DR Fence Trimmers - 3PT/PTO Driven - Comments?

[s219]

The first version of their PTO trimmer got a lot of lousy reviews and did have some design flaws. They apparently corrected the problems in their second version, but I never saw enough new reviews on their site to make me comfortable to buy one. Look over their website and see if there are any new reviews since mid 2015, and that might tell you if the new version is any better.

 

[TomSeller]

So would your lowest wire allow a Wright Fence Mower to fit under it?..."The bottom wire, board, or pipe should be at least 7 inches from the ground for clearance."

Fence Mowers

No, Whoever put up the original fences had the low wire at 4 to 5". No idea why unless they were really trying to keep the animals from eating under. Either that or the fence posts sunk down

My fault for not thinking of that, I just did not expect the big hub under the trimmer head.

 

[rmonio]

This is all great feedback - thanks. I don't mind using Roundup combined with whipping by hand twice per year. Even with 4000'+, this is workable for me. The stuff about DR looks too good and their ads reminded me of something I've seen on RFD commercials. I thought it was interesting that they decided to offer the 6 month free trial w/ return... but that seemed to have financial hitches as well.

Thanks again, folks!

 

[MESSMAKER]

I am in horse country. Miles and miles of plank fence. I have yet to see one of those trimmers in use. It is a zero turn on the outside of the fence, a bat wing on the inside and a few guys with weedeaters getting what is left.

 

[TerryR]

I thought it was interesting that they decided to offer the 6 month free trial w/ return... but that seemed to have financial hitches as well.

That's been part of their marketing program for decades, at least as long as I've been aware of the company. But as you say, comments here have pointed out that the return is far from free.

 

[TheMan419]

I am planning on using the generic with the additive that claims 365 day protection. That will likely result in spraying once in the spring and once in the fall. Obviously just along the fence lines. I can live with the look of dead grass/dirt under the fence line to not have to use a string trimmer or buy another piece of equipment.

 

[TomSeller]

I am in horse country. Miles and miles of plank fence. I have yet to see one of those trimmers in use. It is a zero turn on the outside of the fence, a bat wing on the inside and a few guys with weedeaters getting what is left.

I don't get suckered often but I did this time. I bought mine used for about 1/2 price but still.

 

[zoedog2012]

I bought the one from Titan, have only trimmed about 1000 feet of fence line so still in the learning stage. Not overly impressed, but much easier on my back than a weedeater. Do not back up with it on the ground ! Don't ask how I know this.