Hi Mf ,Norm, Max and wce
I think part of the problem for me is I don't use full throttle on any regular mowers, aside from Briggs (especially 3.5hp which are borderline too gutless for me).
So my regular 2 strokes are probably only going 2500 rpm anyway - I never have any issues catching at that speed. If needed, I up the throttle until it catches well.
Therefore I don't really immediately see the difference. Haven't done a full mow with it yet so will see. Top speed on them is supposed to be 3100 and I think it is about there
On its handle it says 72dB, which I figure is at 10m (or whatever the distance mandated is), but I know most have the 75dB.
Having test run it without the plastic or exhaust cover - they do help.
I think Victa worked out fairly quickly that they didn't need a CSIRO disc or a big piece of rubber; all they really needed was 4 upturned blades. The downside is (as Max's article discusses) is the unavoidable wind noise.
If you have ever started a Briggs 35 without blades, you will know how quiet it is.
