Updated 29 Sep 2016
Victa
Victa V-Force+ 18" 40V 883023
Snapshot: The Victa V-Force+ 18" 40V 883023 is a battery-powered mulch & catch mower that weighs 18.4kg and has a cutting width of 45cm. But is it the sharpest tool in the shed?
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Test results
Overall score
Catcher cutting
Mulcher cutting
Long grass cutting
Ease of use
Good points
- Excellent catcher cutting.
- Excellent mulching.
- Very good long-grass cutting.
- Easy to use overall.
- Catcher is OK to use.
- Very easy to manoeuvre.
But
- Handle height isn’t adjustable.
- Short running time.
- Mesh catcher lets small clippings and dust through.
How we test
Overall score comprises performance (50%) and ease of use (50%).
Performance scores are based on cutting:
Short (30mm) grass to 15mm
Medium-length (approx. 75-100mm) grass to 30mm
Long (approx. 300-400mm) grass on the highest cut setting
We run the short and medium-length grass tests with the mower in both catcher and mulching modes where applicable. Neither the catcher nor the mulcher is used for the long grass test.
Ease of use is assessed on:
Vibration (20%)
Pushing/manoeuvring (20%)
Handle comfort (20%)
Controls (10%)
Cutting height adjustment (10%)
Catcher convenience (10%)
Ease of starting** (10%)
Noise is measured at 7.5 metres away/at user’s ear.
Weight is measured without the catcher or mulcher plug, or battery for cordless models.
Key data
Model
Type
Avg price
Brand survey results
2018 brand reliability (%)
2018 brand satisfaction (%)
Specifications
Noise (dBA)
Weight (kg)
Cutting height range (mm)
Starter
Run time (minutes)
Charge time (minutes)
Cut width (cm)
Handle height (cm)
Closeness of cut to vertical edge (front/right/left) (mm)
Chassis
Engine
Voltage
Battery size tested
Battery cost
Starter location
Features
Console (skin)/battery cost
Self-propelled drive
More Info
Notes
Availability
Member reviews
"Makes mowing a pleasure"
01 Oct 2016, John P.
Product use: 6 months or more
Pros:
Very easy to use
Excellent maneuverability
Reliable
Cons:
Nothing I can't live with
Recommend it?
Yes, I recommend this product.
"Great Mower"
29 Nov 2015, Sandy C
Product use: 3 - 6 months
Pros:
Always starts as opposed to petrol mowers, light and easy to use, easy to clean, quiet, I also purchased the Victa chainsaw which has the same battery to give me twice the cutting time.
Cons:
Struggles a bit on the lowest setting, short running time but sorted with the extra battery
Recommend it?
Yes, I recommend this product.
