Victa Mustang

This machine performed way above and beyond what I expected. I used it commercially, initially it was purchased specifically for work in new housing estates with narrow side passages that could not accommodate my commercial machines. Not long after purchasing it however I found myself using it at a wide variety of jobs due to it being far lighter… Read more

and more manoeuvrable than larger commercial mowers. It was easy to get up and down stairs that were common at many strata blocks. This machine cuts wells, starts easy, fuel efficient, is relatively quiet and is just easy to use. For the residential work it was designed for, the self propelled system was very good , however I found when using the mulch function in a commercial setting it would clog up and so I just removed the whole self propelled system. Given how light this machine is, it did not make it any harder to use, in fact I think it was better as a push mower. I continued using this mower regularly, subjecting it to wear and tear far beyond what it was designed for and it just kept going. The only thing I did beyond regular maintenance was replace a wheel and more recently lost one of the handle clamp locks, which was not surprising given the heavy workload. Used it to cut grass of all lengths and on various terrain - Cuts very long grass as long as you don't try and do it faster than is reasonable for a mower at this price point. I used it commercially for about 3 years and still have it to this day, currently it's at my Parents house as I maintain their property. Still working well, see photos. and video.

Great classic lawn mower, very powerful with the 160cc two stroke engine. Being the VEX60 engine it has the most powerful Victa two stroke engine before they were discontinued. This is definitely noticable as it feels like it’s got more grunt than my 4 stroke 190cc Mustang and doesn’t bog down unless the grass gets really thick/wet. It is a little… Read more

bit louder than the 4 stroke though.

As with all Victa two strokes, the kill switch on the carby is a bit finicky and I have had trouble with it twice not turning off but you can get new rubber boots for them or bypass the switch altogether. As these are long discontinued and you’ll be buying second hand, I do recommend doing some research on maintenance. Very easy and parts are still plentiful at the time of writing

The full alloy deck is ideal as there is no corrosion and also very light and easy to manoeuvre. 19” edge to edge deck I love as it leaves very little to sometimes zero edge to whipper snip. The plastic skirts also prevent the base scratching your garden edging though the plastic does wear out if you’re constantly running against it. The height of cut can go very low pretty much until it hits dirt and the 4 blade system cuts very well

The catcher has two adjustable vents at the back which help it fill up all the way, though it is still little small for my liking.

All in all it is a great mower with plenty of grunt, ideal for medium sized lawns. I have a 700m2 block with a fair amount of lawn and feel this mower is perfect

Good solid Lawnmower - detailed review – I purchased the Victa Mustang 725exi self propelled mower a bit over 2 months ago and wanted to put it through some hard work prior to writing my detailed review. I purchased from GYC Narellan who are great to deal with. They preassemble, oil, fuel and test to start. I use this mower for a part time mowing business (I am aware it's not a… Read more

