I agree on the 24 Norm, a great machine. Being capable, lightweight but durable is a difficult combination to achieve in this sort of application and Victa did well with the 24.
A Deutcher is also a fantastic machine, they’re extremely robust and capable.
I use both and couldn’t be without either.
The 24 is easier to manoeuvre on flat and gently undulating terrain and the low deck height let’s me get under shrubs and other garden features more easily.
The big Deutcher is unbeatable on hilly terrain, with high grip tyres on the rear there’s nothing else I’ve found to be so assured. Also, if you’re mowing big expanses of mixed terrain the Deutcher will do the vast majority of the work.
Of course you don’t want to have to change from forward to reverse on a slope, it’s far from simple. They’re a bigger machine overall than a 24 too, but general manoeuvrability is superior to any ride-on, zero turns included.
I cut the more open lawn areas with my 34” Greenfield commercial then swap to the Deutcher for the tighter and hilly bits before going to the Victas for the remainder. All fantastic made in Australia machinery but only the Deutcher is still in production.
