If you’ve started shopping for a log splitter, or are thinking of upgrading from swinging the ol’ maul for hours on end, you’ll need to know what features to look for. There is a lot of information out there about log splitters, from important facts all the way down to virtually meaningless specifications. How do… Read More
Flywheel technology is the wave of the future when it comes to log splitting. Instead of using hydraulics as most log splitters do, flywheel log splitters use a hefty flywheel system that stores kinetic energy from the engine in spinning flywheels, releasing it in one burst to pop through logs with record speed. No waiting… Read More
Yep, it’s true. Here at DR, we recently announced the newest additions to the DR line-up: two new models of the RapidFire Kinetic Log Splitter. Like the original RapidFires, these machines split at up to 6X the speed of traditional hydraulic splitters using a unique kinetic flywheel system. Plus, they start at just half the… Read More
There are the normal every day chores of keeping up your property, and then there are the disasters which strike and require their own special brand of work. On July 8th my uncle’s little homestead in Pennsylvania was hit by an EF1 tornado. There were no injuries or deaths, but the tornado traveled 1.4 miles… Read More
When it comes to leaf and lawn vacuuming, vacuum power is of paramount importance. We recently redesigned our Leaf and Lawn Vacs, giving them more vacuum power than ever before. We used 3 crucial components to maximize airflow: 1. The Most Powerful Engines We started with engines with more torque than any other system available… Read More
Storing your leaf vacuum doesn’t have to be a headache! When we redesigned the new DR Leaf Vacuum line, we wanted to be sure that storage would be quick and easy – and wouldn’t require an elephant-sized storage space. The result? Leaf vacuums that store compactly in less than 5 minutes, with no tools required. Here’s… Read More
When shopping for towable machines, one issue that often comes up is whether to choose a single- or dual-point hitch. Some machines have both configurations available, or an optional kit to convert one to the other. In some cases, you are locked into the decision that the company has made for a particular machine. The… Read More
When you think of a leaf vacuum, you may think that it’s the type of tool that you’d use in the fall when the leaves clutter up the yard, but would sit in storage for the rest of the year. Well, have we got news for you! The new DR Leaf and Lawn Vacs solve… Read More
For cleaning up storm debris, clearing trails, taking care of winter’s leftovers in the springtime, and more, a wood chipper is an ideal tool. Not only do they get rid of fallen branches and dead limbs that have been pruned away, but they leave you with natural wood chip mulch that has tons of uses. So… Read More
If you’re shopping for a brush mower or brush hog this season, it is important to know what features to look for. Are all those specs really germane to your needs? Probably not. Since we’ve been in the brush mower biz for several decades, we know a thing or two about which features are the… Read More