The 4 stroke that is the same price is a low spec engine only 3Hp. That was a crazy exhaust on the trimmer Tyler.
I could not find a good example of the Goldline 125cc online so thought I better check some of my old mowers, wasn't expecting to find one .
It's a 125cc 2 stroke and looks like it's from 1980, the engine mounting bolts look like they have no burrs on the hexagonal nuts so there's a good chance the engine hasn't been replaced since new.
The Goldline doesn't seem to have a code number in the Victa Code book,I am only speculating here , If you look at the last Victa ad image it lists,[ A ] Victa Mayfair Mower,I think by about 1980 Victa used the Victa name on some store brand mowers (Mayfair Mowers)
Personally I would like to see 10 Goldline mowers the same for more positive evidence.
I think it's unlikely the two retractions are wrong in listing the Victa 125 cc mower for sale.
That Ryobi mod was a memorable one - first saw it a year ago when looking for the manual for that model (I have one and it makes a good enough sound without the scooter muffler)
The Mayfair utility seems to have been marketed for a couple of years. The picture below is from the 1983 victa brochure.
Out of interest Max, what is the date code on that 125? I presume they stamped it when the motor was made, not when it was put on a mower deck
We are always finding interesting new things about Victa's of this era. It's like this sunbeam, I never knew they dressed up a corvette or sabre in the Sunbeam colours.
It looks like I have a Mayfair utility like the one from the brochure.
No idea if you can work out the date from the 1980's engine numbers, Victa Commodore 160cc No.02000383, Victa Goldline 125cc No.020002114, Mayfair Utility 160cc No.02000941
I was told the last number on the head is the year code ,you must know the right decade of the mower first so in the black and white image of the head, 207 means the year is 1977.
The head code on the Goldline 125cc is 020 that means the year is 1980 that's if this system is right for working out the year code.
The code on the Corvette is 270 .... 1980
The code on the Commodore is 280 .... 1980
I would say the numbers are stamped when the complete mower is assembled.
I like the different looking Victa mowers like that Sunbeam,I haven't noticed that one before now.
Here are a couple more different looking Victa mowers in the below pics, Sunbeam Super , Super V MK III.
Some Goldline mowers may have the 160cc engine.
The Young's ad image shows the Victa Mayfair 4 stroke on a High Arch base.
It appears that these 160cc Mayfair Utes were produced in 1980-81 [model MK326A0] and 1982-3 [model MK326A1].
I have one here which is definitely a MK326A1 [still has the factory model sticker on the air filter cap]; points ignition, side pull start, full crank 160 engine.
As another data point, its numbers are: Cylinder head 291 Crankcase 291 2344
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Here is the 1980 Victa Utility for comparison WM151AO ,Cylinder head no.470 Engine number starts with 470
My Mayfair Utility Cylinder Head no. 260 . Engine No.02000941 that 0 after the 2 in the engine number was half a zero so it most likely is a 6. Engine Number 02600941
I will have to check that Commodore number again it looks like the head code numbers are the same as the start of the engine numbers.
A few of the numbers are poorly stamped making them difficult to read.
The Super Start sticker on the Utility gives it away that the engine has pointless ignition.
Just picked up this 1980 Utility today, it's just a tad rusty.
The tyres are in good condition on the Sunbeam superV. That gold hi arch base is the same one I'm doing up which as a 125 with LM carburettor and cover like the clapd out utility above, except white in colour. I had no idea that powertorque looking side pull full crank cover like the Sabre and Corvette came in different colours other than black. I really like that orange Sunbeam one.
Ahh, if only victa had kept producing the thumblatch catcher series, they would be in better shape today!
Here is mine that I posted a couple of years back. The link to that stunning example of Bigted's is included. It now rests in pieces in the garage awaiting paint and assembly. It's 125 has some power and would keep up with a 160 no problem. I used Selleys Knead it Steel edition to reshape the worn left hand edge as well as the arches where the axles sit, with great success. I would prefer to source another deck in better condition but will settle for the one I repaired. https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/u...int-drama-early-80s-model.html#Post79274
Ahh, if only victa had kept producing the thumblatch catcher series, they would be in better shape today!
Great conversation here, I have the dealer parts wheels and I have taken some quick pics for you. Shows a lot of store brand units fitted with the 125 power unit but it looks like it was not used in the main range, the 85cc being its replacement in the small compact position.
Not sure what engine is on the Tiger and Wildcat mowers, they may be 125?
Gidday all, The Selleys Knead it looks like it blends in well MF, I have a few alloy bases that have big lumps of alloy weld all over.
I have not seen a factory painted polymer cowl on a Victa before,it looks more like the style that you would see on a 2 stroke Mayfair Deluxe. The font on the cowl does not match the Victa font on the base,it does match the Mayfair Deluxe font.
The Dealer parts wheels are good Paul ,I will have to keep a look out for the Sunbeam Wildcat, never seen that one before. . Any chance the dealer parts wheels have a listing for a 4 stroke Mayfair Utility ?
