Interesting base. My Rover Princess had a blunt face, which was caved in. Someone had tried to repair it by welding it, which was only half successful and left the front with a big dip in it. I guess this damage was due to the operator constantly bumping against solid objects like trees and posts.
The Rover Pedigree had a low profile, flattened front, meaning it would be easier to poke in under bushes and there is less surface there to bump against solid objects.
Anyway this is just a design feature I've noted. Funny how lots of modern mowers have gone back to having the "blunt front"! I guess both designs have their pros and cons. Just as with streamlined cars versus "bubble" cars.
