DR Brush Mower - cutting scrub oak

Fire mitigation is a never ending chore around here. Particularly cutting scrub oak. The DR Field and Brush Mower PRO MAX34 may be the best tool we have for the task.
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John Switzer
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Beulah, CO 81023

[@stanervin6108]

Not sponsored...yet. Show that catalogue again. Send the marketing dept. a link to this video and links to your other channels. You won't be able to keep up with picking up 'special deliveries'. 🐾🔥⚒💰

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Great job John, that’s a great addition to the saving of your property. Fantastic job operating an demonstration of the machine. DL should be very thankful for you free commercial for sure. Keep up the good work and videos and stay safe around there. Fred. 🙏🏻🙏🏻👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👋👋

[@seanfrank4158]

I bought the exact same machine a couple of days ago. John is right. This machine is a BEAST! I've been able to tackle vast amounts of underbrush here on my property with relative ease. I say relative ease because I've unfortunately found some chunks of rebar and metal pipe laying in the underbrush that have taken a toll on my new blade. I even discovered an old axe head the hard way. Never the less I am really impressed with my mower. It has made short work out of everything I've asked it to do so far.

[@TheDistur]

I've got an old Gravely with a 30 inch brush hog. Would be interesting to see how it compares.

[@philipherring6981]

I've used a gravely and it has more attachments. But the power steering means wonders for the knees and back.

[@jimtalbot3989]

Did anyone else see that piece fly by the camera at the beginning?!

[@EADB72]

I just bought a place with 3.5 acres. I been weed wracking with my Husqvarna which works great but is taking forever!! I have found many hidden rocks buried in the grounds. How does this machine hold up to good sized rocks? Thanks for the info 🙏

[@buildingalegacypa]

Nice job with the video, very informative. I agree with your assessment of using the DR, I have backed myself into quite a few trees so far and we have not had ours a year yet! It is a machine that you have to "man handle", especially in woods. That being said, it is one of the best investments I have ever made! Love the camera mount system you are using and the drone footage. Thanks for the video!

[@fryscountrylifechannel4437]

I have been wanting one for years but I’m in Canada and the exchange rate would kill me, luckily I found a used one in my area this past spring that came with the snowblower, yippee

[@michaelmactavish4445]

they cost $5,898.00 for the 14.5hp power unit includes with the brush hog,lawnmower,blade,chipper and blower attachments with the unit wich aint bad bcs and gravely wants way to much for theres wich im gonna be purchesing a dr with all 5 attachments

[@ZomBRaider]

I turn the throttle all the way down when using 3rd gear so it doesn't run away from me...That slows the travel speed down considerably and your not sucking down all that gas just going from point A to B....3rd wasn't intended for mowing I don't think....I also don't run full throttle after the first cut and I'm just maintaining....The only thing I don't like is all the little stumps left behind for the mower to get caught on or me to trip over....That's where the little backhoe I got last year is a godsend....Good video!

[@MegaBCAD]

Needs a seat on a trailer to use 3 gear

[@nabillayoun]

I got a swisher just this week haven't had a chance to start it yet

[@billwoehl3051]

3rd gear for a sulky, a two wheeled trailer just big enough to stand on.

[@dannmarks]

Really appreciated your comments on safety. We have everything you just said was not what you would recomend. very steep, and I have hip problems.

[@brysonalden5414]

We've been using a flail mower to beat back the blackberries in our pasture, and it works great, but one hour at a crack is all I can handle before taking a well-deserved rest.

[@JohnSwitzer]

I know the feeling. This thing will leave you stiff and sore after an hour

[@Matt-my7pz]

Loved your review. Made me laugh about the speeds.

[@JohnSwitzer]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@hughcupples1279]

Super useful.. but the term “minutes of fun” comes to mind looks like a real workout

[@philipherring6981]

My finish mower deck arrived today

[@RicardoHernandez-zr1pw]

This seems like it would be great if someone owned a big wooded area.

