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Bamaguy

01-11-2007 15:49:26

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Has anybody out there ever tried one of the DR Field and Brush Mowers?

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Frank NY

01-12-2007 18:59:31

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Re: DR Field and Brush Mower in reply to Bamaguy, 01-11-2007 15:49:26

For a couple hundered you can find yourself a Gravely walk behind that you can put all kinds of attachments on. And it will do more then the DR.

Frank

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Bamaguy

01-14-2007 06:54:50

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Re: DR Field and Brush Mower in reply to Frank NY, 01-12-2007 18:59:31

Does the Gravely have a brushcutter attachment? I really haven't ever looked those.

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Bamaguy

01-12-2007 14:59:01

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Re: DR Field and Brush Mower in reply to Bamaguy, 01-11-2007 15:49:26

Sounds mostly positive..... .just kinda thinking about getting one for the tight spots....but also considering another tractor...Something to ponder.

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Bamaguy

01-12-2007 07:04:23

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Re: DR Field and Brush Mower in reply to Bamaguy, 01-11-2007 15:49:26

I've been considering one for a couple of years. I have a lot of stuff that I can't get to with a tractor. Thanks for the input!!

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NoahW

01-12-2007 07:41:11

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Re: DR Field and Brush Mower in reply to Bamaguy, 01-12-2007 07:04:23

Had one for 8 years. One of the best investments I have made in equipment. Gets where it's too small for the bush hog and too rough for the lawnmower.

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jml755

01-12-2007 06:33:32

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Re: DR Field and Brush Mower in reply to Bamaguy, 01-11-2007 15:49:26

I bought one last year. Picked it up from the depot, packaging left a lot to be desired. They used nylon tie wraps to hold the beast on the pallet. Fair amount of cosmetic damage due to it working itself loose. Put it together and started it. It wouldn't shut off!! Had to pull the spark plug wire. DR responded well, sent new keyswitch, replacement shrouds, etc overnite. Still wouldn't shut off. Finally took it back to the depot and returned it, no questions asked. They offered to expedite a replacement mower, but I was pretty disgusted at the time. I did move it around my yard when it was running and I agree with Old, it will make you work. However, my 55 acres has gotten more overgrown in areas that a brush hog couldn't get at, so I'm looking at giving them another shot.

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williamf

01-12-2007 06:04:19

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Re: DR Field and Brush Mower in reply to Bamaguy, 01-11-2007 15:49:26

I also have one of the old models, made for DR by Bachtold Brothers, got it in 1991. I've used it hard most of those years. I've had to replace the belts a couple of times, the drive chain once, and this year I rebuilt the carb. It's an 8 hp Briggs. It's amazing how much one of these things will do.
The newer models have more power, and reverse, but cost more than twice what I paid 15 years ago.
I was going to include a link to Bachtold Brothers, as the last time I looked they were selling the model I have on their own, but:
The model I have was made when consumer product safety was in its infancy. It came with a warning that it was intended for professional use and lacked protection features such as a deadman that would shut down the engine if the operator let go of the handle bars.
I got a warning in the mail a while back that if you picked up the front of the mower deck and pulled it toward yourself while the engine was running the blade would start up and cut your legs off. I can understand how someone could miss seeing that. I just looked at Bachtold's website and see that it's worse. Total recall, with a picture of my mower.
They'll get it when they pull it off my cold little stumps.
WM

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DiscGolfer

01-12-2007 05:43:43

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Re: DR Field and Brush Mower in reply to Bamaguy, 01-11-2007 15:49:26

Yes, I bought one a few years back and have never regretted it. They work every bit as good as the commercials show them. Mine is the 13hp model and will take down a 1-1/2" tree. It's incredible that after it mows there's just nothing left (other than some sticks and branches that have to be picked up). The only thing I wish it had is steering - you have to muscle it around and it will definitely work you good. But that wouldn't stop me from buying another one.

I'm building a disc golf course on my land, and here's a couple of pictures of one of the many holes I've used it on:

Before:>Link

After:>Link >Link

This>Link particular one took me about 20 minutes and I did no raking after I mowed.

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bamaguy

01-12-2007 07:43:23

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Re: DR Field and Brush Mower in reply to DiscGolfer, 01-12-2007 05:43:43

DiscGolfer,

Looks good. What is disc golf?

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DiscGolfer

01-12-2007 15:04:43

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Re: DR Field and Brush Mower in reply to bamaguy, 01-12-2007 07:43:23

I'm glad you asked me that question. I don't want to get too deep since it's off-topic, but it's a sport where you use specialized flying discs (frisbees, but heavier and sharp-edged) to start at a tee-off area and complete the hole by flying it into the target (you can see a portable target, or basket as we call them, in the "after" picture). There are discs for driving (left turn, right turn, straight flying), fairway shots (mid-range) and putting. You count the number of strokes and keep score just like regular golf.

It's a great sport, and I could go on and on about it. There are tons of courses throughout the US and the majority of them are free to play. Here's a link to a course directory online - you can see if there's one in your area. Feel free to email me if you would like more information, and if you're ever near Nashville let me know and you can check out my private course (and my 4000, which has been instrumental in keeping the grass cut and moving large dead trees).

http://www.pdga.com/course/index.php

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Bamaguy

01-12-2007 15:18:09

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Re: DR Field and Brush Mower in reply to DiscGolfer, 01-12-2007 15:04:43

I hope to come to Nashville in the spring....when riding weather is better. I might check it out.....

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DiscGolfer

01-12-2007 16:43:52

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Re: DR Field and Brush Mower in reply to Bamaguy, 01-12-2007 15:18:09

Love to have you come by. Just let me know.

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Stan(PA)

01-12-2007 04:35:54

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Re: DR Field and Brush Mower in reply to Bamaguy, 01-11-2007 15:49:26

I"ve had one for around 8 years now. Amazing machine! I use it in areas the tractor hog won"t fit. It will take down 1.5 inch saplings with ease. It will cut anything it can knock down. Mine is the older version with "bicycle" type wheels, and no reverse. The lack of reverse makes it hard sometimes, but the new models have all-terrain tires, and a reverse feature.

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JD dozer mike

01-11-2007 19:11:30

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Re: DR Field and Brush Mower in reply to Bamaguy, 01-11-2007 15:49:26

Dont know about the DR. But we have an old whipper i found at the county dump years ago, has 8 hp briggs, been using it for years, very handy, like a 26" walk behind bushhog.

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old

01-11-2007 18:06:19

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Re: DR Field and Brush Mower in reply to Bamaguy, 01-11-2007 15:49:26

I haven't tried one of them but I do have one of there string mowers which works good other then the plastic fuel bowl on the carb which needs to be replaced every year because gas and plastic don't mix well. I can say this that thing will walk you to death I know I have used the older gravly types and they will make you wrok for it

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