Victa Mustang Questions & Answers (page 2 of 2)

I bought my mower from Bunnings. My handle has snapped where the bolts go through. I think due to the constant movement causes metal fatigue. Special Orders at Bunnings should be able to help.

Generally don't need a cast iron bore on the 2 strokes.... So no they don't.... Reason is 2 strokes obviously use oil on the fuel so the bores get much better lubrication.... They simply don't need a cast iron bore.... I use the 2 stroke victa mustang commercially and it gets hammered and is still going strong.... Will outlast any 4 stroke and actually picks up the revs when faced with long and or wet grass.... It's a monster..... Can't say enough nice things about the mustang 2 stroke so I hope this has helped..... Cheers

Both the 2 stroke and the 4 stroke engines are reliable. The main difference from a maintenance viewpoint is that the 2 strokes use a fuel/oil mix in the fuel tank whilst the 4 strokes have fuel only in the tank and oil in a sump at the bottom of the motor.
2 strokes use either a 50:1 fuel oil mis or a 25:1 mis, depending on the quality of the oil you are using.
Neither motor should seize if you use the correct fuel and oil. The most common cause of seizure in either motor is lack of oil. That,s pretty much it.
If you carefully mix qualiy 2 stroke oil with fresh
H fuel for your 2 stroke, there is no reason your Victa shouldn't last you decades. I have an original Victa Corvette which Imthink is a 1964 vintage and is still running normally on its original motor.

My Victa Tornado with 4 stroke Briggs & Stratton engine was far from reliable. Amongst the many problems, it didn't run evenly, made odd noises, was frequently difficult to start, experienced power loss and stopped especially when hot. Problems were evident to some extent when new and built up over time. It had correct oil and was professionally serviced with genuine replacement parts. It seized at around 5 years. I expect more from a mower in this price range with a branded engine and would not buy another.

My Victa Mustang with 4 stroke Honda is a dream by comparison. It was better on day one and one year latter still purrs like the day I bought it. I'm looking forward to many more years reliable service. It cost more, but I'm glad I forked out the extra.

I picked mine up at bunnings, they had best price at the time. I'm you go to the victa web site, click the mower your interested in then enter your postcode it should list everyone who stocks it locally

Thanks, looks like the dealer list is the same regardless of which model, I'll ring around. Was your mower in a flat pack or assembled?

Yes, Victa usually use the same catchers, get the models of your mower and go down to your local Victa store and they might be able to order in for you.

Hi Callum 31, I have been using a Victa Mustang with the VEX60 engine now for 12 months and in that time I have found that the mower has no trouble cutting tall grass, it has a governor that increases the RPMs as required. The engine starts first pull every time hot or cold. As far as the mulching function goes, this is the first mower I have owned with this feature so it is hard to compare, but unless the grass is really long this feature works fine saving time emptying the catcher. I use this mower to mow a quarter acre house block and am very happy with it. I would recommend this mower and engine.

Cool thanks so much I just boughten a Victa Mustang MCA482 with the alloy chassis and the Victa VEX60 2 stroke engine on it.

Hi Callum31. I have lots of experience with the Victa 2 strokes and can confirm that they are extremely reliable and long- lived. Apart from my 12 month old Mustang 2 stroke, I also have a 1964 Victa Corvette 2 stroke which Has never needed a rebuild and still starts easily and runs well. I use it from time to time on my lawn and it cuts as well as my new one.
Some people throw out old Victas thinking they are worn out but they can normally be bought back to life with a few simple adjustments and cheap spare parts.
There is nothing to suggest that the modern 2 strokes are not made as we ell as the old ones, and in fact, are probably made better.
As for long grass- you will have noticed how well your new machine handles those conditions. The Victa 2 stroke is the only dedicated mower engine in the world now and it does the job very well. It is a shame that we are now seeing a huge influx of Chinese made machines at very cheap prices. I predict that these machines will force the quality machines out of the market, or at least, the quality will drop.
Rest assured that your new Victa will last you decades.

I worked in the design Dept's of Victa for 10 years in the 6o's & 70'S. The design and testing efforts would have a take a lot to surpass I still own and use a Victor 1968 corvette.

I am now looking at updating my mower and irrespective of above preferences it will be a Victa with alloy baseplate and a 2 motor ( for the record I have shares In "Rover") but at the end day you get what you pay for for,

Hops this helps.