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Originally Posted by anobserver
Hey all,
I have two older Victas, a 20yo four and an even older 2 stroke. Both look pretty beaten up but start easily and cut well. Have just put new blades on each and they're running ok, but won't last forever.
I was looking over the row of new mowers at my local store. Its an old school affair run by an older couple, and they're always flat out.
Anyway, I was looking for a four-blader that also mulches for our suburban patch. Its a reasonably sized yard, and was wondering everyone thinks of the Masport brand. They suggested masport because they believe parts are easier to get and that the build quality is better than the current Chinese made Victas.
I was directed to this option:
https://masport.com.au/outdoor-garde...bo-mow-n-stow-
I have an elderly parent who occasionally asks me what i'll do with an inheritance. Maybe he expects me to talk about cars or holidays. Instead I regularly respond about lashing out on a new mower. He loves it!
Thanks in advance,
NB for you DFB, my much used 2 stroke.
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I had one of those 19inch steel based Masport's, mine had the larger 190cc Briggs and Stratton 850 on it.
https://masport.com.au/outdoor-garde...st-s19-2-n1-ic
I had that thing for less than 3 months before the axle ground into the chassis, it was basically scrap after that and couldn't be repaired. Now, my usage case is more than most homeowners, but nowhere as much as a full time lawn contractor. However, that's not something I have had happen with any of the countless other mowers I have had over the years. And for that reason I just can't recommend them.
Considering how you mention having a larger yard, I would be aiming for a 19 inch base, preferably alloy and with a larger engine than the 150cc on the Masport you linked above.
Victa Corvette 400 with the 163cc engine. The base is steel on this one -
https://www.victa.com/au/en_au/produ...vette-400.html
Victa Mustang with the 190cc engine. I have had a number of these over the years, this is an alloy base that is very high quality, a step above the cheaper steal bases. You pay more for this one, but it will last a LOT longer than a steel base mower. The engine also has a cast iron bore for longevity.
https://www.victa.com/au/en_au/produ...stang-850.html
Bushranger 48AL7M with a 196cc engine with a cast iron bore. Alloy base and built like a tank.
https://bushrangerpe.com.au/browse-p...loy-base-mower
I can vouch for both the Victa Mustang and Bushranger, both very good machines.