Most of the Mowers take thumb latch catchers Norm ,the catchers would be worth more than the mowers .
The  engines and wheels will be removed as I have a lot a Victa utility mowers ,then the alloy bases can go to scrap alloy.
The steel bases  can be dropped off to you. I've tried advertising some ,perfect alloy base running motor with a catcher $20. and no interest. If you have to buy points and condenser it's $28. and module would be $22. 
The Victa Vac is worth fixing if you can make some profit from it ,otherwise  the wheels and fuel tank can be used on a 24.
I know someone who took a trailer load of 2 stroke Victa motors to the scrap metal yard.
Cheers
Max.