I've seen B&S motors on Fleabay listed as "short shaft - Victa only".

Well - the 5hp (625 Series) arrived yesterday. Bolted straight in - no safety bail (w00t!) and had to add a generic throttle control. At about half throttle, it mulched the nature strip with ease. Does feel a tad heavier to push, but I can live with that.

Bob - an acre of 4-week growth kikuyu will cure you of a liking for catchers real quick - I do half a dozen of them every week smile I already have one $45 18" Victa Pace I use for rough stuff, and a $120 19" Charger with 4 blades that does a brilliant finish (and works well in the wet, too!). Both have catchers - some clients are a bit backwards that way, but hey .. their money is still good smile

Last edited by igor54; 30/03/11 05:18 PM.
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