Hello odk history lovers the 1964 victa range would have been an exciting event. During one year when victa ran a tv commercial showing a father and son mowing a lawn together with a real and a toy victa, sales of the toy victa mower jumped by more than 10,000. Tired of pushing hand mowers around their lawns, australians flocked to buy the new victas. The imperial story might be grand, but it is not simple. It is a lawn mower brand to look after and maintain, rather than a throwaway item to replace repeatedly. Ultimate mulching performace victa coastline mowers. 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. Within two years of production richardson sold 20,000 victa brand mowers and had begun to export them.
In 1958, the company had moved to a new factory at milperra, new south wales, and its 3,000 employees were building 143,000 mowers a year for export to 28 countries. John, victaville 12 topics 349 posts last post by vistacsp mon dec 16, 2019 12. For generations, victa has been the australias top selling brand. Unfollow victa mower to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. First they made only 900, within 5 years they had to make tens of thousands. Mervyn victor richardson developed the victa rotary lawnmower in august 1952. Victa lawnmower assembly and owners manual pdf download. Victa products are designed and tested to ensure they are durable, practical and delivers on consumers expectations to get their gardening job done. The iconic twostroke victa lawnmower will be forced out of local. There will be two videos in this series, where we investigate in this one and repair. Australians might love the romance and the history of the twostroke, but. You do not have the required permissions to read topics within this forum. The first production victa mower was made in 1953 and by 1965 richardson was a millionaire. Victa is an iconic australian brand with a history spanning more than 65 years, from humble beginnings in a concord nsw backyard, the business has expanded to become a global exporter of lawncare products.
Lawn mower news newspapers books scholar jstor february 2018 learn how and when to remove this. These chainsaws punch above their weight full petrol power without the bulk. Having sold 8 million mowers to this day we trace back to. But it was a lighter and more powerful mower than those that existed at the time. Important information victa 2 stroke engine fuel oil ratio 25. The heavy mowers that he had to use made the job very hard. The victa mowers story with a careel bay link the horsedrawn mower makes a vignette of a player putting.
Victa lawn mowers really are a classic australian brand. The letters and photographs document how australians have collected, purchased, exchanged, used, their victa lawn mowers for halfacentury, and how they have idealised and cherished a longago australian wayoflife with a victa lawn mower. Victa makes gardening chores easier by building trustworthy, reliable. Victa lawnmower, first off the production line maas. 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. The 1959 classic victa 18 model 5 lawn mower with books. By 1953, demand for the rotary mowers was so strong that richardson gave up his job and became fulltime manager of victa mowers pty ltd. Victa is an australian manufacturer of outdoor garden equipment, including petrol and electric lawn mowers, edgers, trimmers, and chainsaws. 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. Turning grass into lawn was the motto of successful aussie lawn mower company victa. Victa mows through the ages the border mail wodonga, vic.
Richardsons victa mower had blades mounted in a cylinder. Jan 20, 2018 the 1959 classic victa 18 model 5 lawn mower with books. Now victa offers a lot of different mower types but today i am going to recommend 3. 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. Illustrated with black and white photogrraphs and diagrams. Victa 4 stroke push lawnmowers for sale shop with afterpay. Victa electric lawnmower assembly and owners manual 28 pages. This collection of artefacts and objects includes a number of victa lawnmowers including the first victa mower. Over the past 50 years victa has earned a reputation. He obtained the idea after seeing a machine in a local cloth mill which used a cutting cylinder or bladed reel mounted on a bench to trim cloth to make a smooth finish after weaving. History shows the victa brand rapidly evolved into a household name. The 1950s design that made victa famous would be summed up in.
The new 18v range is perfect for beginners or those with lighter. Victa mows through the ages the standard warrnambool, vic. Creatorsam hood, 18721953, taken with 12 plate press graflex, with an 8 12, f4. Maintenance of the lawn can be done at regular intervals as it. Everything about victa mowers paid members only forum topics posts last post. This firm exports widely and it is claimed to be 1996 the largest mower manufacturer in the world. About us victa is an iconic australian brand with a history spanning more than 65 years, from humble beginnings in a concord nsw backyard, the business has expanded to become a global exporter of lawncare products.
Select your product type below to search for your manual. By listening to our customers we have also evolved our products to meet the demands of a changing climate and increasingly diverse lifestyle. This was the second year of victas rear discharge machines, and a pattern was emerging. In 1988 directors of the company effected the largest management buyout in australian history when they purchased sunbeamvicta. Modern victa 2 strokes 1984 onwards push mower repair. Versatile trimmers to slash through the rough or tidy up the parts where mowers just cant go. Victa mows through the ages the examiner launceston, tas.
Its wheels and spare parts even found other uses in the home, including adorning the odd billycart that would screech along suburban streets to the cheers of young kids. The first lawn mower was invented by a english engineer by the name of edwin beard budding in 1827. Mervyn advertised his new mowers and sold them from his home. As australias favourite mower, we are proud to be recognized.
There will be two videos in this series, where we investigate in this one and repair in the final. Victa is an iconic band, going back as far as 55 years. For innovation that delivers, it has to be a victa. Victa is an iconic australian brand with a history spanning more than 55 years.
