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Victa Easy Walker 19″ Self-Propelled Mulch or Catch VMD486 review

Victa Easy Walker 19" Self-Propelled Mulch or Catch VMD486

CHOICE Expert Rating

85%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Wash nozzle for easy cleaning underneath the housing.
  • Self-propelled drive with one speed.
  • Very good controls.
  • Easy to convert from catcher to mulching mode.
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. The bar doesn't blend in with the handle.
  • Cutting height requires a fair amount of effort to adjust.
  • Fairly easy to pull the starter cord mounted on the handle, however, it's difficult to restart the engine again when its hot.
  • The catcher is easy to remove and fit, has a second handle which makes emptying easy, however, the catcher flap is not particularly convenient to open, as it doesn't lift up high enough.

Type

Drive type
Self-propelled
Cut type
Catcher/mulcher

Recommended products

Recommended

Sustainability

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

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
85%
Grass cutting score – catcher
98%
Grass cutting score – mulching
100%
Ease of use score
70%
Vibration score
70%
Pushing score
90%
Handle score
60%
Controls score
80%
Height adjustment score
60%
Starter score
50%
Catcher score
70%
Noise at 7.5 metres (dB)
70
Noise level at user's position (dB)
83
Closeness of cut to a vertical edge (mm)
110/20/18
Year tested
Pre 2019

Specifications

Main body material
Steel
Starter toggle location
Handle
Motor
Briggs & Stratton
Cutting positions
10
Lowest cutting height (mm)
12
Highest cutting height (mm)
70
Width of cut (cm)
48
Weight (kg)
30
Website
victa.com/au
Origin
China

Cost

Price
$699.00

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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