DR Field & Brush Mower PRO 26 10.5 HP
A 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 $2,799.99$2,799.99
The DR Field & Brush Mower PRO 26 10.5 HP rates 3.1 among blade brush mower brush mowers; the Yardmax YL2250 rates 3.0 among string mower ones. The Yardmax YL2250 costs $2,420.99 less ($379 vs $2,799.99).
Yardmax YL2250
#4 in String mowerFull review
A low cost push string mower with a handy offset head for fence lines and walls. A good pick for occasional rough mowing on flat ground.
Amazon $379$379
Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
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 26 10.5 HP | Yardmax YL2250 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Price 25% | 43 $2,799.99 | 79 $379 |
| Engine 15% | 48 344 cc | 50 170 cc |
| Cutting 15% | 50 cuts stems up to 2 in thick | 67 22 in cutting width |
| Drive 20% | 75 self-propelled, reverse | 0 push, pull start |
| Warranty 25% | 25 2-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| DR Field & Brush Mower PRO 26 10.5 HP | Yardmax YL2250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | ||
| Head | Blade | String |
| Cutting width | 26 in | 22 in |
| Thickest stem | 2 in | - |
| Cutting height | 3.5 in | 1.5 to 3.5 in |
| Engine and drive | ||
| Engine | Briggs & Stratton E Series (10.5 HP) | - |
| Displacement | 344 cc | 170 cc |
| Drive | Self-propelled, 3 speeds | Push |
| Reverse | Yes | No |
| Electric start | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 268 lb | 61.7 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |