Lawn mowers and trimmers

Victa Corvette Self-Propelled 19″ SP GMD488 review

Victa Corvette Self-Propelled 19" SP GMD488

CHOICE Expert Rating

82%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Quick-release folding handle.
  • Self-propelled, but it's front heavy so turning is not easy.
  • Requires little effort only to move the cutting height lever up or down.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Upturned metal handle at good height, however, holding the self-propelled lever becomes uncomfortable on the hands with extended mowing, and it can also pinch the palm of the hand.
  • Noticeable vibration, annoying and uncomfortable on the hands.
  • Starter cord mounted on the handle is not particularly easy to pull and requires strength in the shoulder.
  • The catcher is not particularly easy to empty due to the restricted opening even though it has a second handle.

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
50%
Pushing score
70%
Handle score
60%
Controls score
70%
Height adjustment score
70%
Starter score
60%
Catcher score
85%
Noise at 7.5 metres (dB)
72
Noise level at user's position (dB)
86
Closeness of cut to a vertical edge (mm)
110/20/15
Year tested
Pre 2019

Specifications

Main body material
Steel
Starter toggle location
Handle
Motor
Briggs & Stratton
Cutting positions
10
Lowest cutting height (mm)
10
Highest cutting height (mm)
70
Width of cut (cm)
48
Weight (kg)
32
Website
victa.com/au
Origin
China

Cost

Price
$769.00

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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