When you’re shopping for power equipment, you’ll often see companies tout their OHC or OHV engines. “What’s the difference?” you may have wondered? What about these “flathead” engines that you also hear about? Here’s the skinny: Flathead Engines Flathead engines, also known as L-head engines or L-block engines, are the most simplistic type of small… Read More
For overgrown land, there are a lot of tools out there to choose from. Do you need a brush hog or a brush cutter? Would a brush mower better suit your needs? Get the full story about all your brush cutting options before you decide. Brush Hog A brush hog is a rotary mower that… Read More
Wild parsnip (also known as also known as giant hogweed, cartwheel-flower, wild parsnip, wild rhubarb, giant cow parsnip, or giant cow parsley) is present in almost every state in the US and throughout much of Canada. This pesky weed is not only very harmful to humans and animals, but also invasive and quick-spreading. So, how do you identify wild parsnip and, more importantly, how can… Read More
Several decades ago, DR was the first company to engineer a walk-behind trimmer on wheels — the DR Trimmer Mower. Today, five DR Trimmer Mower generations later, we still put the same level of care into engineering and building these innovative machines. We caught up with DR Trimmer Mower engineer Erin L. to talk about… Read More
If you’re considering a DR Trimmer Mower, you probably have already noticed weeds, tall grasses, and tangled brush growing up around your property. Maybe you’ve been handling it with a hand-held string trimmer, and are tired of the back and arm strain they cause. Or maybe you’re wondering if a string trimmer can even handle… Read More
When considering ways to take care of your overgrown weeds and brush, you want to know not only the features and specs of any specific brush mower or brush cutter, but also whether buying one is the best option for you. There are other ways you could go – hiring the work out or renting… Read More
If you need to replace your line plates or Mow-Ball, the first step is removing the cutter head assembly on your DR Trimmer Mower. It is also the first step for installing the DuraBlades and Beaver Blade attachments. DR tech expert Jamie explains the process step-by-step in this video:
The DuraBlade Kit for your DR Trimmer Mower is a great way to increase the versatility of your machine. It turns your trimmer into a light brush and brambles cutter, so you can get through even tough, woody material. Here’s how to install your DuraBlades:
Trees are precious assets to your landscape, and if you are lucky enough to have healthy, beautiful trees on your property, you’ll want to take care to protect them as best you can. If you use a string trimmer such as the DR Trimmer Mower to trim around your property, you may have noticed that… Read More
For those who raise livestock, pasture management is an essential part of keeping your animals happy and healthy. The ideal pasture will have an adequate amount of palatable forage plants for your livestock, not attract undesirable pests, and not have too many weeds. One technique that a lot of livestock managers use is to brush… Read More