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
A narrow, geared rough cut mower for trails and overgrown lots. At its Amazon price, DR’s field and brush mowers cut thicker stems and carry longer warranties for less.
- 24 inCutting width
- 344 ccEngine
- 1.5 inThickest stem
- Self-propelled, 4 speedsDrive
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- A single hardened steel blade on a 24 in deck clears dense undergrowth and 1.5 in saplings
- Four forward speeds and reverse, with the shifter on the handlebar
- Large chevron tires grip on rough, uneven ground
- A 24 in deck fits down narrower trails than the 26 to 34 in DR models
- Costs about $1,000 more than DR’s PREMIER 26, which has a larger sapling rating
- Pull start only
- Only a 1 year warranty on the mower
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 | WRC11524BS |
|---|---|
| Cutting | |
| Head | Blade |
| Cutting width | 24 in |
| Thickest stem | 1.5 in |
| Cutting height | 3 to 4.75 in |
| Engine and drive | |
| Engine | Briggs & Stratton 11.5 HP |
| Displacement | 344 cc |
| Drive | Self-propelled, 4 speeds |
| Reverse | Yes |
| Electric start | No |
| Build | |
| Weight | 252 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year |
Alternatives in this cutting head
The 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.
DR Power $2,299.99A 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 $2,799.99Compare
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