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Victa Corvette Alloy Self-Propelled Mulch or Catch VGMD489 review

Victa Corvette Alloy Self-Propelled Mulch or Catch VGMD489

CHOICE Expert Rating

82%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Excellent catcher performance.
  • Excellent mulching performance.
  • Wash nozzle to clean the underside of the cowling.
  • Quick-release folding handle.
  • Self-propelled drive with one speed.
  • Very good catcher.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Upturned metal handle. Some may find it too low. Holding the blade control lever becomes uncomfortable on the hands with extended mowing.
  • The control has a very stiff action.
  • It requires a fair amount of effort to adjust the cutting height due to the heavy spring-loaded lever.
  • Noticeable vibration, but not too annoying or uncomfortable.

Type

Drive type
Self-propelled
Cut type
Catcher/mulcher

Recommended products

Recommended

Sustainability

Warranty
4 years
Satisfaction score
83%
Brand reliability score
83%

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
82%
Grass cutting score – catcher
98%
Grass cutting score – mulching
100%
Ease of use score
65%
Vibration score
60%
Pushing score
80%
Handle score
60%
Controls score
50%
Height adjustment score
50%
Starter score
70%
Catcher score
82%
Noise at 7.5 metres (dB)
71
Noise level at user's position (dB)
86
Closeness of cut to a vertical edge (mm)
130/20/20
Year tested
Pre 2019

Specifications

Main body material
Alloy
Starter toggle location
Motor
Motor
Briggs & Stratton
Cutting positions
10
Lowest cutting height (mm)
10
Highest cutting height (mm)
65
Width of cut (cm)
48
Weight (kg)
35
Website
victa.com/au
Origin
China

Cost

Price
$929.00

Features

Wash nozzle
Quick release handle
Rear deflector
Key start
Self start
Snorkel for air filter
Chipper
Extra chute
Fuel tap

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