Hi Ringy,
Another Jim, another opinion.I bought a DR Brush & Field mower last spring. It’s great for the purpose we are using it for but don’t think it would be suitable for a lawn. The mowing height is 4” and not adjustable. I do mow my lawn at home taller than most people but not that tall. At the farm I’m using it to reclaim the yard around the old homestead. It’s about 3 acres and the grass there is pasture type, Orchard grass, Timothy and some Fescue. Tough stuff and the ground is pretty rough. It’s a great machine, well built and rugged. I’ve cut a lot of buck brush, blackberry bramble, and saplings over 2” in diameter. No sweat. Since the 8N came into my life last fall it’s taken over most of that chore but use the Dr along ditches, pond edges and fences. With the differential (lockable) drive it’s real maneuverable. Recommend the 12 HP or larger and their heavy-duty blade. The larger engines have an oil pump, keeps the oil flowing on slopes. The only down side is the price, only paid $200. more for my N. They do have an interchangeable, adjustable lawn mower deck, 46” I think. It’s pretty expensive too. $600. last I checked. Good Luck
Jim
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