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.
DR Power $3,799.99 eBay$3,799.99
The DR Field & Brush Mower PRO XL30 17.5 HP rates 3.5 among blade brush mower brush mowers; the BILT HARD 22 in Self-Propelled Trimmer rates 3.1 among string mower ones. The BILT HARD 22 in Self-Propelled Trimmer costs $3,370 less ($429.99 vs $3,799.99).
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BILT HARD 22 in Self-Propelled Trimmer
#4 in String mowerFull review
One of the cheapest self-propelled string mowers, for owners who want wheel drive on sloping or rough ground. The missing warranty terms are the gamble.
Amazon $429.99 eBay$429.99
Scores side by side
These two sit in different cutting head classes (blade brush mower and string mower), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own cutting head peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | DR Field & Brush Mower PRO XL30 17.5 HP | BILT HARD 22 in Self-Propelled Trimmer |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Price 25% | 15 $3,799.99 | 67 $429.99 |
| Engine 15% | 100 500 cc | 50 170 cc |
| Cutting 15% | 75 cuts stems up to 2.5 in thick | 67 22 in cutting width |
| Drive 20% | 100 self-propelled, reverse, electric start | 50 self-propelled |
| Warranty 25% | 25 2-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| DR Field & Brush Mower PRO XL30 17.5 HP | BILT HARD 22 in Self-Propelled Trimmer | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | ||
| Head | Blade | String |
| Cutting width | 30 in | 22 in |
| Thickest stem | 2.5 in | - |
| Cutting height | 3.5 in | 1.6 to 3.7 in |
| Engine and drive | ||
| Engine | Briggs & Stratton Professional Series OHV (17.5 HP) | - |
| Displacement | 500 cc | 170 cc |
| Drive | Self-propelled, 3 speeds | Self-propelled |
| Reverse | Yes | No |
| Electric start | Yes | No |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 303 lb | - |
| Warranty | 2 years | - |