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Bought this mower from bunnings approx 3 yrs ago, this mower in my experience is a load of rubbish for the money paid.I was going to buy a honda and was attracted to the self propeled feature. After cutting my back lawn I turned off the mower went to the front tried to start the mower and it would not run no exceleration and it sounded like a load… Read more
of marbles was running in the motor.I offed the motor and would not start anymore. I was delighted to see a 6yr warrenty but dismayed when I could not find the disapearing reciept for proof of purchase.I contacted fly buys and have to wait 30 days for them to give me a date when I purchased this thing for bunnings to issue me a reciept to satistfy the warranty.
Not as good as my 21 year old Victa mower – Bought last month from local mower specialist and used several times. Previous good experience with Victa Corvette bought 21 years ago. This mower feels heavier to push, cuts grass well ( haven't tried mulcher attachment yet), doesn't get close enough to solid objects and I managed to knock height adjust lever while manoeuvring around gardening… Read more
edging. Easy to start, throttle control not as smooth as it could be. Catcher is same dimensions as previous mower.
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Manufacturing Defect - Avoid V144 Engine (Victa/Cheetah) I purchased a Victa Corvette with the V144 engine and discovered critical manufacturing defects before even assembling the unit. ISSUES: INTERNAL DEBRIS: The combustion chamber was contaminated with metallic "swarf" (machining shavings). This debris had already caused vertical scoring on the… Read more
cylinder bore just from turning the engine by hand. SUBSTANDARD BORE FINISH: The all-aluminum "Kool-Bore" lacks a factory honed crosshatch. It features a raw, horizontal boring-bar finish. Without a plateau hone, these engines will suffer from ring chatter, poor oil retention, and premature death. WIDESPREAD PROBLEM: I confirmed the same mechanical "chirping" noise on a brand-new Victa Powered Cheetah floor model at a major retailer. RETAILER RESPONSE: The store claimed this is "normal" and that "they are all like this." If raw bores and internal metal shavings are the new "normal," the expected lifespan of these engines has been drastically reduced. WARNING: The manual requires oil changes every 3 months for domestic use—a highly unusual requirement that appears to shift the burden of proof onto the consumer for warranty claims when these un-honed engines inevitably begin to smoke or seize. Do not buy if you want a mower that lasts more than a few seasons.
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Rubbish product – So, I have owned one of these mowers for nearly twelve months now and I feel compelled to write a review on it. First, this is my first over $500 push lawnmower, my last cheapie died, and I thought now is the time to invest in a solid, reputable and reliable push lawnmower. In stating this I was prepared to invest in the Honda products but got… Read more
burned off by the cost, so I decided on the alternative, was this a good idea, not really, my under $250 mower did a better cut of my lawn than my new mower. What my beef is that I wanted the ease of the self-propelled function on the Corvette, what I am finding is that if my grass (buffalo) is on the longer side the mower won't cut it correctly on a lower setting, so I have to do one cut on the highest setting and the re-cut the lawn on a lower setting, not good as I don't really want to be double cutting my lawn. The self-propelled speed is just way too fast for the blades to keep up. Also, the self-propelled function is total rubbish on a sloped block, the wheels just spin, and it goes nowhere, so, alas, I have to push my mower for the majority of my mowing. Second point, there is plastic stuff falling off it everywhere, wheel covers, small covers from the motor, and the air filter cover seems to be very fragile. Third point, the starting, I find that if you flood the mower, it will not start at all, so not having a manual choke or fuel control is really a miss from the manufacturer. I find that you have to put mine on "C" on the accelerator and the mower will fire..still not ideal for an expensive mower. In closing would I buy another Corvette mower, no, I wouldn't, and would I recommend the mower to anyone else, no, I wouldn't, get another brand or go down the electric mower path, I feel you would happier.
Don't buy – Disappointed with product. Cost $949 and stalls with grass 6 inches high. Dealer won't fault mower Show details
Good motor but very poor quality frame and handle – My not even six year old Victa Corvette 200 has developed a very bad rust fracture in the frame, right next to the lower handle mount. This is a disaster as every time I change mowing direction, I run the risk of making the 12cm long tear in the metal frame even worse. Very disappointing as I always hose the underside out to remove any wet grass… Read more
that may clog the underside or cause rust. The Mower shop where I bought it from mentioned that this was a fairly common problem with them. Cold comfort! I can either get it repaired with a new frame and pay what will be more than the price of a new mower or throw it away! Update: A year later the metal handle broke. Clearly made of cheap steel. Thats the last straw. I hope that Victas new owner reads this, as they have bought a real lemon in terms of QA, unless they improve the build quality. A real shame, as the Briggs and Stratton motor has to date, been terrific. Not much use though if the frame is stuffed. Unimpressed and wont be buying Victa again. Should have stuck with my 1998 model Massport.
