The DR Field & Brush Mower PRO 26 15.5 HP rates 3.4 among blade brush mower brush mowers; the PowerSmart DB6222 rates 3.0 among string mower ones. The PowerSmart DB6222 costs $2,920 less ($379.99 vs $3,299.99).
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 $3,299.99A budget push string mower with a taller top cutting height for rough grass. Buy it direct from PowerSmart, where it costs less.
Amazon $429.99 PowerSmart $379.99Prices 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.
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 15.5 HP | PowerSmart DB6222 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Price 25% | 28 $3,299.99 | 78 $379.99 |
| 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% | 75 self-propelled, electric start | 0 push, pull start |
| Warranty 25% | 25 2-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
| DR Field & Brush Mower PRO 26 15.5 HP | PowerSmart DB6222 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | ||
| Head | Blade | String |
| Cutting width | 26 in | 22 in |
| Thickest stem | 2.5 in | - |
| Cutting height | 3.5 in | 1.9 to 3.9 in |
| Engine and drive | ||
| Engine | Briggs & Stratton Intek OHV (15.5 HP) | - |
| Displacement | 500 cc | 170 cc |
| Drive | Self-propelled, 3 speeds | Push |
| Reverse | - | No |
| Electric start | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 290 lb | 49.9 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
