BRAND NEW DR Pro XL 30 BRUSH CUTTER REVIEW- First product review on AFHC: Is it worth the buy?
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- Опубликовано: 16 ноя 2024
- I got ahold of a brand new DR Pro XL 30 Brush Cutter. An implement with a 30 inch deck, and a 20 horsepower V-Twin engine. I run it through its paces, and do a thorough review on the product. Following the review I get a whole bunch of work done including clearing half the upper field, and a strip in the lower land to attract turkey for the upcoming season. In a later video we will run the DR Power EQ Woodchipper through its paces and see how it works!
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These machines are monsters! Worth every penny! I am using a 34" with the same motor to clear overgrown wild rose & honeysuckle. It turns solid brush that only a rabbit could get through into mulched open space in minutes. The heavy duty blade is nice for chopping thicker stuff, too, but it looks like what you've got is working wonders on your hunting field for you!
Man the thing is awesome! For trails and hunting lanes is perfect! However, we’re working with about 100ac’s I think I’m going to be upgrading to a tractor at some point
I just ordered this machine. I know people give Briggs & Stratton a hard time but I have a snow thrower with this motor and it starts right up every winter for the last 10 years. Never changed the oil. The new Briggs & Stratton motors, while not a honda, are pretty solid.
I totally agree. I don’t see what the fuss has been about.
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Really liked your review. Great job, would like to see more from you...
Thank you! I appreciate it! I will keep ‘em rolling! Took a break for a while but we’re back into it!
I just ordered one and can not wait. Ive got 12 acres in the Shenandoah mountains and the brush is out of control.
Thanks for the video
Awesome! I’m glad to hear it! I’m sure you’re gonna have a blast running it
Hey! Glory Be! I’m doing the exact same work with exact same DR and just now saw your video
Glad to see I’m not the only crazy doing this😎
It’s a bunch of work but it’s worth it! Im gonna get another cut before Oct 7th!
I've got the 30" cut dr with the Kawasaki engine and I love my machine, I do know they don't put Kawasaki motors on anymore, they are using briggs motor now and not a fan..my machine is a 2013, and is still like brand new.
I would have more content with it coming out but… I forgot to swap the battery and was trouble shooting electrical problems like an idiot 😂
I was wondering tho. How often do you sharpen the blade? I know a lot of guys sharpen once a season, but didn’t know if you though that was over kill
Wow cutting tall grass how awesome!
I know, right!? Thing works like a charm!
Nice review! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks man! I appreciate your comment!
Thanx Bro ! I'm considering buyin' one 'cause I've got a lot of saplings over many acres, some are a bit over the 3" notation so I'm hesitant that this unit can handle them?
A pretty decent job demonstrating this. I feel that D.R. should send you a nifty gift! 👍
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I appreciate it. Wouldn’t that be nice 😂
It can handle a lot I’ve since hit a couple that were around 3” at the same time so I wouldn’t be too worried
Great job.. thanks. Id like to get one asap
I say they’re a safe bet!
I appreciate your presentation you did not call us Guys loved your video
Much appreciated! I’m working on some more content coming out here soon! I hope you stick around
Thank you for your video. We are looking at these for brush and field on our property. I am concerned about working on small hills and inclines on a ditch.
Well. It’ll have no issues on hills. The power line isn’t too bad but off camera I’ve run it up some mountainous incline. And ditches… off camera I’ve pushed it to its max and it’s beyond where you could walk without sliding down on you tail. I DO appreciate your comment and hope you decide to stick around. I’ll have more DR content soon!
@AppalachianFarmHandChannel Just got ours and tried it out. It is just what we need for scrub trees growing in the meadow. Walks through them like butter. Works on great on the hills, also. I just have to take it slow
Thanks so much for your expertise.
That thing works great. Are there tractor rentals in your area? A brush hog would make faster work for you. That is some beautiful pasture.
The biggest issue is the drive way is almost 2 miles long so getting anything back there is very difficult. I will look into it though!
