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[DFB FGXR6]

Originally Posted by swamp

hi
How does the Honda Buffalo 195 pushy [or modern equiv] compare to the Victa models

Back in the mid 2000's, I replaced a Victa Razor (which used the same alloy chassis as the Mustang) with a 19-inch Honda Buffalo Buck with the OHC GSV190 engine. The modern equivalent Victa is basically the same deck, the modern Honda has a different deck appearance and updated GCV170 engines, but mostly the same as the Buffalo.



Once I fitted the proper high-lift blades, and with the full width chute, it was very good at catching. The engine was superb, super smooth, quiet and very good on fuel. However, everything else sucked!

What use is a catcher if it always falls off? Apparently they all do it. Victa's don't. I hated the narrow wheels, and combined with the heavy weight, it would sink down into spongy Kikuyu, which made it hard to push. I also hated how the handle bars were positioned, far too low for me and I'm only average height. What pis.ed me off the most was how it failed to proceed within the first 10-minutes of operation, the dealer blamed my fuel, even though they filled it, so it either had bad fuel put in it or there was something in the tank from manufacture.

All of the above is why I don't fanboy over Honda's like most lawnies do. The engines are nice and they are well made, but the functionality sucks. And that's before I start on the self-propelled models and the tiny discharge chute. Next time you see a lawnie running a Honda, take note of how high they have the governor set trying to overcome the small chute blocking up.

Every Victa I have bought has just worked.