Hello Brycevr

This is the first ride-on story you have presented here.
It is clear you are no amateur.

You have asked some intriguing questions here for the members ...
I appreciate the recording of these American machines, many of
which were extremely well designed, only let down by age and
availability of spare parts.

I see, more frequently, the case where the cutter deck is beyond
service, but the tractor is still good.

I feel we need some photos; for the members to offer a better opinion,
so your offer to supply them is appreciated. A photo(s) - in this case -
could tell a thousand words.

You say this is a twin blade deck, and it may be this was a well-speced
machine, placed above the Rover Rancher design.

Cheers
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Jack

p.s. I liked the comparison to the Metallica concert laugh