful 1500watt motor
- 40cm metal blade
- 5 heights of cut (15 - 41mm)
- 12 metre mains cable
- Ships in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging
- Cutting height adjustment - Spacers
Last update on 2025-01-20 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API
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Additional Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Working Area | 650m² |
| Cutting width | 40cm |
| Cutting height steps | 5 |
| Cutting height max | 41mm |
| Cutting height min | 15mm |
| Cutting height adjustment | Manual |
| Collection Box volume | N/A as no Collection Box |
| Cable Length | 12m |
| Height | 56cm |
| Length | 144cm |
| Vision Window | No |
| Right or left start switch | Left and Right |
| Foldable handles | Yes |
| Grass bag filling indicator | N/A |
| Roller | No |
| Weight | 7.5 kg |
As a seasoned expert in the field of garden power tools, I have dedicated over a decade to working with and reviewing a wide variety of lawn mowers. My extensive experience has allowed me to gain a deep understanding of the benefits and limitations of different types of mowers and garden tools.
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I have TL400.
I’m disappointed that it’s not a mulcher.
It doesn’t float very well if the grass is long or uneven. In fact it doesn’t float well at all.
The air intake gets clogged very easily and the filter is difficult to clean without taking the cover off the motor.
It is very light and easy to carry around.
Hi Alec
Thanks for your comment.
Yes you are correct, none of the Flymo hover mowers have the mulching option. If you are looking for a mulching mower, please take a look at my list of best mulching lawn mowers on the link below.
https://easylawnmowing.co.uk/best-mulching-lawn-mowers/
You will need to do some basic cleaning of any lawn mower to keep them working efficiently, this is also true for the hover mowers.
Many thanks
Mark