Victa Commando CMS485 (700, 4 Stroke)

Ticks all the boxes – Had a 2010 Honda that needed replacing but new Buffalo Buck models had lots of reviews on this site re constricted shute clogging with grass. Also did not want Honda bar that you have to hold down otherwise engine stops , me thinks would get annoying having to keep starting each time stop to empty catcher, new Honda also had no throttle as has an… Read more

auto choke.

This Honda Powered Victa however gives you that great Honda engine and I like it that you can turn the revs down more than a briggs engine I believe. Very quiet. Also Honda engine and steel Victa base make for a mower thats not to Heavy. Has a mulching plug. Today without mulch plug put it to the test on the long Kikuya that was getting a bit wet from light rain - no clogging at all. In my opinion the steel Victa base is better than the alloy one as it seems lighter and doesn't bog down in spongy buffalo grass. Easy to push around. Discontinued yes but Victa still have some in stock and my local Victa Dealer just ordered it in. My advice - get this Honda engine on a Victa that gives you a throttle and a chute that doesn't clog before they are gone.

Mows down the opposition – Bought this for my dad, since his old mower wouldn't start anymore. This mower does a fine job of cutting the grass and keeping the lawns neat and tidy. It's easy to push around the yard and is a sturdy machine. Sometimes my dad needs help starting it, but after that it runs smoothly and easily. Maintenance is simple too.  Show details

worst grass catching mower ever – Leaves grass everywhere ,with the catcher attached front right wheel is smashed by grass you have to mow twice worst mower I have ever owned it moves well ,but that' it starts after 4 pulls,I will be asking for a refund it is not a mower4 older people mowing once is bad enough not twice

Great mower for 60+ female – After procrastinating between Biggs and S., Honda, etc. Came across the Commando - And really happy that I didn't buy 'the first thing I came across'. Just spent 3 hrs cutting grass that hadn't been mown for 5 months (Cairns) and it never missed a beat. Easy to start, easy to empty, hosed it down after it had cooled and looks like brand new… Read more

again! OK, so only the first use but a great experience, and I can tell we're going to be great work mates!

Later: after 15 months in storage this unit started first time. I am so pleased I spent the extra and bought this mower.

Mar 2017 - Sold my place and the gardener for my unit complex bought the lawnmower. I have now bought another house, and I have also bought my second Commando. Yippee! Prepared for first use by dealer; easy to start even when hot