A very honest product. Never had a problem – With a little bit of after mow maintenance, a quick clean dry of, a tiny bit of WD or similar on springs hinges cable and where ever it’s required an occasional service filters and plugs there is no reason that the mower shouldn’t last you for many years, I’ve had one for many years and it runs like it did the day it was removed from its box. Show details
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Very dissatisfied poor design – Very poor mower got advice from local guy (previously sold me good gear) who claimed it was super reliable. Faults include 1) catcher falls of all the time, particularly if u bump an edge go over a little uneven ground or it’s over 1/2 full (then it just falls of by itself) 2) the design of having the right front wheel out of Alignemt wit the… Read more
rear right wheels makes it hard to mow edges. Because the wheels line up on the left and not the right I have to use left side of mower and mow clockwise only at edges. This is unnatural for a right hander 3) it does not mow as nice as my previous 15 year old mower … seems to miss grass at the wheels .. never had this issue with the old mower … the result in untidy or you mow everything twice 4) the mulch bar is a novel idea but unless you want everything in the yard … patios nearby by windows etc.. covered in fine dust .. you won’t be inclined to use it. Just does not work well enough and sprays too much around
On the positive side it starts well and is reasonable as far as noise is concerned and no mechanic faults yet. Given the opportunity again I would go for an electric, that way if it was rubbish I could atleast feel self righteous about it :)
get an old Victa and you will be happy – No idea about these newer model Corvettes people are reviewing, but Im reveiwing a Series 500 that I bought brand new in 2002. Its probably done about 500 hours and still working very well, with lots of power and excellent cutting ability from the 4 blades. The plastic G4 carb has not required any replacment parts, but you need to learn a quirk… Read more
about the needle seat to keep the correct float bowl height. Hit the primer bulb 3 times, and its starts 1st or second pull. I clean the steel deck after each mow and it has not rusted. In 22 years all it has cost me is a new air filter, and a new muffler. I suspect almost any mower is a good mower, if you taker the time to learn how it works and nut out the quirks. Most of the negative comments are from tyre kickers who have no clue. Why would you listen to them? Finally, older is better, because things were mage with metal, instead of plastic like they do nowdays. Car radiators with plastic tanks, mowers with plastic cams in their OHV engines...lol ..where does the stupidity end? Old school is best.
What the hell are you all doing to your mowers – After both my mower and trimmer died in the same day I was in the market for a new mower and trimmer. I had a $1000 budget for both settled on a stihl trimmer, so what mower will I get with what’s left of my budget. The salesman recommended the corvette 200 because it was basically the best of what I could afford. After reading reviews on here I… Read more
was iffy about buying it, as everyone was saying there a big crap, but against better judgment I bought it anyway. Got it home, gave the pull cord a gentle tug and it started straight up like a teen at a brothel, so far so good. But now the real test. My mowers been out of action for around 2 months, and the grass is anywhere from ankle high to knee high, and wet, very wet (it rained literally a hour ago) . Instead of doing the smart thing and using my fancy new trimmer on the whole 977 square meters of suburban jungle, I set the mower to its 3rd lowest setting and sent it, thinking it would just stall out. Imagine my surprise when she took to the grass way out of her pay grade like a coke addicted rabbit. We stalled out once when going through a rather gnarley patch of thigh high shrubbery but a quick pull and she was off again. I bought the trimmer with the mower as a afterthought, but the big grey girl won my heart. 10/10 would mow again. One downside is the deck washing port is meh, you kinda need to tip it up and actually clean under it properly
Positive reviews
Big fan.. Very happy – Took it home, started 1st pull. Very easy to start, no primer bulb or choke to worry about. Easy to maneuver round obstacles, eg. trees and taps, it has a strong and robust build, but reasonably lightweight. And for the price, you can't go wrong.. even get the 1st service free. Show details
Best lawn mower I have owned – It’s quiet, powerful and the catcher does the job perfectly, easy to use, great cleaning nozzle and it’s simple to use standard unleaded fuel. Unfortunately the user should not tilt it on its side to clean which means only using the water nozzle Show details
Great, reliable lawn mower – I’ve had my Victa Corvette 300 for nearly 3 years, mowing my 500m2 lawn (slightly bigger than a normal yard) every 2-3 weeks or so. Starts first time every time. Good power (even in wet) only serviced for the first time this week as I knocked the oil dipstick out and it sprayed a bit of oil. I don’t understand these poor reviews, I can only think… Read more
they have the model confused.