Ive been researching these for a couple months as i have some property that wasnt managed well for the wildlife. A lot of sapplings, blackberry bushes and privot. Its hilly too. Too steep for my brush hog and tractor. The wildlife biologist said to get rid of anything under 4 inches. I looked into some forest mulching but dang, that's expensive. So i was going to get this and clear it myself along with a chainsaw and trimmer with a saw blade. I have to knock it down so i can start burning next winter. What are your thoughts on using ot for something like that?
I haven’t found a single thing that it wouldn’t go through. I will say going side ways on hills it can get a little difficult to control with the brake steering… But if you go slower it becomes more manageable. In 1st gear… it will crawl anything and eat anything, the next video I post will show some of the thickest stuff I’ve cut with it yet, and it did it without bogging. I’ve also had times where I’ve hit multiple 3”-3”1/2 inch saplings at once and it’s cut them fine.
Thanks for commenting! If you end up getting one or have more questions please don’t hesitate to ask!
@@AppalachianFarmHandChannel thank you
Isn,t the key switch designed to “switch the wires” that you got up under neath to do?
Yeah… it makes no sense. Idk why they did that it’s about as dumb as it can get… you have a key to trip the system… but you still need to reverse the wires… hard to believe nothings wrong.
I appreciate you comment I’d love to have you to stick around hit that sub button and watch some of the newer content. I’m getting back to posting here soon
Nice land!!!, did you consider to install a sulky, I believe you have plenty of power on that to ride. It will be less walk.
Thank you!
Someone also mentioned that to me. I do think it would work, but I’m a pretty big guy. I weigh like 250-260 and there’s not much flat ground. I think it would be alright, but that’s just a lot of wear to put on a machine, when realistically… I need all the walking I can get 😂.
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two people to change the deck!!! LMAO your funny bro!
Man. Going back looking at it… so stupid 😂 100x easier easier now. When it was picked up they didn’t tell us how to get maneuver or change the deck out
Try putting something under the deck to elevate it slightly (a couple pieces of 2x4 laying flat) to take some of the weight off of the horizontal shaft. Makes it much easier.,a dab of grease on the shaft doesn’t hurt either. Nice job mowing, I hope the rental guys didn’t hear your admission of possible recklessness. (they might raise your rate or worse, deny you usage, oh no!!)
The worst part of the DR BRUSH MOWERS ARE THE TRANSMISSIONS, everyone I know that has had one has put multiple transmissions in them
I will admit. While I do love using this equipment, we’ve had a couple issues too. The linkage for the gear selector has come off multiple times now. Reinstalling it isn’t the most complicated thing, but it is definitely very inconvenient. I do appreciate your comment and hope you’ll stick around!
The tires are built to what the machine can handle
When you say that what are you referring to? My comment about the steering or about me wanting an ag tire? 😂 however I do agree with you
@@AppalachianFarmHandChannel sorry I meant the tires
I think a tractor would do great on this property, lol!
Yeah we’re moving that way 😂 working my tail off trying to maintain it. And by the time I get done… I turn around and it’s already grown back
@@AppalachianFarmHandChannel I didn’t hear you say that the property is new to you but whether it is or not, you’ll find a balance of what really needs to be mowed and what doesn’t. It’s nice to clear the slate to see what you have and to periodically knock down nuisance volunteer plants and trees. It is also nice to leave areas go, providing kind of a maze and allowing more habitat (most animals like more cover, not less. They feel “safer” in a maze situation than they would out in an open field, you’ll be able to get closer to them. Also consider planting food plots for them in the areas where you don’t want to mow. This might seem a bit like chumming but they have to eat something and live (for a while) somewhere, right? You’re helping them out really in the long run. Nothing like easy food. Best of luck on all your projects. Be a conscientious steward
@@jjgregory4844 I’m learning it in a hurry 😂 it’s a nice piece of land but it’s tough to work
Nothing worse than a two legged tripod. Sounds more like a bipod
A truly unfortunate happening
Ease up on the laughter,it makes you sound like your high, !!!! 👎👎👎
Alright. I’ll try to be less happy and more of a drag to increase your experience my
Man 👍
what I find to be annoying is your laughing other then that you would have made a good video
Sorry I’ll try to be less happy for you 👍 🤝