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Victa Classic Cut
Lol do not waste your time with this POS
Don't know if this is updated model as the problem doesn't mirror the problems of previous reviews but I bought this mower couple months ago only used 3 times
Mower works great for first half an hour but after that it starts rhythmically sputtering like the fuel line is clogged or something wrong with the carby.
New fuel new oil cleaned up etc, still does it. Again, only after about half an hour of use. Its like it wasn't built to tolerate mowing large yards.
I had it replaced on warranty from bunnos and used even cleaner high octane fuel and a fresh bottle of SAE-30 oil.
Same bollocks again. This mower is a POS. Don't waste your time on it like i did. Victa have gone in the toilet.
Purchased in December 2020 for $399.00.
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Russ Greater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
This is a great mower light easy to manouver and catcher or mulch is great to. Excellent mower for 400.00
Classic cut is light easy to manouver and start. Great allround mower. 5year warranty is best mower for 400.00. Easy to assemble and choice to mulch or catch is incredible.
Purchased in January 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse Retail Stores for $399.00.
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SteveMetropolitan Adelaide, SA
- 3 reviews
- 5 likes
Mine was bulletproof
I treated mine like rubbish for years. I was always going to get around to changing the oil... next time. I know how to treat a mower and yet time pressures and hassles got in the way. So almost four years in (I have a very large rear lawn and also front lawn) - I checked the dip stick and made a pact with myself I would change the oil next holidays. I must had not secured the oil cap as while I was mowing it came off and it took me a few seconds to figure out what that liquid was spraying on the mower - it was raining oil! Anyway, lots of sear...Read more
ching as I had lost the manual, finally this site [link removed] confirmed that I wasn't blind, there was no oil plug to drain the oil. You actually tip the engine to drain. Filled it up with new oil, started right back up. Doesn't even blow any smoke, starts every time. My son has used it too and run right over anything. If some people have trouble it must be a quality control problem because mine is bulletproof. So luck of the draw, I hit on a winner. I would buy it again, got mine from Bunnings.Purchased in November 2016 at Bunnings Warehouse for $399.00.
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S14series2Hobart, TAS
- 4 reviews
- 1 like
Most poorly designed junk you will ever buy
As per title, everything that can come loose, or break has done, the pull cord, return spring, coil lead even fell out, leaks fuel, won’t start, allergic to water, will never buy another Victa product in my life
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Amber PenneyMetropolitan Adelaide, SA
- 2 reviews
- Verified purchase
Great
Great mower well worth the price! Used on wet high thick grass and cut with no problem at all. Plastic catcher is a great feature, awesome size and easy to empty
Purchased in May 2020 at Bunnings Warehouse for $399.00.
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Kymbo
- 2 reviews
Leaks half of sump all in 20mins dont buy
Brought this mower from Bunnings and leaked oil from air cleaner from day one.thought it was oil from the air cleaner so rang it out and put a little oil in it to trap dust.everytime I mow the lawn 50ml of oil leaks out of air cleaner all over the deck and drips onto the ground.The oil is comming from the sump when operating and conning out of air cleaner?Bunnings don't want to know about it and said I have to take it to a Victa dealer for warranty.Rang two dealers to book it in and they were rude and were not interested at all because I diddnt...Read more
purchase from them,so I'm stuck with this mower that uses more oil than a two stroke engine,so they say poor man pays twice....take my advice and spend a little more money and buy your mower from an authorised dealer and don't buy a VictaPurchased in October 2019 at Bunnings for $399.00.
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nyoungFar North Queensland, QLD
- 2 reviews
Does the Job, just !
Started good, light and maneuverable. If you keep your grass short cuts ok, struggles in long grass due to power. If you cut long grass go to a more powerful Victa. Started hunting after 20/30 ??, have to see if it does that next week. Overall yes did the job.
Purchased in April 2020 at Bunnings Warehouse for $399.00.
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DanielleWestern Australia
- 4 reviews
- 1 like
Affordable, does the job.
