What is the Toro HoverPro 550?
The Toro HoverPro 550, model 02617, is a professional 53cm petrol hover mower designed for cutting steep, uneven and difficult-to-access grassed areas. Unlike a conventional wheeled lawn mower, the HoverPro is built to move across banks, tight undulations and awkward terrain where manoeuvrability and stability are more important than grass collection.
With a wide 53cm cutting width, a lightweight ABS deck and a steel cutting blade, the HoverPro 550 is particularly well suited to grounds maintenance, embankments, golf-course bunker edges, sloping lawns and grassed areas around obstacles.
Key features of the Toro HoverPro 550
Designed for steep and undulating terrain
The HoverPro 550 is designed for demanding areas that can be difficult to reach with a conventional wheeled mower. Its hover design provides greater freedom of movement across slopes, banks and tight contours, with a stated maximum operating angle of up to 45 degrees.
Always assess the terrain and follow the Toro operator’s manual before mowing on a slope, particularly near water, drop-offs or loose ground.
Wide 53cm cutting width
The 53cm, or approximately 21-inch, cutting width helps cover larger areas efficiently. It makes the HoverPro 550 a strong choice where the manoeuvrability of a hover mower is needed without moving down to a narrow domestic cutting width.
Strong, lightweight ABS deck
The injection-moulded ABS deck combines strength with a relatively low machine weight. Reducing unnecessary deck weight helps make the mower easier to guide across awkward ground while retaining the durability required for demanding mowing work.
Steel cutting blade
A steel cutting blade delivers a clean, effective cut across coarse or difficult grass. The mower uses a zone-start blade engagement system and recoil starting.
Honda petrol engine
The HoverPro 550 is powered by a Honda petrol engine, providing the freedom to work away from cables and charging points. Its 0.95-litre fuel capacity is suited to mobile grounds-maintenance work.
Specification note: engine displacement can vary by production run. Please check the specification shown on the machine or contact Masseys before ordering if a particular engine version is essential.
Is the Toro HoverPro 550 right for you?
Choose the HoverPro 550 if you need to mow:
- Steep grass banks or embankments
- Undulating or tightly contoured ground
- Areas around flower beds, obstacles or bunker edges
- Ground where a wheeled mower is difficult to turn or position
- Larger difficult areas where a 53cm cutting width will improve productivity
Consider another mower if you need:
- A grass-collection system and a traditional boxed finish
- A rear roller for pronounced lawn stripes
- A self-propelled wheeled mower for a mostly level lawn
- A compact mower primarily for a small, flat domestic garden
View the wider lawn mower range at Masseys or compare it with our petrol lawn mowers. Our garden machinery team can help you decide whether a hover mower or conventional mower is best for your ground.
Why Masseys recommends the Toro HoverPro 550
Masseys recommends the Toro HoverPro 550 for professional users, grounds teams and owners of steep or awkward grassed areas who need more manoeuvrability than a conventional wheeled mower can provide. The wide 53cm cutting width is useful when covering larger banks and embankments, while the lightweight ABS deck makes the machine easier to position on tight contours.
This is a specialist mower rather than an all-purpose collecting lawn mower. Its strengths are access, control and productivity on difficult terrain. For a mostly level lawn where collection, self-propelled drive or a striped finish is the priority, another mower may be more suitable.
For straightforward, model-specific advice, contact the Masseys garden machinery team before ordering.
Toro HoverPro 550 specifications
| Manufacturer | Toro |
|---|---|
| Model | HoverPro 550 |
| Model number | 02617 |
| EAN / GTIN | 5015704026176 |
| Mower type | Petrol hover mower |
| Cutting width | 53cm / approximately 21 inches |
| Cutter system | Steel cutting blade |
| Deck material | Injection-moulded ABS plastic |
| Engine brand | Honda |
| Engine displacement | Confirm against the current stock machine and serial number |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Fuel capacity | 0.95 litres |
| Starting method | Recoil start |
| Blade engagement | Zone start |
| Maximum operating angle | Up to 45 degrees, subject to the operator’s manual and ground conditions |
| Warranty | Contact Masseys for the current domestic or commercial warranty terms |
Buying the Toro HoverPro 550 from Masseys
Masseys supplies garden machinery from its Woodville store near Swadlincote, Derbyshire. Our team can help you assess your terrain, compare mower types and confirm current product specifications before you buy.
Local delivery is available across many parts of Derbyshire, Leicestershire and surrounding areas. Please contact Masseys to confirm availability, delivery arrangements and any setup requirements for your postcode.
For ongoing care, visit our lawn mower servicing and machinery repairs page. You can also browse Aspen fuel and our wider range of machinery oil and fuel products.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Toro HoverPro 550 suitable for steep slopes?
Yes. Toro gives the HoverPro 550 a maximum operating angle of up to 45 degrees. The actual suitability of a slope will also depend on ground conditions, obstacles, moisture, operator position and the instructions in the operator’s manual.
What is the cutting width?
The HoverPro 550 has a 53cm cutting width, equivalent to approximately 21 inches. This wider deck helps cover demanding areas more quickly than a narrower hover mower.
Who is the HoverPro 550 designed for?
It is particularly suited to professional grounds maintenance, landscapers, estates, golf facilities and users responsible for steep banks or awkward undulating turf. It may also suit private owners with difficult terrain, but it is a specialist mower rather than a conventional collecting lawn mower.
What engine is fitted?
Current Toro product information identifies a Honda petrol engine. Because engine specifications can change between production runs, contact Masseys if you need confirmation of the exact engine displacement fitted to the machine currently in stock.
Can Masseys help me decide whether I need a hover mower?
Yes. Contact the Masseys garden machinery team with details of the area, slope, lawn size and finish you need. We can help you compare the HoverPro 550 with other hover, petrol and specialist lawn mowers.
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