DR Field & Brush Mower PRO XL30 20 HP
The DR to buy for clearing saplings and heavy brush across open ground. It costs little more than the 17.5 HP model and cuts thicker stems.
DR Power $3,899.99$3,899.99
3.5/5
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.
- 30 inCutting width
- 500 ccEngine
- 2.5 inThickest stem
- Self-propelled, 3 speedsDrive
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Pros
- A 30 in deck clears more ground per pass than the 26 in models
- Electric start, three forward gears and reverse
- Clears 2.5 in saplings
Cons
- Same 500 cc displacement and sapling rating as the cheaper 15.5 HP PRO 26
- At 303 lb and 30 in wide it is harder to fit through gates and onto a trailer
- 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 | 26 in | 3.4/5 | $3,299.99 |
| DR Field & Brush Mower PRO XL30 17.5 HP (this one) | 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 | AT45230BEN |
|---|---|
| Cutting | |
| Head | Blade |
| Cutting width | 30 in |
| Thickest stem | 2.5 in |
| Cutting height | 3.5 in |
| Engine and drive | |
| Engine | Briggs & Stratton Professional Series OHV (17.5 HP) |
| Displacement | 500 cc |
| Drive | Self-propelled, 3 speeds |
| Reverse | Yes |
| Electric start | Yes |
| Build | |
| Weight | 303 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years |
Alternatives in this cutting head
DR Field & Brush Mower PRO MAX34
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$3,999.99
DR Field & Brush Mower PRO 26 15.5 HP
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.
DR Power $3,299.99$3,299.99
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