A pull start PRO 26 for buyers who want the Professional Series build but not the larger engine. For most, the PREMIER 26 or the 15.5 HP PRO 26 is the better buy.
DR Power $2,799.99 eBay
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.
- 26 inCutting width
- 388 ccEngine
- 2 inThickest stem
- Self-propelled, 3 speedsDrive
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- Clears 6 ft brush and 2 in saplings on a 26 in deck
- Three forward speeds and reverse
- A rigid fixed deck that rides over stumps and rocks
- Honda engine with Honda’s own engine warranty
- Pull start only
- Only a 1 year Billy Goat warranty
- Fixed deck follows uneven ground less closely than the pivoting hydro decks
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 (this one) | 26 in | 2.7/5 | $4,200 |
| Billy Goat Outback BC2601HH | 26 in | 2.6/5 | $5,150 |
| Billy Goat Outback BC2601HHC | 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 | BC2601HM |
|---|---|
| Cutting | |
| Head | Blade |
| Cutting width | 26 in |
| Thickest stem | 2 in |
| Engine and drive | |
| Engine | Honda |
| Displacement | 388 cc |
| Drive | Self-propelled, 3 speeds |
| Reverse | Yes |
| Electric start | No |
| Build | |
| Weight | 325 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year |
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