Don’t think I’ll need to buy again soon, but if I did, I would buy a good mid-range victa again.
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Negative reviews
Don’t waste your money – Absolute rubbish! I will never spend money on Victa again. The self propelled mechanism broke, first mow, within 10mins. Catcher keeps falling off. Mower is very hard to start and cuts out when mowing. The pullstring feels like its not pulling properly and doesn’t retract. Tried to take back to Bunnings on the same day with no luck. Bunnings wanted me to take the mower to a corrupt repair place in darwin. Wasted $600! Never again Show details
Bad fuel hose ! – I have had this mower for 12 months and other than it’s sometimes difficult to start , it was something I could live with as it was doing the job. Last week in getting prepared to cut the grass, I had fuel leaking from the engine and at first glance thought it was the clamping devices on the fuel line from the tank coming loose. On closer… Read more
inspection I could see a number cracks had appeared on the hose. One of which being the source of fuel leak. This mower is only 12 months old and stored under cover. How does this happen ? If I replace with the same standard hose the same will happen in 12 months or do I replace the hose with a stronger type and void my warranty ? As a life long Victa owner , I find this both disappointing an distressing , Never again .
Catcher continually falls off – When the catcher gets full it falls off too easily. No good for professional grass cutting. Have to use a bungy cord to strap it on every time it has to be emptied and put back on. Terrible design. It needs a lock mechanism. Show details
Recent reviews
It's a Lemon – I purchased the Victa Corvette 300 on the recommendation of my local mower dealer. From the outset the mower always felt under powered for even the lightest lawn cut. After about ten hours total use over approximately two years the machine has developed an internal 'knock' rendering it useless. Only repair solution offered is to replace the motor or buy a new one. Show details
More time getting fixed than mowing – I purchased this SP mower 2 years ago. I have a sloping block and need the self propelled function. In its first year the SP failed and the mower ended up in the workshop for over a month during the busiest mowing period (I only need to mow 6mths p.a so this was 1/6th of its useful time). A year later and the same thing has happened but this time… Read more
the part took 2 months to be sent to the workshop so 1/3rd of its useful time gone. The mower will be out of warrantee soon and there is no guarantee the problem will not continue. I've brought this to Victa's attention but now the problem is confirmed they have stopped corresponding. Very disappointing.
Failed after 17 months – At first was happy with lawn mower one of the easiest to start and cut the lawn beautifully. Used it approximately 14 times since purchase. Ventured to shack to cut lawn as shack close to beach soil is dusty and sandy. After using for an hour mower stopped. Checked air cleaner and it was dirty cleaned but mower wouldn't start. Took back to Victa… Read more
agent who investigated and found dirt had gotten into mower and damaged engine. Warranty was void as they believe air cleaner hadn't been cleaned before every use. I've had lots of mowers stop due to clogged air cleaners over the years but none have let dirt into engine. I'd say faulty air cleaner was cause but any excuse to get out of warranty. Had a Rover lawn mower before this one lasted 30 odd years had Victa for 17 months. Kind of sums it up.
Rubbish quality from Victa - trading on the legacy of the name – Purchased Victa Corvette series mower with B & S 625 series engine (US made) on 27th April 2016. Engine is superb ! Never missed a beat and always starts on 1st or 2nd pull. Full marks to B & S. Mower went well initially - cut and mulched great. Then, just after 12 months, the front axle broke. This is pathetic considering I have a level, flat… Read more
lawn. Took at least 3 months for Victa to send me replacement (not free - I paid for it). Now the chassis has entirely rusted out and the mower is unusable. Have two neighbours with exactly the same problem with their Victa mowers. Before you think otherwise, I am the bloke that looks after his gear. Always cleaned and dried mower after each use !!! So not my fault for putting away dirty or wet. Plus mower always put away in dry shed. Only had two previous mowers before this: a Victa inherited from Dad and a cheapy from Big W. Both lasted more than 12 years each and died from engine issues - chassis was still perfect when I got rid of them. I won't even make 6 years with this mower. How is this possible in this day and age? Hang your head in shame team Victa.
Poor build quality. Warranty not honoured. Avoid – I bought this mower for $900 in October 2020 from a local dealer/repairer Ive supported for over 20 years. 13 months after purchase and only domestic use on a 800sqm block the steel cable frayed+ broke at the very top near the throttle. I waited 9+ weeks for it to be repaired- the cable took 9 weeks to come from the manufacturer B+S. I expected… Read more
the cable to be covered under the 2 or 5 year warranty but was told B+S would just laugh at the suggestion- no way. So I was charged $45 for the part ( a length of thin braided steel cable!!!) and $85 for the labour to fit it. Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer stood by this product. And the latter all the more galling since I've purchased 2 mowers, chainsaw, brushcutter+ petrol mulcher AND had all of them serviced there at least annually over 20+ years. I regret buying this mower but it was bought from people I trusted during lockdown conditions.
I starts easily first time but is hard to restart from hot. The catcher clogs even with the air vents open and its necessary to stop+ push the grass towards back of catcher. The blade still spins when the catcher is disengaged so you get a face full of clippings. When using the wash port I found grass was still stuck in nooks+ crannies under the cutting deck so was having to tip it up to brush underneath. I looked after this mower, was always garaged+ cleaned. I noticed that new models on display (now $1000) in the worksop (while I waited 9 weeks) have a black plastic cover over the cable now but of course the one I was recently supplied with has no such cover and the cable seems flimsier than that on the original machine. Not buying Victa or Briggs+ Stratton again. As for the dealer, taking my business elsewhere.
An absolute pile of crap – I purchased the 300 model because it had a bigger motor but its absolutely gutless. Not suitable for anything other than a perfectly kept lawn. If you let your grass get any higher than 6 inches then your in for a slog because youll be slowly pushing this thing around for a couple of hours so it doesnt bog down and conk out. Also If it DOES conk… Read more
out its IMPOSSIBLE to restart while hot. I gotta hand it to VICTA it starts first pull when cold every time, but after 20 mins of running if it stops you gotta let it sit for an hour agian.
I will never buy another VICTA after this, i dunno what the hell is going on there but this thing is an absolute pile.
I have had this for 12 months now and am in ther market for a new Honda.
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Body rust coming through paint – Lawn mower has been stored in shed. Used for light domestic lawn maintenance on buffalo. Lawn mower always blown clean after every use. Mechanically great lawn mower and never skips a beat. After 3 years it is starting to develop rust on the body. The rust is noticeable on the grey paint work. Sprayed the body down with silicone spray to stop rust development. Show details
Easy to start, smooth ,quiet and very economical – I bought a new Victa Corvette with the 4 stroke 675 EXI briggs and stratton engine and steel chassis last season. I bought it from the local mower shop as they price matched Bunnings and the mower was fully assembled ready to go and they also included a complimentary oil change after five mows. I also like to support the little guy rather than… Read more
large corporations when I can.
I decided to buy VICTA again after having a 32 year run with a Victa Ultima with a 5hp techumseh 4 stroke engine and steel chassis. It has done a mountain of work over the years including mowing my quarter acre block and friends yards etc.
I think the secret to mower longetivity is maintenance which includes changing the oil every year or two and air filter and spark plug every third. Interestingly the new one is good for life according to Victa as far as oil is concerned with just an annual oil level check and top up if required. I think I will continue with the oil change regime even if it maybe overkill with this new tech motor.
From my experience the most crucial ingredient to trouble free performance from any small petrol engine is good fuel. This means E10 should be avoided as it tends to leave a sticky residue behind if the machine is left standing for even short periods which plays havoc with the motors carby causing jets to foul or the float to stick resulting in poor running or not starting at all. So I try to use regular unleaded as a rule in all my petrol powered garden equipment.
The new Victa is definetly a big improvement over the old one. It uses a lot less fuel maybe half as much as the old one. It is also very quiet and smooth with virtually no vibration. The emphasis seems to be on torque rather than horsepower as it has plenty of grunt whilst operating at lower revolutions per minute. Best of all it starts first pull with no priming or fiddling. Just put fuel in it and pull the starter cord with the throttle in the start position.
Victa have the option of an alloy base / chassis which is significantly dearer but probably only necessary if you live near the sea for corrosion resistance although if you utilize the chassis mounted hose fitting and flush the underside after every mow then I can't see corrosion being an issue with the steel chassis.
