A geared Honda brush cutter for clearing overgrown lots and saplings up to 2 in. DR’s PRO 26 matches its stem rating for less money and a longer warranty.
Arlington Power $4,200 eBay
The caster-wheel Billy Goat hydro, for keeping rough fields and trails mowed at a set height rather than one-off clearing. Pricey next to DR’s geared mowers.
- 26 inCutting width
- 388 ccEngine
- 2 inThickest stem
- Self-propelledDrive
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- Front casters carry the deck, so it turns easily and holds an even cutting height
- Adjustable cutting height from 1.77 to 3.74 in
- Hydrostatic drive lets you ease forward and back at any speed
- Rated for slopes up to 20 degrees
- Pull start only
- Only a 1 year Billy Goat warranty
- Costs far more than DR mowers with similar stem ratings
The Billy Goat Outback BC26 family
Every Billy Goat Outback BC26 model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own cutting head.
| Model | Cutting width | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Goat Outback BC2601HM | 26 in | 2.7/5 | $4,200 |
| Billy Goat Outback BC2601HH | 26 in | 2.6/5 | $5,150 |
| Billy Goat Outback BC2601HHC (this one) | 26 in | 2.6/5 | $5,550 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its cutting head. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | BC2601HHC |
|---|---|
| Cutting | |
| Head | Blade |
| Cutting width | 26 in |
| Thickest stem | 2 in |
| Cutting height | 1.77 to 3.74 in |
| Engine and drive | |
| Engine | Honda |
| Displacement | 388 cc |
| Drive | Self-propelled |
| Reverse | Yes |
| Electric start | No |
| Build | |
| Weight | 325 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year |
Alternatives in this cutting head
The caster-wheel version of Swisher’s 24 in Predator, easier to steer along winding trails. DR’s field and brush mowers cut thicker stems for less.
Amazon $3,449.95 eBayA hydrostatic brush cutter for rough, sloping ground where a geared mower is hard to control. The smooth drive and pivoting deck cost a lot more than DR’s geared machines.
Arlington Power $5,150 eBayCompare
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