Compare Mowers
Prices are the recommended retail prices published by each manufacturer’s Australian site, in AUD, as read on the date shown on each model’s page; dealers set the final price.
A side-by-side reference of each model's stated specifications. MowerFacts doesn’t give opinions: where a published, spec-derived rule can separate machines we mark a Data Pick and show the rule; here, read the values and decide what fits your needs.
Best suited for
What each model is built for, from its duty class and key specs. This is a neutral reference — MowerFacts does not rank one model above another.
- Victa VSX 38 in, Small Frame Garden Tractor — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 38-inch deck; gas powered
- Masport TTM98SM — residential: typical home lawns; 39-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- VSX 38 in, Small Frame Garden Tractor uses a Briggs & Stratton EX Series OHV engine; TTM98SM uses a Masport engine. The engine maker builds the engine; the mower maker chooses the model, rating and fit, so the badge alone does not settle output or longevity.
- VSX 38 in, Small Frame Garden Tractor has a 15.5 hp engine; TTM98SM has a 12 hp engine, a 3.5 hp difference. Published horsepower is the maker's rating at a stated engine speed. It is a different measure from displacement, and two engines of equal rating can pull differently.
- VSX 38 in, Small Frame Garden Tractor has a Pressed Steel deck; TTM98SM has a Steel deck.
- VSX 38 in, Small Frame Garden Tractor lists at A$4,499; TTM98SM lists at A$3,799, a A$700 difference. List price is the maker's own figure before tax, freight and dealer setup. Dealers set the final price.
- VSX 38 in, Small Frame Garden Tractor has a published top speed of 5.2 mph; TTM98SM has a published top speed of 4.7 mph, a 0.5 mph difference. Top speed is the maker's maximum in transport. Mowing speed is lower and depends on grass, terrain and the deck.
1 more difference, calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Other verified differences
- VSX 38 in, Small Frame Garden Tractor cuts from 25 mm (1 in) to 85 mm (3.3 in); TTM98SM cuts from 30 mm (1.2 in) to 90 mm (3.5 in).
Calculated by MowerFacts
- VSX 38 in, Small Frame Garden Tractor works out to 0.64 ha/hour; TTM98SM works out to 0.59 ha/hour, a 0.05 ha/hour difference. Calculated by MowerFacts from deck width and the published top speed at 80% efficiency; it is not a manufacturer figure, and real mowing is slower.
Not comparable
- Displacement: not published for TTM98SM.
- Weight: not published for VSX 38 in, Small Frame Garden Tractor.
- Warranty: not published for TTM98SM.
- Blades: not published for VSX 38 in, Small Frame Garden Tractor.
- Transmission: not published for VSX 38 in, Small Frame Garden Tractor.
- Drive System: not published for VSX 38 in, Small Frame Garden Tractor.
- Discharge: not published for VSX 38 in, Small Frame Garden Tractor.
Verified means each manufacturer publishes the figure. A bigger number is only a bigger number; nothing here says which machine is better. The full specification table is below.
Which is faster on your property? › Measure your lawn once and MowerFacts times all 2 against it.
| Spec | VSX 38 in, Small Frame Garden Tractor Victa · Riding (Lawn Tractor) |
TTM98SM Masport · Riding (Lawn Tractor) |
|---|---|---|
| RRP (AUD) | A$4,499 | A$3,799 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 30.5 ci (500 cc) | — |
| Engine Power | 15.5 hp | 12 hp |
| Engine Make | Briggs & Stratton EX Series OHV | Masport |
| Cylinders | — | 1 |
| Engine Model | — | M400 Single Cylinder |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 38 in (965 mm) | 38.6 in (980 mm) |
| Blades | — | 2 |
| Min Cut Height | 1 in (25 mm) | 1.2 in (30 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 3.3 in (85 mm) | 3.5 in (90 mm) |
| Deck Construction | Pressed Steel | Steel |
| Spindle Type | Cast aluminium - 4 Mounting bolts | — |
| Discharge | — | Side Discharge |
| Cut Positions | 7 | 7 |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | — | 5-Speed manual |
| Ground Speed | 5.2 mph | 4.7 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | — | 18" x 8.5 - 8 |
| Reverse Speed | 1.6 mph | 1.6 mph |
| Drive System | — | V-Belt |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | — | 374 lbs (169.5 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 2 gal (7.5 L) | 2 gal (7.5 L) |
| Length | 68.1 in (1730 mm) | — |
| Width | 42.1 in (1070 mm) | — |
| Height | 41.3 in (1050 mm) | — |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Frame Construction | — | Steel |
| Seat Type | Mid-back | Adjustable with high back |
| General | ||
| Warranty | 2 yr | — |
Where these models differ, explained
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.