commercial mower) and I am mowing some very overgrown properties lately.... Early thoughts on the positives are as follows. Nicely designed mower I really like the red and dark gray which is good for hiding dirt and grass although I clean it after a days mow with WD40 Lawn and Garden cleaner (great stuff by the way). It has a wash port for cleaning which does a ok job but generally I don't use it. I prefer to tip it up and not on its sides , and clean underneath. (Safety tip whenever you are cleaning near or replacing the blades unplug the spark plug you don't want to accidentally start it and lose a finger or worse) The mower is super easy to start and it always starts 1st time. It doesn't have a blade or engine break which to be honest I prefer not to have. The 4 swing back blades give a really nice cut, it does have a mulching plug and it does mulch well but I prefer to catch grass as it gives a nicer finish, also if you accidentally hit something hard they swing back and not damage the crankshaft and can save the engine from catastrophic damage. The blades are very cheap to replace average price is around $30 for 4 blades. And easy to change with the right tools. The 19inch wide deck is a good size to get through some narrow gates and side access to houses, without being too small to do larger properties. The catcher is 50 litres and easy to clean. It does catch very well. The self propelled is fast and easy to engage with the bar. I would estimate it propells around 5km an hour although I can't find anything official on that. The self propelled feels strong as it pulls well , it has not had problems climbing on hills although nothing really steep yet, I will comment on what can be improved on it shortly. The mower has ball bearing wheels so should be good for durability. It's great on fuel and hasn't used any oil yet. I am using genuine Briggs and Stratton SAE30 oil. I changed it after a few hours of break in and change it every 20 to 25 hours, although it's says the oil never needs to be changed, for my use I will definitely continue to change it. I would still recommend changing the oil even in light use. The Briggs and Stratton 725exi engine sometimes gets a bad wrap , it's actually a good motor , but it does need some extra care it's not like the old Briggs and Stratton flat head engines that can cop a beating. The engine is relatively quiet compared to other petrol engines although I wouldn't consider it super quiet , I have found Honda mowers I used in the past to be a bit quieter. Power is good not underpowered but I do wish for just for a bit more for some of the overgrown grass but regular to semi high grass it cuts through fine, the next mower I get will be with a Briggs and Stratton 850ic commercial engine or similar. The mower weight is ok around 35.5kg. The Alloy base seems rigid and durable and cleans easy. The top panel on the self propelled drive belt assembly is easy to remove with a T30 screw driver to clean out any built up grass. The Fuel cap and spout are nice and large, easy to access and to fill. The Oil chamber is also easy to access and to check as well as the air filter compartment. (Clean any grass out after every mow it will make a difference in performance) The Spark plug again is easy to access as well. Simple height adjustment with 10 steps on all wheels not separate wheels. The mower can cut very low as well as high to mow down taller grass and weeds. Folds down compact so I find it easy to store and transport. The Handle is nice to hold, comfortable and fairly low vibration... Here are my thoughts on Improvements to make it a 5 star mower. The wheels are a good size at 8 inches but are plastic and takes away from the premium feel, the tire tread is also hard plastic, they don't track true, 2 wheels actually look buckled but it's the wheel tread that's not straight and they don't help much with grip on hills or slightly damp grass. The self propelled rotates smooth on the rear right wheel but the rear left has a slight skip like the cog has a rough spot although it doesn't appear to impact performance. Power could be just a bit better but you would get that on the more expensive machines or larger engines. There is a lot of plastic on the engine , the cover which scratches easy , the carburettor and air filter cover are all plastic so not sure about long term durability. I don't like the gap between the engine and base it lets grass through although I suspect it would help with airflow and picking up of the grass. Having a grass catcher with a full indicator like some of the Masport models would be handy. It would be good if the handle was adjustable I am 6ft 4 it's ok for me but more adjustment would help with comfort. The black handle frame where the lock in levers rub the paint off if they aren't really tight I found that out on the first day of use. The self propelled speed is fast which I like but being able to go a bit slower sometimes would be handy and riding the clutch bar is not recommended as belt and clutch/gearbox damage will occur. I am aware it's not a multi speed gearbox when I bought it. I do wish it was a little lighter when lifting (sometimes required) or pushing, without the self propelled it can be heavy as your pushing the rear axle through the gearbox and that creates some resistance. I do wish it had a side discharge flap for mowing overgrown lawn. I look after my equipment, clean and service regularly. Always use fresh fuel (91 unleaded with a fuel stabiliser) not e10, as fuel starts to go bad after 30 days so a stabiliser especially for non regular use does help with reducing gum deposits in the carburettor. I see some negative reviews here on product review this hasn't been my total experience, for a domestic mower it is a solid machine, clean it regularly, change the oil often, clean the air filter and always use fresh fuel, look after the mower and it will be great. After all it is a machine and sometimes things can go wrong , fingers crossed it continues to be solid for me. Finally I find the instruction manual a bit vague it's fine for me as I know mowers fairly well but for the inexperienced it may not be that helpful. Overall I am happy with this mower, it won't be my long term mower as I will need to get a heavy duty commercial mower later but it's doing the job for me and well at the moment. I am aware this is a very long review but before I purchased I struggled to find a lot of information about this mower, So I really hopes this helps anyone considering purchasing this model, :) Cheers

Fantastic easy to start mower – Bought this mower at the beginning of the year when my buffalo lawn was extremely thick and long after the rain. My 15 year old Victa Tornado v60 2 stroke kept stalling trying to cut it. Thought it was time to retire it and after some research and Choice magazine recommendation, I went with the Victa Mustang 850. The engine starts first pull… Read more

every time and effortlessly cuts the buffalo that the old mower so struggled with. My only disappointment is that whilst the engine is US built, the rest is made and put together in China! Another once great Aussie company has sold out (apparently now owned by the engine maker Briggs and Stratton).

Designed for my property – Purchased a Victa Mustang 19 inch Self Propelled lawn mower after our existing Victa Corvette 500 had stopped. Our property is a large block, sloping with many garden strips to mow around I was fortunate enough to be able to borrow a couple of new mowers to test The Honda 19R ,166cc and the Victa Corvette 400, 163cc Both did a great job in cutting… Read more

the heavy buffalo grass. They were heavy to manage around the garden strips and were a task to push I looked at the Victa Corvette 400 Self Propelled at $879 and I was going to purchase it, however the dealer showed me the Mustang 19 inch with the same motor and an alloy base, it was much lighter The mower was bought from Taylor’s Outdoor at Warners Bay NSW for $999 It performs better then I had expected and is not hard to push when the self-propelled mode is not engaged The Mustang features 163cc Briggs & Stratton motor that is easy to start, height adjustment for all wheels and an easy to operate self-propelled system that is a pleasure to operate The area I mow includes our own property and a shared council allotment, both the catcher and the mulching work well This is a great machine that has a recommended retail price of $1279.00; we paid $999.00, which seems to be the going rate for sales The Victa Mustang totally suits our large block

Lemon – Bought mower January 2021 , started mower and found it running very rough ... rang place of purchase and was asked to bring back for inspection. Picked mower up and told all good but on starting up at home found it still running rough returned to place of purchase , mower delivered to my home 2 weeks later still running like it is starving for… Read more

fuel !!!! Tried to use several times but always reverted back to my old mower. Mower taken to different dealer and admittedly running a good deal better but very hard to mow Buffalo grass due to terrible design of alloy base (I told salesperson that mower is required to cut Buffalo) .... absolute worst mower I have ever owned . Cost $899 January 2021 LEMON