The DR Field & Brush Mower PRO 26 15.5 HP rates 3.4 among blade brush mower brush mowers; the Yardmax YL2250 rates 3.0 among string mower ones. The Yardmax YL2250 costs $2,920.99 less ($379 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 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 $379Prices 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 | Yardmax YL2250 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Price 25% | 28 $3,299.99 | 79 $379 |
| 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 | Yardmax YL2250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | ||
| Head | Blade | String |
| Cutting width | 26 in | 22 in |
| Thickest stem | 2.5 in | - |
| Cutting height | 3.5 in | 1.5 to 3.5 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 | No |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 290 lb | 61.7 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