However, victa remains most well known for the victa lawn mower. Victa historythe early years outdoorking repair forum. As with any engine, youll need to change the lawn mowers oil and inspect the muffler and wheel bearings in case they. We have 3 victa lawnmower manuals available for free pdf download. Victa lawnmower manuals manuals and user guides for victa lawnmower. Get the best deals on victa when you shop the largest online selection at. The mower was made for mervyn richardsons son, garry, who had started a lawnmowing business to make money during his university holidays. Victa models 19551971 victa model identification 19551971 early model victas quite collectible these days. Victas engineering and product testing team ensures that practical innovation is a key aspect of every victa product. There are still plenty of this model adorning garages and sheds across the country, but. 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 mowers are as fairdinkum, trueblue and dinkydi as any other australian staple.
Easily maintain a twigfree lawn or garden with the help of a blower or vacuum. Finished in a bright signature blue the new outdoor power tools are lightweight and easy to operate, making garden jobs effortless to complete. Their tried and true dependability is plain in the range of victa lawnmower accessories and parts to keep them running well. Mowers and more was founded by erwin gjisen a bloke whos worked on and loved quality mowers since he was 14. Victa lawnmower collection research data australia. Read this manual before operating your victa lawnmower. Page 1 victa lawnmower assembly and owners manual warning. Youll find replacement victa lawn mower parts and accessories such as spark plugs, air filters and blades. Victa lawn mowers have 4 swing back blades so its even easier to cut wet grass. Covers victa 2cycle and 4cycle engines, magnetos, carburettors and starters current in january 1964. Having sold 8 million mowers to this day we trace back to its aussie roots.
Sep 20, 2014 this pin was discovered by kenneth long. Victa is an iconic australian brand with a history spanning more than 55 years, from humble beginnings in a concord nsw backyard, the business has expanded to become a global exporter of lawncare products. Mervyn victor richardson invented the first victa rotary lawnmower in the1950s. Soiling and shelf wear to covers, name on front cover, contents very good, overall good condition. Lawn mowers petrol powered lawn mowers are available with 2stroke or 4stroke engines and come in a variety of engine sizes and power levels. Todays generation of userfriendly victa mowers maintain that heritage. As the victa website states, victa is an iconic australian brand with a history spanning more than 55 years. Coastline mowers have an extensive range of victa lawn mowers for sale in perth. The advantage of the victa over the hand mowers was that it could cut long grass, rough vegetation as well as roots and. Victa mowers are a quality brand made in australia. It also contains photographs, publicity material, catalogues and videos of tv advertisements. Victa mows through the ages newcastle herald newcastle. While the victa production story began in mervyn victor richardsons suburban sydney backyard in concord that year, sydneys powerhouse museum, which holds a special collection of victa mowers.
Demand for the mowers was high with the growth of postwar suburbia. Dont forget electricpowered cordless mowers, which are compact, quiet and perfect for smaller backyards. The new 18v range leverages the higher power density available with lithiumion technology. It hired a sydney train and sent it endlessly around the city and suburbs covered with huge yellow and green canvas banners 25 ft. The victa brand is currently owned by the american engine manufacturer. How to start a modern victa 2 stroke mower by the book. Victa lawnmowers to end australian production of engines as sales. Victa, mayfair, pace, sunbeam and other mowers made by victa at the time of publication. In that time they have grown from a small business in nsw to one that provides lawn mowers to many australian families throughout australia. Victa 2 stroke is the best mower for sloping ground above an angle of 15 deg duration. During this decade three australianmade products were manufactured which became icons in our cultural history, holden cars, victa lawnmowers and sunbeam mixmasters. See more ideas about lawn, lawn mower and best lawn mower.
The first mowers the lawn mower was invented in 1830 by edwin beard budding, an engineer from stroud, gloucestershire, england. Comfortably mow your garden faster than ever with a victa rideon mower. Over the past five decades, victa has earned a reputation for innovation, strong performance and rocksolid reliability. From vegemite to the meat pie, holden cars and milton mangoes, victa is aussie as anything. Articles involving mower history, but where the mower is not identified. For efficient management and care of your lawn, trust victa lawn mowers.
After the hardship and deprivation of the 1930s and the anxiety and rationing of the 1940s, australia experienced great optimism, growth and prosperity in the 1950s. A lawn mower is a machine utilizing one or more revolving blades to cut a grass surface to an. It was not the first rotary lawnmower ever developed, but it was cheaper, lighter and easier to use than the mowers that came before. Modern victa lawn mowers 1984present since 1984 and the release of the victa vortex featuring the powertorque engine there has been no significant changes to the engine design, the power torque engine powers all 2 stroke victa mowers from 1984 to the present day, there is many variants with many names, below are some images of different. Why not book a guided tour and learn more of the extraordinary history of the garden. Manual new victa mowers 196364 outdoorking repair forum. In 1988 directors of the company effected the largest management buyout in australian history when they purchased sunbeam victa. Its wheels and spare parts even found other uses in the home, including adorning the odd billycart that would screech along.
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