For large open fields where cut width matters more than getting through tight spots. On trails and wooded edges the 30 in PRO XL30 is easier to handle.
DR Power $3,999.99
The 26 in DR for regular brush and sapling work, with electric start and enough engine for thick growth. A good fit for a few acres of rough ground with gates and paths to fit through.
- 26 inCutting width
- 500 ccEngine
- 2.5 inThickest stem
- Self-propelled, 3 speedsDrive
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- Electric start and a 500 cc engine with nearly 50% more power than the 10.5 HP models
- Clears 2.5 in saplings
- An oil pump keeps the engine lubricated on slopes
- Power steering for easier turns
- DR’s page doesn’t list a reverse gear for this model
- Only a 2 year warranty on machine and engine
The DR Field and Brush Mower family
Every DR Field and Brush Mower model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own cutting head.
| Model | Cutting width | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR Field & Brush Mower PREMIER 26 | 26 in | 3.3/5 | $2,299.99 |
| DR Field & Brush Mower PRO 26 10.5 HP | 26 in | 3.1/5 | $2,799.99 |
| DR Field & Brush Mower PRO 26 15.5 HP (this one) | 26 in | 3.4/5 | $3,299.99 |
| DR Field & Brush Mower PRO XL30 17.5 HP | 30 in | 3.5/5 | $3,799.99 |
| DR Field & Brush Mower PRO XL30 20 HP | 30 in | 3.6/5 | $3,899.99 |
| DR Field & Brush Mower PRO MAX34 | 34 in | 3.6/5 | $3,999.99 |
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 | AT45326BEN |
|---|---|
| Cutting | |
| Head | Blade |
| Cutting width | 26 in |
| Thickest stem | 2.5 in |
| Cutting height | 3.5 in |
| Engine and drive | |
| Engine | Briggs & Stratton Intek OHV (15.5 HP) |
| Displacement | 500 cc |
| Drive | Self-propelled, 3 speeds |
| Electric start | Yes |
| Build | |
| Weight | 290 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years |
Alternatives in this cutting head
For open fields and wide trails where a 30 in cut saves passes. If you need 3 in sapling capacity, the 20 HP V-twin model is the one to buy.
DR Power $3,799.99The entry point to a real self-propelled brush mower for reclaiming an overgrown lot or keeping trails and field edges open. Step up to a 15.5 HP model for regular sapling work.
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