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Guy traded this and cash for a newer victa 2-stroke i had, apparently very hard to start. Changed to correct spark plug and bingo it fired straight up and runs great. Cant believe how solid and smooth these old mowers are. It's a bit busted at the front and of course the catcher has had a few repairs but otherwise a nice old mower. Anyway can someone tell me exactly what it is?

Victa Model No MB 302 A9.
Engine is a 1980 Briggs & Stratton 94908 0185 01 3.5hp.

Looks like a Victa Mayfair. Not sure on the year of these ones but early to mid 70's. Also looks like someone at some point has changed the cowl over to a later model one.



Not the best photo but the gold one in the middle is my mayfair standard 4. Old and ragged looking but starts first pull and runs brilliantly.


Pete

Thanks for the reply, the owner said his dad bought it brand new in 1981. Model number is similar to that of a 1980-1981 Mayfair High Arch (MC 308 A9) my model isn't listed. Doesn't really seem collectable but does appear a rare mower.

Can anyone else confirm what it is from the model number?

Hello Dan265 & ihatewetsocks

Yep, a Mayfair Low Arch with a 4-stroke. Not overly common now.
These were sold as entry-level machines on the famous Mayfair chassis.
They may have been classified as a 'store brand' 'low arch'.

Hope this helps.
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JACK.

Yup, the Victa 'store brand' classification denoted low arch/entry level models, sold by Victa dealers and some retail chains under the Mayfair and Barclay brands.

Victa would also rebrand them to customer requirements, for large customers who placed big orders. Mitre 10, McEwans, Myer etc. all had their own 'house brand' Victas.

As did the OPE industry's main buying group through the 1970's and 80's, the MSAA; the 'MSAA Craftsman' brand name was used on mowers made by all of the major local push mower manufacturers.

Awesome thanks guys much appreciated!

Ive swapped the rusted 'pot' muffler for a 'low tone' style, given it a service and tune up and replaced the hub caps. Think i'll be keeping this one, gives a nice cut too, the clippings seem much finer than late model mowers.