Flymo 1200R
Flymo's first robot mower, launched in 2014 and no longer sold. A basic wired machine with no app; only worth buying used, very cheaply, for a small flat lawn.
- Lawn sizeup to 400 m²
- NavigationPerimeter wire
- Max slope25%
- Versions1
Prices and stock
Flymo 1200R · up to 400 m²
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Successor: Flymo EasiLife
Prices and stock
EasiLife 800 · up to 800 m²
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Our verdict
Should you buy the Flymo 1200R?
A desk-based verdict from the manufacturer’s specifications, manuals and UK warranty terms.
Pros
- Simple boundary-wire mower with nothing to connect
- Three pivoting blades and a 17 cm cut
- Cutting height up to 50 mm
- Manual still available on Flymo's UK site
Cons
- Discontinued, with no UK product page or RRP
- No app, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth
- Needs 90 cm passages, far wider than current models
- 25% slope limit, and 15% along the wire
- Batteries in used examples are likely to be old
Who it’s for
- Small, flat lawns up to about 300 m²
- Buyers after a very cheap second-hand robot mower
- Owners who don't want an app at all
Who should avoid it
- Your garden has narrow passages: it needs 90 cm
- You want app control, scheduling from your phone or any connected features
- You want a warranty: used examples will be long out of cover
Specifications
Flymo 1200R specifications
The manufacturer’s published figures, each linked to its source. Where versions differ, each is listed.
| Rated lawn area | : 400 m²Source: manufacturer manual |
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| Narrowest passage |
| Navigation | Perimeter wireSource: manufacturer manual |
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| RTK base station needed | No (calculated)Source: manufacturer manual |
| 4G | None (calculated)Source: manufacturer manual |
| Subscription needed | No (calculated)Source: manufacturer manual |
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| Blade type | 3 pivoting bladesSource: manufacturer manual |
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| Battery | 37.8 Wh (calculated)Source: manufacturer manual |
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| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 580 × 460 × 260Source: manufacturer manual |
| Noise | 58 dB(A)Source: manufacturer manual |
| Noise figure type | GuaranteedSource: manufacturer manual |
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| Warranty | 2 yearsSource: manufacturer manual |
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links go to the manufacturer source for each figure. Figures are the manufacturer’s own claims unless marked otherwise.
How it navigates and sets up
The 1200R follows a boundary wire pegged round the lawn and around beds or other no-go areas. It has no satellite positioning, camera or app. Its manual gives a slope limit of 25% within the mowing area and 15% along the wire, and it needs passages of at least 90 cm, which rules out many narrow side paths. Flymo rated it for 400 m².
If you're buying one used, ask whether the wire is still in the ground and whether pegs, the charging station and the power supply are included. Our installation guide explains wire layout.
Cutting
Three pivoting blades cut a 170 mm strip, with height from 20 mm to 50 mm. The manual gives a guaranteed sound power of 58 dB(A). Expect to trim edges by hand.
App, connectivity and security
There's no app and no Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or 4G; you set it up on the mower itself. The body is rated IPX4, lower than current Flymo models, so a cover or garage is sensible.
Running costs, warranty and support
When new, the manual's warranty was 2 years. A 1200R bought today will be out of warranty. The battery is the main thing to check: Flymo's manual lists an 18 V pack, and an old one will cut much less per charge. Flymo is part of Husqvarna Group and still runs a UK robot customer service line, but it doesn't list 1200R parts on its UK site. See our winter storage guide for battery care.
Should you still buy one?
Only if it's very cheap and your lawn is small, flat and free of narrow passages. The 1200R does the basic job, but it has no app, its passage width and slope limits are restrictive, and a replacement battery may be hard to source. The current Flymo EasiLife GO and Flymo EasiLife are lighter, fit through 60 cm gaps and add Bluetooth app control. Flymo doesn't publish RRPs for them, so check the live retailer prices on their pages.
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Flymo 1200R questions and answers
Can I still get parts and a new battery for a Flymo 1200R?
Possibly, but don't count on it. The Flymo 1200R was launched in 2014 and is no longer in Flymo's UK robot range. Its operator's manual is still on Flymo's UK manuals page, but Flymo doesn't list 1200R parts on its UK site, so you'd need to rely on spares specialists and second-hand listings.
The battery is the part most likely to need replacing. The manual lists an 18 V pack of 37.8 Wh, and a lithium-ion battery of that age will have lost a good share of its capacity, meaning shorter mowing sessions and more trips back to the charger. Before buying a used 1200R, or spending money repairing one, check that a compatible battery is actually available and what it costs.
Blades are simpler: it uses three pivoting blades, a common design, but check that any pack you buy lists the 1200R by name. Breaks in the boundary wire can usually be mended with waterproof wire connectors, a general fix that doesn't depend on the model.
Flymo, part of Husqvarna Group, still runs a UK robot customer service line, and it's worth calling them with your serial number before you order anything. If the battery, charging station or power supply turn out to be hard to find, a current Flymo EasiLife is likely to make more sense than a costly repair.
Is it worth replacing my old Flymo 1200R with an EasiLife?
If your 1200R still works well, there's no rush; if it needs a new battery or major repair, the Flymo EasiLife is the natural replacement and improves on it in several ways. Flymo treats the EasiLife as the successor to the Flymo 1200R.
The EasiLife handles steeper lawns, 35% against 25%, and fits through much narrower gaps, 60 cm against 90 cm. It adds a Bluetooth app alongside its keypad and a better IPX5 water rating.
One thing to check before you lift the old wire: whether it can be reused. Flymo doesn't say the two are compatible, so treat the new mower's wire and pegs as the ones to use unless Flymo's customer service confirms otherwise.
More questions
Frequently asked questions
Is the Flymo 1200R still made?
No. It's no longer in Flymo's UK robot range, although its operator's manual is still on Flymo's UK manuals page. Flymo's current wired robots are the EasiLife GO, EasiLife and UltraLife.
Does the Flymo 1200R have an app?
No. According to its manual, the only radio signal it uses is the boundary wire. Settings are made on the mower.
What replaced the Flymo 1200R?
The EasiLife is the closest current Flymo. It handles steeper slopes, fits through narrower gaps and adds a Bluetooth app.
Also consider
Alternatives to the Flymo 1200R
Similar mowers that trade something for something else: price, wire, slope or size.
Cheaper option
Flymo EasiLife
- Up to 800 m²
- Perimeter wire
- 35% slopes
Cheaper option
Flymo EasiLife GO
- Up to 500 m²
- Perimeter wire
- 25% slopes
Cheaper option
Worx Landroid M
- Up to 500 m²
- Perimeter wire
- 35% slopes
Owning one
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Last updated 2026-09-29. Specs are the manufacturer’s own figures, each linked to its source. How we score · How we get prices · Report an error