Mervyn victor richardson developed the victa rotary lawnmower in august 1952. Vintage mowers victa lawn mower mower, lawn mower, retro. I had the worst time trying to start this old machine and the lawn was too long. Victa mowers is now a multimillion dollar industry exporting to 30 countries around the world.
If your into old victa s then this is the place to go. Oklahoma man boasts impressive collection of vintage lawnboy mowers. Buy victa and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Needless to say, these lawn mowers became successful, with many models today copying the say rotary motor design. How to start a modern victa 2 stroke mower by the book. Carburettor suits all sanli, gardeners choice, victa v40 and chinese mowers. Lawrence hall, a boat engine builder, invented a rotary blade lawn mower to cut his parents lawn in 1948.
These models usually have just a single speed but some have a gear lever allowing you to select between two or three speeds. Victa lawn mowers really are a classic australian brand. There are still plenty of this model adorning garages and sheds across the country, but. Important information victa 2 stroke engine fuel oil ratio 25. Art, baby, books, magazines, business, cameras, cars, bikes, boats. It all started with the restoration of one victa mower for jake and his father allan, but now, its. My next door neighbours vintage victa lawnmowers landscaping equipment, garden equipment. Victa lawnmowers to end australian production of engines. Victas engineering and product testing team ensures that practical innovation is a key aspect of every victa product. Patented a lawn mower where you push it and a blade cuts the grass.
See more ideas about lawn, lawn mower and lawn and garden. Their tried and true dependability is plain in the range of victa lawnmower accessories and parts to keep them running well. Due to victa s ever increasing demand to produce more and more mowers, this particular model was mass produced and became the most recognised victa mower for years to come. Early days of modcons on lawn mowers, dont forget to empty the catcher nothing small about this machine. Victa mowers are a quality brand made in australia. Some push mower engines come with a cover or shroud. A lawn mower also named as mower, grass cutter or lawnmower is a machine utilizing one or more revolving blades to cut a grass surface to an even height. There will be two videos in this series, where we investigate in this one and repair. I was offered this mower some years back and jumped on it.
The mower s engine was made in south australia, and the chassis and most other parts were made in sydney. In 1988 directors of the company effected the largest management buyout in australian history when they purchased sunbeamvicta. There were 5,000 golden anniversary models manufactured, as against a standard production run of 50,000 mowers. If you know the model number of your victa product, enter it by selecting your product below, then inputting the number in the search window to locate operators manual, illustrated parts lists and wiring diagrams.
Victa 18, early department store, victa viceroy and victa envoy models to restore. Victa g4 lm carburettor plastic type victa g3 carburettor metal type victa power torque pull start repair instructions. Garry borrowed mervyns cylinderbased power mower which was heavy to transport and to operate. Victa mowers are as fairdinkum, trueblue and dinkydi as any other australian staple. The victa lawn mower is a rotary mower which was first commercially produced by the australian company victa in 1952. This firm exports widely and it is claimed to be 1996 the largest mower manufacturer in the world. Victa products are designed and tested to ensure they are durable, practical and delivers on consumers expectations to get their gardening job done. Victa rotary lawnmower 1952 power mower with rotating cutting blade. The mowers engine was made in south australia, and the chassis and most other parts were made in sydney. Victa lawnmower assembly and owners manual pdf download. Garry borrowed mervyns victa 14 cylinderbased power mower which was heavy to transport and to operate. Enter your products model number in the format that matches your product tag. The victa lawn mower was invented in 1952, in the backyard of mervyn victor richardson in concord, australia. Get the best deal for victa lawnmowers from the largest online selection at ebay.
Victa 2 stroke motors really are better than their 4 strokes. Mervyn victor richardson developed the victa rotary lawn mower in august 1952. In 1951, mervyns son garry mowed lawns to earn money in university holidays. From vegemite to the meat pie, holden cars and milton mangoes, victa is aussie as anything. Victa spare parts manual, volume 2 vinyl folder, illustrated parts for all models 197274. It is a lawn mower brand to look after and maintain, rather than a throwaway item to replace repeatedly. Dont forget electricpowered cordless mowers, which are compact, quiet and perfect for smaller backyards.
As australias favourite mower, we are proud to be recognized. The height of the cut grass may be fixed by the design of the mower, but generally is adjustable by the operator, typically by a single master lever, or by a lever or nut and bolt on each of the machines wheels. Victa electric lawnmower assembly and owners manual 28 pages. It was invented by mervyn victor robinson, who had created it from garage scraps. Rover scott bonner genuine spare parts price book, vinyl folder, at least 100.
Victa lawn mower manuals manualslib has more than 43 victa lawn mower manuals click on an alphabet below to see the full list of models starting with that letter. Petrol powered lawn mowers are available with 2stroke or 4stroke engines and come in a variety of engine sizes and power levels. Victa lawnmowers to end australian production of engines as sales plummet. In 1988 directors of the company effected the largest management buyout in australian history when they purchased sunbeam victa. Victa 18v start 18 petrol mower and victa 18v start 18 petrol mower and 18v blower kit combo. As it is the mower that got me started, and while fairly noncollectable, one of my favorites, i thought i might provide what i know on the victa vc160 and its family for anyone who is interested to learn a little more about an aussie mower from the early 70s. Nov 11, 2018 victa models 19551971 victa model identification 19551971 early model victa s quite collectible these days. The imperial story might be grand, but it is not simple. More inappropriate ads from the past advertising history, old advertisements. It was used for the lawns of a magnificent carindale home and the bloke built a new home with very small internal lawns and a large steep verge on a corner and found this could not get grip to climb. For innovation that delivers, it has to be a victa. There are still plenty of this model adorning garages and sheds across the country, but this is original.
