A brush mower, sometimes called a brush hog, is a specialized type of lawn mower that is super-powered to handle thick foliage and undergrowth, like thick weeds, brush, and even small trees. An expensive piece of equipment, many consumers might worry about how much use they can really get out of the machine and might… Read More
We’ve shared a lot lately about our new 2016 DR Field and Brush Mowers, but it’s nice to be reminded now and then about our “ancestors”. Here’s a letter that came in over the summer from a customer who is still mowing strong, 21 years after her purchase. More importantly, it’s a reminder to us… Read More
As winter approaches, it may feel like there’s not much you can do to prepare. But there is! There’s a lot you can do to make sure that winter’s damage is minimal and that your spring chores are as easy as possible. These are the 10 things that we’re doing to prepare for winter: 1. Mow it short.… Read More
One of the great benefits of the DR Field and Brush Mower is its ability to literally be five machines in one. With optional attachments that turn it into a wood chipper, wide-cut lawn mower, now thrower, or grader/snow blade, plus the included brush deck for brush mowing, it’s a real 4-season workhorse. But is… Read More
How tough is the DR Brush Mower? If you are thinking about buying a heavy duty DR Brush Mower with the brush deck attachment, or if you are a new owner and you are wondering how tough the machine really is, then this post is for you. I have been a user of the DR… Read More
There are a lot of reasons to brush mow: clearing overgrown areas so they’ll look less like a jungle and more like a well-maintained meadow; turning a wild wooded area into usable lawn; maintaining trails, et cetera. There’s one reason that you may not have heard of: protecting your water supply. Invasive species such as… 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
I am not known for being one to give up in a difficult situation. In fact, some might say I try too often to keep going when wisdom would say to find another way. But sometimes even I realize the right course is to back down. This past Saturday was one of those times. The… Read More
If you’re looking out at your property and wondering how to manage overgrown grass, high weeds, brush, and other herbaceous nuisances, you may have considered whether you need a regular lawn mower or a brush mower. But how to choose? There is obviously a big difference in cost between the two machines, so it makes… Read More
If you are considering buying a brush mower (or a towable brush hog), you may be wondering about whether it can be used beyond mowing brush. Sure, its primary purpose is to mow down heavy brush and dense undergrowth, but what about plain ol’ lawn mowing? Can you use it for simply mowing large lawns?… Read More