https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=cfrm Recent Posts en-us Sun, 17 May 2026 09:28:10 UTC 5 support@outdoorking-forum.com.au (OutdoorKing Repair Forum) UBB.threads https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/images/general/default/rss_icon.gif https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=cfrm https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/122245.html#Post122245
Thanks for your reply , very interesting reading. I had no idea that these bases were exported to Australia.

They are reasonably rare over here, I guess most of them have rusted away.

You may be right on the cowling being changed as well
because the air filter cover is alloy.

Cheers
Mike.

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]]> Fri, 13 May 2022 18:42:37 +0000 Sadbastard https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/115348.html#Post115348 https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/112168.html#Post112168 1- VICTA OUTBOARD VC-JET $350

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It seems Victoria is the place for this stuff. Here in NSW there would be a bidding frenzy of they were put on EBay at a realistic price level. All you see up here are the insipid modern steel deck stuff they now want too much for as well. Plus you have the suspected shill bidding going on. An illegal fraud that just goes on unpunished.

Opportunistic scum -tree is no oasis from the trash either with the notorious low balling and other various slimy tactics used by the populace.

]]> Wed, 05 May 2021 23:38:54 +0000 Mowerfreak https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/111964.html#Post111964 https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/110056.html#Post110056
I could do something with the Mini Master, I am on Brisbane’s Northside. Would be good to restore one. All the best, Paul

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Came across these rather neat looking Victa Kits, they consist of air filter, blades with bolts and washers ( a few missing ) and a spark plug. I haven't seen these before.

Cheers
wce

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Cheers

]]> Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:59:01 +0000 Ruggers https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/103283.html#Post103283 https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/102273.html#Post102273
After reading the bit about the split drum and the ability to slip the clutch on the 18-inch model, the Ransomes I used was definitely an 18-inch Model 5. Same handle bars, Villiers 2-stroke motor, crank handle, split rear drum. I would have used it until about 1961-2 when Dad bought the early model Scott Bonnar 35 with the square fuel tank. He bought the SB at the mower dealer in Northmead in Sydney very close to Howard Rotary Hoes - a Howard Junior Mk2 was also another machine I used!

Now to find one of these, as well as the other two to restore! I'll need a new shed soon.

I noticed another bloke on this site has recently posted an ad for a SB 35. They were a great mower.

Thanks for your interest and I look forward to seeing your history on them.

Kevin (Ruggers)



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Now reads......

Made in China !

]]> Mon, 05 Aug 2019 20:19:45 +0000 Bonnar_Bloke https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/100123.html#Post100123 https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/95397.html#Post95397 speedy
That's a great memory there

These are rare machines today, and clearly had limited success then ...
These were the Qualcast Lawnspeeds and Rotor Mowers.

Post-WWII Qualcast lost its way here.
Immediate post-war the power-mower designs were decidedly 'old'.
The pushies were modernised but the AUS machines were their equal.

Qualcast attempted to enter the rotary market here and their first
rotaries were North American inspired, and probably influenced
by the wishes of the UK's parent company.

https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=61066

These designs were way-behind what AUS was doing at this time.
Australia led the field in rotary designs at this time (in my opinion).

In any case, when Qualcast left Australia, the name lived on with
re-branded Turners. A disappointing end here to a great name that
is symbolic of the start of the Australian lawnmower industry.

https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=75454

I like your expression 'odd wheel'!

Cheers
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Jack

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