A smooth running mower, it’s our first brand new mower and it’s worth the money. I have a huge amount of lawn and every 60-90 meters I have to empty the catch. Sometimes I just leave it off if the grass isn’t too long.
This takes Petrol. I wish the tank was slightly bigger as I have to fill it every time I mow the lawn, but not a big deal in the scheme of things.
Purchased in November 2019 at Bunnings Warehouse for $399.00.
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DominicCentral Queensland, QLD
Not bad eh
Bought from bunnings. Paid $399 for it. I have a 800 square meter block that's almost all yard/lawn. I can do both front and back yard on one tank. Happy with that. Quality so far is very good. Starts first pull every time for me. well worth the money paid.
Purchased for $399.00.
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SamGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
Leaked all of it's oil and stopped working.
Brand new, followed all setup instructions to the letter.
It struggled with any grass over ankle height.
Lots of rattling and shaking.
Leaked out all of it's oil within a few minutes and then stopped working.
For $400 you'd expect a lot more, not to mention a product that actually works.
I'd highly recommend buying a different brand.
Purchased in October 2019 at Bunnings Warehouse for $400.00.
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RichardGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
- 31 reviews
- 21 likes
Victa's value compromise
The fact a lot of people think this is a great mower speaks to Australia's low expectations of quality.
It's functional, but obvioulsy very cheaply made - my concern is that Victa have gone below a fit-for-purpose standard in saving cost on this line. For example, the flimsy plastic throttle control that breaks off when you use it - how hard can it be to make a simple part like that?
When using it I heard a lot of rattling and metallic bumping such that it felt like it was going to fly apart; not very confidence inspiring. And no, it didn't cut very well (underpowered) or catch very well.
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AndrewGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
- 6 reviews
- 2 likes
Tough workhorse
This mower I bought to replace my 36 year old 2 stroke Victa. I wanted a 4 stroke. This is so much quieter and easier to push. Starts 1st go and cute well. So far very reliable.. it's a Victa!
Purchased in August 2019 at Bunnings Warehouse for $399.00.
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Vic
- 5 reviews
- 3 likes
As of March 2019, they are made in China
In March 2019, production of the Bunnings Victa Mowers changed - they are now made in China, instead of being made in Australia.
They look similar, but this is how you can tell the difference:
The old Aussie built ones have the Handlebar screwed to the top of the chassis, while the Chinese ones have the bottom of the handlebar screwed to the sides of the chassis. Chinese one has a rubber grip on the handlebar, Aussie ones you're grabbing the bare metal handlebar.
The Chinese model also has cheaper wheels, it's too early to tell about the Paintwork quality/ if it will rust out.
If I need a new mower, I will either buy a Victa 2-Stroke or buy an Aldi Gardenline Mower for $139 when they go on sale every October/November.
Purchased in June 2017 at Bunnings Warehouse.
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Ray CSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 7 reviews
- 1 like
So far, so good
Bought a Victa 'Classic Cut' with Briggs and Stratton 4-stroke engine to replace my ~12 y.o. Victa 2-stroke. Needed assembly, and I found the instructions inadequate with no mention of the bottom part of the handle, which I put together by trial and error. I looked for the petrol tap, choke control and petrol injector, all required to start the old 2-stroke, and found none of these. Put in oil according to instructions, and found the dip stick hit the sides of the tube on the way down, such that you needed to let the oil drain in for 30 m...Read more
inutes before you could see how much oil is in the sump. The oil port, half under the starter pulley, seems not well placed. Found the mower started on the third pull, and have now used it five times, starting easily each time. The machine purrs, unlike the roar of the old 2-stroke. The catcher is essentially identical to the old 12 y.o. model, so I now have two catchers. The new one still has the annoying pockets on either side of the entry, which catch hard-to empty grass - these would be better if sealed off. The new mower cuts and throws well into the catcher, which I guess is a function of new blades. The plastic tyres on the wheels look like they may not last the distance. I will now have to face up to changing the oil, which does not look to be the easiest with the machine needing upending to drain old oil out of the inlet hole. I would have preferred a 2-stroke, which seemed a more powerful engine, and which had a choke and a petrol injector that you could play with if having trouble getting the engine to start. If the present model won't start, I have no idea what to do.Purchased in May 2019 at Bunnings Warehouse for $399.00.