The Corvette comes with a mulch plug which works well but you have to be mindful of the direction u are mowing in to make the most of it. As already mentioned the chassis is also fitted with a hose attachment which allows you to easily flush clean the underside of the chassis when you are finished mowing. Soft feel handle grips are fitted and are comfortable to use. The grass catcher is fitted with flaps that u can open to maximise catching ability or close when transversing dusty ground to minimise dust.
To sum up the Victa Corvette 675EXI is a very good mower which also looks the part with its smart red and grey finish.
I have problems starting this lawnmower – Purchased 18 months ago and after 12 months it became difficult to start. Have had it serviced, fuel replaced , spark plug replaced and air filter cleaned. Still same issues with getting it started. Dealer blames the fuel and told me to purchase smaller quantity to keep it fresh. Haven't use it for about 3 weeks and now it won't start. However,… Read more
once started it does do a reasonable job but you need to get it started first! Regret ever purchasing this lawnmower and wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
easy starting and cuts well – The mower is light, easy to move around and cuts well, starting is a breeze. The grass appears to be cut more refined, allowing the catcher to hold more, which means less trips to the green waste bin.......why 4 stars then? When cutting alongside the garden bed which has a wooden border the mower wheels kept getting snagged on the wooden border,… Read more
which was annoying but not a disaster- axles to wide maybe ? Still I am happy with the mower and would recommend it as a reliable purchase.
Poor front axle construction – A really good mower from a mechanical point of view. The front wheel alignment is hopeless after just a few uses. It’s bent the axle in just in normal use mowing against a concrete wall. I’ve lost all confidence in the brand after having a Victa Pace for twenty five years. An otherwise good mechanically start first pull mower completely let down… Read more
by cheap steel construction that bends like a cheap toy when put under normal every day use. Prompt Mowers Hornsby do not stand behind the product they sell and have been totally unprofessional in their dealings on this matter. Never again.
Excellent choice – Starts 1st time every time, used every week to every 2nd week for 8 years with its first service only a month ago, this mower is a warhorse I highly recommend it, victa chassis the best... Briggs and stratton engines super reliable Show details
a very good mower – The mower is an ideal machine to cut the grass, it is easy to manipulate , and the cut is even, the blades could be mowed up and down according to the cut that is required, the start is easy only just a pull of the cord and the motor is on , i cut the grass once a month, and, the refill fuel once every 2 months , however it depends the way i use… Read more
the machine, i like this machine as it is the perfect machine, and, i have got what i paid for. The catcher is quite large, and, i empty it once every 30 to 45 minutes.
Very average! – This mower was purchased new in early 2014. Has the 725 Series 190cc 4-stroke engine. Powerful enough for regular lawn mowing. Hard to start when cold which is very annoying. Easy hot start. Does not seem very fuel efficient. Need to use earmuffs when operating. Expensive to buy but little maintenance required. Very average! Show details
was good till it stopped going backwards – pleasure to use ,easy to start ,fuel tank seams to last longer, mine has self drive lever , unfortunetly thats where to pleasure stops , 6mths old and now wont go backwards, rang the suppliers, and told me its not a warranty thing , sounds like poor response to me Show details
Easy Mowing – A great mower that is easy to manoeuvre and operate. Starts very easily each time, and being self propelled it is easy to move around on the grass. Have a fairly big yard so if I am using the catcher and the grass is fairly long it does have to be emptied a couple of times. Seems fairly good on the fuel so can get a couple of uses out of it… Read more
before I need to refuel. A lot of my lawn area is quite hard but the mower seems to move around on it no problem. The only downside I find is I needed someone to come and help me get it out of the boot of my car as it is a bit too heavy for me and the boot on my car is fairly deep.
Over priced and under powered – Starts easily and easy to manoeuvre although height adjustment handle protrudes past outside of cutting area which inhibits cutting close to fence line. Engine revs too slowly and stalls as soon as it hits a small mound of my kikiyu grass. Very disappointed with the performance of this mower. Show details
Very difficult to start – Since purchasing a new Victa Corvette 400 lawn mower over 12 mths ago for $599 I have found it very difficult or unable to start .The store didnt have a Masport in stock .Have been back to the store where the mover was purchased with no joy ! I have since gone back to using our very old Masport after a service which starts first or 2nd pull . I… Read more
would not purchase this Victa mower again . I now have a mower that has only been used 6 times collecting dust , very disappointing.
dissappointing – The belt that drives the self propulsion continuously dislodges so you spend most of time repairing this machine. It was recommended to me for my size garden but it cannot handle it. Show details
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So, moving forward or backwards, the self propelled system has fallen apart and I had an issue with… Read more (+4 replies)