The victa brand is currently owned by the american engine manufacturer. Victa advert of the vintage labels, vintage ads, vintage posters, retro advertising. Victa rotary lawnmower australia innovates powerhouse museum. Victa ultimate keystart self propelled lawnmower gympie. Today, we pay homage to mervyn victor richardson, who made the menial. Victa 18 special lawn mower, power rotary twostroke petrol, metal rubber paper plastic, designed and made by victa mowers pty ltd, parramatta road, concord, sydney, new south wales, australia, 1957. Patented a lawn mower where you push it and a blade cuts the grass the date is wron but the year is right sep 18, 1921. A bit different to its initial models in the 1950s, victa has expanded to offer a large range of lawn mowers that are known the world over for enduring quality and topnotch craftsmanship, designed. Victa is an iconic band, going back as far as 55 years. It was not the first rotary lawnmower ever developed, but it was cheaper, lighter and easier to use than the mowers that came before. Vintage australian made lawn mowers and its engines. Victa models 19551971 victa model identification 19551971 early model victas quite collectible these days. My wife and i took a trip on saturday 9220 from brisbane to inverell nsw just to have a look at the victa museum well, was it good.
Mower carby carburettor suits sanli, gardeners choice, victa. Demand for the mowers was high with the growth of postwar suburbia. Victa lawnmower collection research data australia. The victa lawn mower was invented in 1952, in the backyard of mervyn victor richardson 18941972 in concord, australia. Victa revolutionised the lawn mower into how we know it today a pushcart style that turns grass into lawns as the victa slogan goes. Oklahoma man boasts impressive collection of vintage lawn boy mowers. Operating manual and spare parts list for qualcast side wheel power mower. Technological change and society in postworld war two australia.
Mervyn wanted to design a new mower for his sons business. Today it would probably advise us not to operate in bare feet or thongs. Need help selecting the right victa lawn mower for you. The 1959 classic victa 18 model 5 lawn mower with books. Page 1 victa lawnmower assembly and owners manual warning. The mower was painted and assembled in the victa factory at moorebank, sydney. Read this manual before operating your victa lawnmower.
Victa mowers pty ltd the victa lawnmower story began in a shed in sydney, back in 1952, with a peach can, billycart wheels and a few scraps of metal. To celebrate australia day this week, were looking at some of the best inventions to ever come out of our sunburnt country. This old mower leaked fuel, was dirty and the blades were blunt, so we return it to a functional and safe operating. It was so popular and well known, many people thought this was the first victa mower. Hello odk history lovers the victa imperial lawnmower was a 14 to 24 reel mower made by victa mowers from about 1966 and it remained in production for over a decade with it being phased out in 1978. Victa is an australian manufacturer of outdoor garden equipment, including petrol and electric lawn mowers, edgers, trimmers, and chainsaws. Mower carby carburettor suits sanli, gardeners choice. Best icons tricycle lawn mower model vintage ebay grass cutter models. It should be noted that these covers come in a variety of colors, sizes and shapes.
This is the story of an innovator who turned someone elses great idea into a phenomenal success. Jan 26, 2011 to celebrate australia day this week, were looking at some of the best inventions to ever come out of our sunburnt country. It was not the first rotary lawn mower ever developed, but it was cheaper, lighter and easier to use than the mowers that came before. I tried a different carby i had from another mower and was surprised to find it fitted straight on. Originalpeachtinmower designed and manufactured in his backyard shed in concord, new south wales, in 1952 by mervyn conrad richardson, the victa lawn mower is an iconic australian symbol of outdoor life in the average suburban backyard, as its sunbronzed inhabitants do battle with the great 14 acre block expanded of green grass. Mervyn advertised his new mowers and sold them from his home. Lawrence hall, a boat engine builder, invented a rotary blade lawnmower to cut his parents lawn in 1948. All mower spares offers a range of victa lawn mower parts for mower repairs online.
However, victa remains most well known for the victa lawn mower. Buy and sell almost anything on gumtree classifieds. Best icons, lawn mower, man cave, outdoor power equipment, display, best deals, vintage, shopping, workshop. If you know the model number of your victa product, enter it by selecting your product. Victa mustang selfpropelled brings the ease of selfpropelled mowing to our best range of lawn mowers. For push mowers, the lawn mower engine model number is generally the number stamped into metal directly on your engine. Interesting history of the lawn mower did you know homes. Victa rotary lawnmower australia innovates powerhouse. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Rare 50s 60s vintage victa 18 special lawn mower box advertising. Best icons lawn model vintage ebay models template pattern.
Victa rotary lawn mower 1952 power mower with rotating cutting blade. Manuals manuals if you know the model number of your victa product, enter it by selecting your product below, then inputting the number in the search window to locate operators manual, illustrated parts lists and wiring diagrams. Peter timms, in his history of the australian suburban garden, argues similarly, stating. Victa models 19551971 push lawn mower sale, repair. How to find your lawn mower engine model number for push mowers, the lawn mower engine model number is generally the number stamped into metal directly on your engine. Due to victas ever increasing demand to produce more and more mowers, this particular model was mass produced and became the most recognised victa mower for years to come.
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