DR Field & Brush Mower PRO XL30 17.5 HP
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.
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The DR Field & Brush Mower PRO XL30 17.5 HP is the better brush mower overall, rated 3.5 to 2.6. The DR Field & Brush Mower PRO XL30 17.5 HP leads on warranty, engine and drive. The DR Field & Brush Mower PRO XL30 17.5 HP costs $1,350.01 less ($3,799.99 vs $5,150).
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Billy Goat Outback BC2601HH
#10 in Blade brush mowerFull review
A 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.
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Which should you buy?
- Choose the DR Field & Brush Mower PRO XL30 17.5 HP for warranty (2-year warranty vs 1-year warranty), engine (500 cc vs 388 cc) and drive (self-propelled, reverse, electric start vs self-propelled, reverse).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every blade brush mower brush mower; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | DR Field & Brush Mower PRO XL30 17.5 HP | Billy Goat Outback BC2601HH |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Price 25% | 15 $3,799.99 | 0 $5,150 |
| Engine 15% | 100 500 cc | 63 388 cc |
| Cutting 15% | 75 cuts stems up to 2.5 in thick | 50 cuts stems up to 2 in thick |
| Drive 20% | 100 self-propelled, reverse, electric start | 75 self-propelled, reverse |
| Warranty 25% | 25 2-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| DR Field & Brush Mower PRO XL30 17.5 HP | Billy Goat Outback BC2601HH | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | ||
| Head | Blade | Blade |
| Cutting width | 30 in | 26 in |
| Thickest stem | 2.5 in | 2 in |
| Cutting height | 3.5 in | - |
| Engine and drive | ||
| Engine | Briggs & Stratton Professional Series OHV (17.5 HP) | Honda |
| Displacement | 500 cc | 388 cc |
| Drive | Self-propelled, 3 speeds | Self-propelled |
| Reverse | Yes | Yes |
| Electric start | Yes | No |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 303 lb | 325 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |