Flymo EasiMow 300R UK Review – Tested and Rated

The Flymo EasiMow 300R sits at the budget end of the rotary mower market – a corded electric mower with a 30cm cutting width, a rear roller for stripes and a price that puts it well within reach of most gardeners. Flymo is a brand with decades of UK heritage and the EasiMow range is their answer to gardeners with compact lawns who need a simple, reliable mower without any of the complexity of cordless power systems or the bulk of a larger rotary machine.

At this price point the question is always the same: where are the compromises, and are they acceptable? We tested the EasiMow 300R thoroughly on a small UK lawn to answer that question honestly – covering cut quality, cable management, the rear roller’s striping ability and whether it genuinely does enough to justify the price over a basic hover mower.

Overview and first impressions

The EasiMow 300R is a lightweight mower – just 7.5kg – and that lightness is immediately apparent when you pick it up. Compared to cordless mowers in the same cutting-width category it feels noticeably less substantial, though this is not necessarily a problem for its intended use. For a small flat garden where you are mowing weekly, the light weight is actually a benefit: it is easy to manoeuvre around tight corners and simple to lift over a step or door threshold when storing in a shed.

Assembly is minimal – the handle clips into place and the grass box slides on in seconds. The height adjustment uses individual wheel adjusters rather than a single central lever, which is a minor inconvenience but workable. The cable entry point on the handle is well-positioned and a cable tidy hook keeps the lead organised when in use.

The grass box capacity of 30 litres is on the small side for even a modest lawn – you will be emptying it two or three times on a 150m² plot if the grass has had a week of growth. For a truly tiny garden of 50-80m² mowed every five or six days, the 30-litre box is less of an issue because the total volume of clippings per session is small. It is worth factoring into your expectations: the EasiMow 300R is a tool that works best when used regularly on a lawn that stays manageable rather than left to grow between sessions.

The rear roller deserves specific mention because it is genuinely unusual at this end of the market. Most budget rotary mowers omit it entirely – a rear roller adds manufacturing cost and most buyers in this price bracket are not asking for stripes. The fact that Flymo includes one here is a meaningful differentiator, and while the stripe quality at 30cm cutting width is modest compared to what a wider machine produces, it is real and visible on a small lawn that is mowed consistently in alternating directions.

Specifications and scores

How it performed in our tests

On a small, well-maintained lawn the EasiMow 300R performs adequately. The 1000W motor handles regularly mown grass cleanly at the middle height setting, and the cut finish is acceptable – not as crisp as the Bosch UniversalRotak 36V but more than sufficient for a functional domestic lawn. On longer grass the motor audibly works harder and the cut becomes less even, confirming this is a mower designed for regular use on maintained grass rather than occasional heavy-duty sessions.

The 30cm cutting width means more passes per mowing session compared to wider machines. On a 100m² lawn this is not a significant issue, but on a 150m² lawn the extra passes add time and effort noticeably. For anything much over 150m² the narrow cut width becomes genuinely inconvenient.

The three cutting height settings – 20mm, 40mm and 60mm – are functional but limited. Most lawns benefit from a mid-spring cut at around 30mm and a summer cut at 40-50mm to protect grass roots during dry spells. With only three positions the EasiMow 300R forces you to choose between settings rather than dialling in precisely, and the jump from 20mm to 40mm is large enough that you cannot fine-tune the height to respond to seasonal conditions or turf type. For a casual domestic user this is a manageable limitation; for anyone who takes their lawn appearance seriously it will eventually frustrate.

Cable management and ease of use

The corded nature of the EasiMow 300R is its most significant practical limitation. Cable management requires thought – routing the cable safely around the lawn, keeping it clear of the blade path and dealing with the drag on the cable as it reaches its length. In a simple rectangular garden this is manageable with a consistent mowing pattern. In a garden with irregular shapes, trees or obstacles, it becomes more demanding and the risk of accidentally nicking the cable with the blade increases.

For first-time buyers moving from a hover mower, the cable management of a wheeled rotary is generally slightly easier than a hover because the wheels keep the machine following a predictable line rather than drifting. The light weight of the EasiMow 300R also means less fatigue on longer cable-management sessions. The cable itself is a reasonable 12m, though for anything over a small garden an extension lead is effectively mandatory.

One practical point worth noting is socket position. If your nearest outdoor socket is at the far end of the garden from where you want to start mowing, the cable routing becomes complicated immediately. Ideally you want to start mowing at the far end from the socket and work back towards it, keeping slack cable behind you throughout. A cable rated for outdoor use and fitted with a residual current device is essential – the EasiMow 300R is a 1000W tool and a standard indoor extension lead is not suitable for outdoor electrical work.

Performance and limitations

The EasiMow 300R earns its value score honestly. The cut is adequate for its intended use, the rear roller is a genuine surprise inclusion at this price point, and the unlimited runtime of a corded machine eliminates the battery anxiety that comes with entry-level cordless alternatives. The compromises – build quality, cut precision at height extremes, cable inconvenience – are real but proportionate to what is being asked of it.

The build quality point is worth expanding on. At close range the plastic housing feels thin compared to mid-range cordless alternatives, and the wheel adjusters operate with less positive feel than a quality single-lever system. None of this affects cutting performance in normal use, and a well-cared-for EasiMow 300R stored in a dry shed between uses will last many seasons. What it means is that the tool communicates its price point through feel and fit, which matters to some buyers more than others. If you are the kind of gardener who values the feel of a well-made tool, the EasiMow 300R will disappoint at close quarters. If the cut result is what matters and budget is the priority, you will not notice these details once the mowing session begins.

Final verdict – is it worth it?

The Flymo EasiMow 300R is a good mower for what it is – a budget corded electric for small, simple, flat gardens that are mowed regularly. It is significantly cheaper than any comparable cordless option and delivers a decent cut on well-maintained grass. The rear roller is a genuine bonus at this price point, the light weight makes it easy to use and store, and the unlimited runtime of a corded machine means you never start a mowing session with a flat battery wondering if you have enough charge to finish the job.

The compromises are real but manageable. Cable management takes some discipline, the 30cm width is slow on anything over 100m², and the three-position height adjustment offers less precision than the six-position systems on pricier mowers. For a first mower, a starter garden or a reliable secondary backup machine, it earns its place well.

If budget allows, the Worx WG779E offers mulching capability and cordless convenience for considerably more outlay, while the Bosch UniversalRotak 36V is the step up in cut quality and build for a larger budget. For the EasiMow 300R’s price, though, you are getting more than you might expect.