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opinions on DR trimmers?

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Lynn Kasdorf -

05-26-2004 09:02:35

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I am trying to scare up a used DR string trimmer/mower. What do you folks think of these?

I have lots of fence row that I'd like to de-weed, and generally more that a handheld string trimmer can easily handle.

What I've always wondered about these DR machines is how long the string lasts. They don't have any kind of auto feed for the string, right?

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Farmered

05-27-2004 05:46:46

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Re: opinions on DR trimmers? in reply to Lynn Kasdorf - Leesburg, , 05-26-2004 09:02:35

Keep it far away from the house, it throws rocks. My wife says one more window and both it and I go.It is great for mowing rough country where you wouldn't want to put your blade mower.A bit over priced now that there is competition. Wear long pants, long sleeves, gloves and gogs or a face shield. That flying debris stings! Ed

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buck

05-26-2004 19:27:11

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Re: opinions on DR trimmers? in reply to Lynn Kasdorf - Leesburg, , 05-26-2004 09:02:35

I sorta passed on your post when first I read it but got to thinking I'd throw in my opinion. About 5 years ago my sister got one of those so naturally I had to try it out. She has a 3 board fence around her lawn in the middle of a hay field so along the fence I go from the lawn side. Not bad but no better that a good hand held trimmer plus you have two wheels you have to manover besides your body. Now from the hay field side where you have clumps of grass more than smooth lawn. About 50' and that was the end of my tryout on this machine as moving it over and around the clumps was a pain. Well this year my sister was unable to keep up with her lawn chores so while she was gone I figured I would help her out but forgot my trimmer and there sat the old DR. Less than 50' and I was on the way to get my trimmer. I think these things make you work too hard for what they accomplish so put your money into a good well balanced trimmer that fits you good. Of course I am the kind of guy that can still be seen swinging a sythe on a cool summer evening-sorta relaxin.

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John

05-26-2004 15:06:38

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Re: opinions on DR trimmers? in reply to Lynn Kasdorf - Leesburg, , 05-26-2004 09:02:35

You would be well served by a used Gravely two wheel walkbehind tractor with 30" gear drive bush hog. Much more machine than an DR ever dreamed of being.

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Fawteen

05-26-2004 13:07:13

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Re: opinions on DR trimmers? in reply to Lynn Kasdorf - Leesburg, , 05-26-2004 09:02:35

Oooooo o, I am NOT going to be popular here...

I worked on a DR for a neighbor. I was NOT impressed with the design or the quality, particularly at the price.

When I decided I needed a wheel trimmer, I went and bought a Crapsman for 1/4th the price, and got just as much machine, IMHO.

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Lynn Kasdorf

05-26-2004 20:14:58

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Re: Re: opinions on DR trimmers? in reply to Fawteen, 05-26-2004 13:07:13

Thanks for the idea of checking sears. I swung by there tonight to check out their offerings, and they had exactly one high-wheel trimmer. It was in their used/closeout section. $175 down from normal price of $350. Unused.

It is missing the rounded plastic piece under the cutter, but they ordered the part and are shipping it to me for free, along with a manual. They also did a 3 year warranty for $30. So, I'm a happy camper. It looks to me like maybe DR is the oem for these anyway- maybe not, but the concept is identical.

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05-30-2004 14:08:33

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Re: Re: Re: opinions on DR trimmers? in reply to Lynn Kasdorf, 05-26-2004 20:14:58

You did not do yourself any favors buying it from Sears, I do not care if it was free. If it was any good, it would not have been in the lcoseout section, it would have already been sold on the main sales floor

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Joel

05-26-2004 11:59:56

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Re: opinions on DR trimmers? in reply to Lynn Kasdorf - Leesburg, , 05-26-2004 09:02:35

I have two pieces of DR equipment, a Commercial model trimmer (5 years old and has never given any trouble) and a Field & Brush mower (10 years old and still performs as well as the day is was delivered) that I use frequently around a 5 acre property. The DR trimmer is powered by a Kawasaki engine that starts easily and develops plenty of power, the machine is very light and manueverable. I use it to trim around a pond and several hundred feet of fence as well as numerous trees and flower beds and I really like the swivel feature for getting right under the fence while pushing the DR in a straight line. I also have the Beaver Blade attachment that is good for cutting down saplings up to 4" in diameter, woody brush etc. The DR has very good string life and it is very easy to change, especially the later style that is currently in production. I recently converted mine and it works very well. Here is a link to the home page, they often have reconditioned machines available at discounted prices. Just my .02 cents. Good luck with whatever you decide.

http://www.countryhomeproducts.com

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Jay

05-26-2004 10:48:21

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Re: opinions on DR trimmers? in reply to Lynn Kasdorf - Leesburg, , 05-26-2004 09:02:35

Check out the swisher - the head tilts so you can edge with it as well.

Swisher

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Davis In SC

05-26-2004 09:54:06

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Re: opinions on DR trimmers? in reply to Lynn Kasdorf - Leesburg, , 05-26-2004 09:02:35

I recently bought a DR Trimmer at a yard sale. Rebuilt the carb, it runs great now!!! I was lucky, it included 3 big rolls of string that cost more than I gave for the trimmer. I am pleased with it, string seems to last well, I used it several hours on one set of string, with little loss of length. One suggestion..... I wear glasses plus a face shield while running mine, it throws a lot of debris..... .

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