[@gurvinderkau1e5w18]

We have no lawns no mowing. Look like a tough job

[@hotwireman49]

do you think a 66 year old short woman could handle it for 5 acres of brush and saplings?

[@JohnSwitzer]

It can be a tough machine to handle. Perhaps you can rent one in your area to try it out before buying

[@johnashcraft2724]

John, If I remember correctly you are a retired fireman. That coupled with the experience you have with fire mitigation begs the question: do you have any good sources of information for fire mitigation in the foothills or mountains? Might that be a good video idea for a short video in the future? Thanks for your time and keep up the great videos. John.

[@JohnSwitzer]

The US Forest Service puts out some good information on the basics. But I will look into doing a video.

[@chriswright6425]

Great review!! They owe you one!

[@dwrldgster3151]

Just get a hold craftsman riding mower set the blade all the way up and go for it. Old Lowe's mower works good too. Chain the tires.

[@joelpritchard451]

This brush mower is awesome

[@douglasfathers4848]

We'll John your next project is a carriage on the mower to stand on , that would be fun yer. :)

[@MrJamesjustin]

Mate, that's a beauty.

[@carolynn1350]

Have you ever used it with wisteria vine?

[@JohnSwitzer]

No, thats not something we have around here

[@EXARCWithGrandpop]

Looks like Fun!!!

[@stanervin6108]

That's a beast!

[@timcritz3194]

Looks like it mulches everything. How low does it cut? I know it is not a finish mower but how smooth would it leave an area of just grass compared to a regular gas lawn mower?

[@JohnSwitzer]

Its probably about4 inches.

[@DMulabiTalejan]

I need this thing in Uganda for farm work.

[@jimackerman5323]

I’m on my second one, fantastic machine. I wore the first one out over 20 years of regular use. I’d buy a third one if my current one had a catastrophic failure

[@johnphillipadams3060]

We have a DR trimer with 13.5 HP mower it starts but won't stay running we have cut with it but wondered if any ideas on it not stay running ?

[@JohnSwitzer]

I'm afraid I won't be any help. I'm a lousy mechanic.

[@robertwhitney2232]

That is a beast, how does the tires hold up with all the sharp sticks a stumps, are they foam filled. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@JohnSwitzer]

So far they have been good. But I'm sure they will have an issue at some point.

[@stoweman34]

How would it do on 10’ tall blackberries…on a steep slope?

[@JohnSwitzer]

The brush wouldn't be much of a problem, but it can be unstable on too steep of a slope.

[@paulorchard7960]

Why not a slasher attachment on the front of your bobcat? Will go more places and do a lot more work a hell of a lot easier! Fuel costs will be higher, but not that much you will be eating beans for a week!

[@JohnSwitzer]

The skid steer causes too much damage to the landscape plus this will go many places you couldn't take the skid steer.

[@paulorchard7960]

@@JohnSwitzer Ok, understand!

[@tractorp2255]

Sell that thing and get a bobcat attachment. !! They are very close in cost.

[@JohnSwitzer]

The skid loader would do way to much damage to the ground. Everywhere you drive gets torn up and then goes weeds that take years to get rid of.

[@marktate4466]

I don't see a chute, all the stuff you cut stays under the mower?

[@JohnSwitzer]

It goes to the ground and get run over so there isn't any build up of chips as you cut

[@pattielliott1446]

Will it go through vines or grape vine type vegetation?

[@JohnSwitzer]

I really can't say since we don't have any of that around our place. Might be worth contacting DR to ask.

[@quailjailss]

Can you use this on steep terrain?

[@JohnSwitzer]

A bit steeper than I would a riding mower, but there is a limit

[@quailjailss]

@@JohnSwitzer can you give me an idea where the limit might be? I’m going over options of what I can use to bush hog thick brush on a steep hill leading to the back of my property

[@markmcmeen287]

Always wondered about them. Thanks for the information!