DR Power

[Tpondel]

Anyone buy a DR Power brush mower? Have lots of weeds, scrub along a creek. May take a Year to clear it but their mowers look interesting.

I like the self propelled models with electric start and power reverse.

https://www.drpower.com/Power-Equipment/Field-%26-Brush-Mowers-/Walk-Behind-Professional-Series-/DR-Field-and-Brush-Mower-/p/AT45230BEN

Any comments appreciated.

 

[jyoutz]

I have a DR tiller and like it very much. Those walk behind brush cutters seem a little scary to me with the possibility of thrown material. I prefer the brush cutter being behind my tractor.

 

[Willman]

I have one I purchased new around 1999, was the biggest one they had at time, has the 15 hp Kawasaki engine (love that engine)
I use it for the small jobs the flail mower can’t get, along wood lines, around trees and ditches
The new ones have bigger decks and power steering , would love one but mines still in fantastic shape. Besides I probably paid less than half of what they want now

 

[2manyrocks]

I see DR brush mowers for sale used from time to time that don't look to have been used very much. I suspect people buy them and then find out how much work is involved to operate any walk behind brush mower.

For smaller areas, you really can't beat an Echo or Stihl gas brush cutter/trimmer for brush clearing.

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[Willman]

I have that exact model Echo, its a pro model straight shaft that I use a Beaver Blade on, that thing gets real heavy after 30-40 minutes (I use a double over the shoulder harness)
The downside to my DR is that you are constantly shifting forward to reverse going in and out of tight areas or ditches , the new ones with hydrostatic drive would be really nice

 

[Jrasband]

Won't hold a candle to a BCS.

 

[Willman]

Never operated a BCS to compare against a DR

 

[Jrasband]

yes, Earth Tools: Walk-behind Tractors, Professional Garden Tools I would suggest either 749 or new hydrostatic model. I have a 853 which is great too but if I was to get a new one one I would upgrade to hydraulic clutch at least.

 

[yanmars]

I have a DR mower but I think it is more for heavy grass etc. Struggles with anything over 1/2 inch diameter saplings. I believe mine has dual or triple blades. Maybe 42 to 48 inches deck. I did burn a belt in heavy stuff.
So I really think mine has a name other than the brush cutter. Easy to pull start but uses a fair amount of fuel.

 

[2manyrocks]

If a person hasn’t operated a walk behind brush mower before, this is one instance where I would strongly considering renting one over the weekend. See if it does the job and if you are okay with the work involved. You might decide to hire a forestry mulcher the next time.