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Dan B
- 6 reviews
- 3 likes
Very Impressed
I've read some pretty nasty reviews of this little mower, but my worries were put to rest after the first use. For a mid-low tier mower it's certainly more capable than I gave it credit for.
I let my lawn get really bad- hadn't mowed it for over a year. The grass is a diabolical mixture of Buffalo and weeds and this little mower cut through even the worst thick grass I've ever seen. It did not stall even once.
After assembly it started on the 2nd pull. The only negative thing I have to say about it is, the throttle cable is too long, as havi...Read more
ng the throttle assembly mounted in the top notch makes the controls less accessible. Not a huge deal though, I just have the cable flapping about, as cable-tying it to the struts restricts cable motion.Purchased in June 2018 at Bunnings Warehouse for $399.00.
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savvy shopperMetropolitan Adelaide, SA
- 5 reviews
- 1 like
Lite, Zippy & a cut above
I have a medium size yard and as a single mum try to do most of my own garden maintenance. This mower is easy to start and mows my lawns with easy maneuverability. I usually have to refill in between the 4th & 5th cut so once ever 3 months. It is light & compact and packs neatly away in my small shed. Perhaps a little more expensive than some of the cheaper mowers on the market however the extra dollars are well spent. Love my Victa!
Purchased in March 2017 at Bunnings Warehouse for $478.00.
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MillerSydney, NSW
- 5 reviews
Great machine
Great machine very easy to manoervure and simple to operate
Great for a flat land or gentle slops not so good on a very high slop
Battery isn’t as good as i was told by the sales person
Cather is a decent size for a residential home use
next time i would buy same brand but the petrol one
Very happy with it
Purchased in September 2018 at Bunnings Warehouse for $499.00.
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MezaFar North Queensland, QLD
- 2 reviews
Loving it..
We got this victa lawn mower the other week. And we are loving it. For a smaller size it goes really well. There is a peep hole, to see how far the grass is in the catcher, which is really convenient. Also it is nice a light, a starts instantly. We are really happy with this purchase.
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beachsiderSydney, NSW
- 10 reviews
- 6 likes
- Verified purchase
Super Reliable!
I bought the Victa classic cut lawnmower from Bunnings two years ago after having experienced breakdown twice with Ryobi mowers and I couldn't be happier. It's super reliable in all conditions with very little maintenance required except oil change every few months, it starts in one or two attempts every time and catcher does a brilliant job. Highly recommended!
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GrimaceBrisbane
- 5 reviews
- 2 likes
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Great Lawn Mower
Having used cheaper lawn mowers in the past few years, they all ended up having issues. It was about time I paid a bit more and I wish I did sooner. This victa lawn mower is well built, the quality is excellent, i love the plastic catcher and its great on fuel. Would buy victa again!
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I have asked many questions and your members do not answer. It is a hoax.
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Why don't your victa members answer.
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Are bunnings victa mowers made in nsw kemps creek,or china. Do they have ballbearing wheels and pressed steel chassis,as victa dealers say they are rubbish and won't touch them.
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Details
Category | Petrol Lawn Mowers |
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Price (RRP) | $419.00 |
Power Source | Petrol |
Features | Quick-Start Motor |
Catcher Type | Rigid |
Cutting Deck Material | Steel |
Cutting Width | 457 mm |
Height of Cut | 11 mm to 70 mm |
Number of Blades | 2 |
Weight | 26 kg |
Manufacturer Warranty | 2 year(s) |
Engine / Motor | |
Engine Name | Briggs & Stratton 500E Series |
Engine Type | 4-Stroke and OHV (Overhead Valve) |
Brand | Briggs & Stratton |
Engine Displacement | 140 cc |
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