Lawn Mower vs Field & Brush Mower – What’s the Difference?
Whether ride-on or walk-behind, your lawn mower is designed to cut grass on a relatively level area less than 10 inches high. Lawn mowers also feature specially engineered blades and adjustable decks that create a vacuum to lift and slice grass, leaving behind a perfect green canvas. On the other hand, field and brush mowers are purpose-built with powerful engines and taller, fixed-height decks that are open at the front to knock over and rough-cut grass and weeds up to 8 feet tall and take down saplings up to 3 inches around. Cut material is then discharged behind or to the side of the machine, ready to be collected later.
The Perfect Machine for Fields, Trails, and More
DR® Field & Brush Mowers have a wealth of standard features designed to take on a variety of jobs. Whether you need to clear large fields, cut and maintain trails, or maintain a perimeter around your property, there’s a DR® Field & Brush Mower for you.
Walk-behind machines are perfect for trail building, maintaining hills and property edges, and clearing small to medium-sized areas of overgrown vegetation. DR®‘s Professional Series machines cut paths from 26 to 34 inches wide and feature a gear drive transmission with three forward gears and one reverse that allows you to lock in your ground speed, leaving your hands free to maneuver across uneven terrain instead of fussing with throttle controls. Power steering allows you to easily apply the brake to one wheel to turn or pivot the machine around obstacles or to begin another pass. And with up to 27 HP engine power, there’s almost nothing you can’t mow.
Built to Tackle Rough Terrain
Field grass is notorious for hiding all kinds of obstacles that could seriously damage a regular mower.
DR® Field & Brush Mowers are designed with a belt-drive system that allows the belt to slip when striking hidden objects like rocks or stumps, protecting the blade spindle and engine from damage. Most DR® machines also feature a pivoting mowing deck designed to follow the contours of uneven ground, minimizing scalping and keeping the machine’s weight over the wheels for greater traction.
Accessories Let You Tackle Even More
Many DR® Field & Brush Mowers also feature a unique coupling system that accepts a number of versatile attachments, including a finish mower, snow thrower, chipper, and grader/snow blade. Simply pull the locking pin to remove the brush mowing deck, slide your preferred attachment onto the power unit shaft, slip the belt over the attachment’s drive pully, and lock it all in place with the pin. Just four simple steps to turn your field and brush mower into a 4-season workhorse!
Sit Down to Mow More
If you have large open areas to mow, such as meadows and pastures, a DR® tow-behind machine might be the mower you’re looking for. Unlike walk-behind models, DR® Tow-Behind Field & Brush Mowers feature height-adjustable decks that can be manually or electronically raised or lowered to cut anywhere from 4 inches to 7.5 inches high. Their massive mowing decks range in size from 44 to 60 inches wide and are powered by engines with up to 24 HP and capable of mowing up to 2.7 acres per hour, turning your ATV or UTV into a field mowing powerhouse.
Commercial Mowing for Bigger Jobs
For those who want a commercial-grade machine ready to mow for long hours, day after day – upgrade to DR®‘s XD Series. These beasts take everything that’s great about DR®‘s Professional Series machines and double it with features like integrated tie-downs and hand guards, solid linkages and levers, and commercial-grade engines with up to 22 HP and decks up to 36 inches wide. The XD Series also features X-Drive power steering with two independent hydrostatic drives that provide fingertip control and nearly effortless, zero-degree maneuverability.
Do More for Years to Come with DR® Power
No matter which DR® Field & Brush Mower you choose, you’re investing in a powerful tool to help you manage and maintain every inch of your property for years to come. Best yet, all DR® Power Field & Brush Mowers are engineered and built in the US and come with a standard 2-year warranty. DR®‘s team of professionals stands behind every machine they make and is ready with the service and support you need for the life of your machine.
