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$3,799.99
The DR Field & Brush Mower PRO XL30 17.5 HP rates 3.5 among blade brush mower brush mowers; the PowerSmart DB6222 rates 3.0 among string mower ones. The PowerSmart DB6222 costs $3,420 less ($379.99 vs $3,799.99).
PowerSmart DB6222
#6 in String mowerFull review
A 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 $379.99$379.99
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 XL30 17.5 HP | PowerSmart DB6222 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Price 25% | 15 $3,799.99 | 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% | 100 self-propelled, reverse, electric start | 0 push, pull start |
| Warranty 25% | 25 2-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| DR Field & Brush Mower PRO XL30 17.5 HP | PowerSmart DB6222 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | ||
| Head | Blade | String |
| Cutting width | 30 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 Professional Series OHV (17.5 HP) | - |
| Displacement | 500 cc | 170 cc |
| Drive | Self-propelled, 3 speeds | Push |
| Reverse | Yes | No |
| Electric start | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 303 lb | 49.9 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |