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well maintained property can give a sense of great pride
and achievement. Until now it has taken a great deal of
effort to maintain that look, especially in spring. You
want to spend your time enjoying your property, not maintaining
it. The DR trimmer/mower is the perfect, go-virtually-anywhere
machine for you. Please note the maximum slope for operation
is 20 degrees for all machines.
If it doesn't say DR®, you're not
getting any of these exclusive features!
The DR® TRIMMER/MOWER™
is the original, patented trimmer on wheels - continuously
improved for over 19 years - used on over a half million
properties all across America and Canada, and in its 10th
season in New Zealand! The DR® is the only trimmer
or mower with these quality features:
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 Patented DR® Cord Attachment System
The DR® has the easiest cord-changing feature ever developed!
Plus, you can choose from 6 different cutting height adjustments
(38mm to 100mm) at the same time you attach your cords.
No tools…no extra time required. Set the cutting height
low for trimming…or set it high for off-lawn mowing
of tall grass and weeds. The WIDE BODY Design also makes
it nearly impossible for vegetation to wrap or tangle. Many
other trimmers snarl so badly they stall out. But the DR®
shrugs off vegetation while mowing the tallest, thickest
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 Fully Protected Drive Train
The DR's drive system is fully enclosed underneath by
a high-density polyethylene bottom shield. This protects
the undercarriage of your DR® from sticks, cut vegetation,
and debris.
BIG WHEELS make the DR® roll light
as a feather!
Unlike hand-held trimmers, which you have to carry, the
weight of the DR® TRIMMER/MOWER™ is supported
on two big wheels - instead of your shoulders - so there's
NO STRAIN on your back, arms, neck or shoulders. Only
about 5% of the machine's weight rests on its front-mounted
Mow-Ball™ Support. This "third wheel" supports the
front of the machine at a uniform cutting height, eliminating
the lawn scalping that's so common with hand-held trimmers.
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 Safety Brake/Clutch
On every DR® model! This means that the trimmer head
begins turning only when you engage the controls at the
handlebars. Then, when you release the controls, the cords
quickly stop turning…while the engine continues to
run! A little more costly than not having a brake, or an
engine-kill system, but we feel it's well worth the extra
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 Rugged Cast-Aluminium Bearing Assembly
The "Heart and Soul" of the DR® TRIMMER/MOWER™!
Cast entirely from lightweight, high-strength aluminium,
the DR's main bearing assembly was designed and tested to
withstand the rigours of hundreds of hours of heavy-duty
trimming and mowing use at over 3000 rpm. It can also withstand
the heat and impact of cutting brush and small saplings
when using the DR's patented BEAVER BLADE® attachment.
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Trimmer Head Comparisons.
The all important trimmer head:
Ask people, What is the biggest problem with a hand -
held line strimmer? They answer, “Changing the line all
the time”. This is why head design is very important when
it comes to trimmer mowers, and it is not until you own
one that you realise how important it is. Below is a comparison
between a competitor’s head and a DR Trimmer Mower head.
While others have copied the idea of trimmer mowers, US
patents on the head design have kept the DR Trimmer Mower
well ahead of the competition.
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the head is spinning and cutting grass with a slow motion
camera, you would notice there is a lot of flexing where
the line meets the head. The problem with the competitor
head design pictured is that the line flexes on a sharp
edge, shown by the red arrows, which causes the line to
break prematurely. Now, compare this with the DR trimming
head pictures shown below. Apart from the obviously different
design that shows some thought has gone into it, you will
notice the line, where bent, is supported by a radius, thus
spreading the load over a greater area and avoiding the
sharp “kink” effect. This means that you should not have
to change the line anywhere near as often as you would with
the more basic head, meaning you spend more time mowing
instead of having to stop to change trimming lines. You
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 The
line is also supported by thick nylon lugs, not a thin
piece of plastic, and the line is wrapped around in a
curve as shown, not tied in a knot. Knots can weaken a
line or wire by up to 50% - ask any fencer.
Finally there is the mowball - something
missing from the competitor head. The mowball prevents
the head digging in and scalping the ground. Scalping
the ground, apart from making a mess, also puts extra
strain on the drive mechanism and engine.
To sum up, the DR trimmer mower head is the
result of more than 20 years experience in the field.
You can expect the line to last longer with no grass wrapping
around the head. And this is not just sales hype. We back
this up with our unique one month right of return. Try
it out, get it dirty, take it into long grass and weeds,
and if it does not do what we say, return the machine
for a refund (less the freight). If a competitor says
their machine is better, ask them to back up their sales
pitch with the same right of return. All machines look
great on the showroom floor, but it is in the field where
it counts.
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Every
DR trimmer model comes standard with the patented head.
So what is inside the machine?
These days everything looks great from the outside - a
nice shiny paint job and anything will look great - but
it is what is inside that counts. Below are pictures of
the DR trimmer with the covers off. The first thing you
will notice is the large alloy head assembly that houses
the bearings to support DR’s patented cutting head. It
may seem like overkill, but this assembly has to be able
to withstand the forces exerted when the machine is in
very long grass, or when the optional beaver blade is
attached. This assembly is made to the same high standard
for every DR trimmer model.
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DR trimmer mower commercial, 6.75 Pro-XL Self-Propelled
commercial model. Most of the parts you see in the pictures
are common to all models, except that the self - drive has
the gearbox connecting to the drive wheels via a drive chain.
All machines are fitted with a Gates Power rated belt that
incorporates Kevlar for extra strength. Note the use of
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 Engines
All of our machines come with Briggs and Stratton engines,
well known for their reliability. Engines are now rated
by their torque, that is their turning power. Horse powers
listed are approximate. All models have 6.75 ft/lb.
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 The
6.00 HP Quantum engine (picture right) also comes standard
with electric start. Electric start at first might seem
a bit of a luxury, but let’s face it, none of us are getting
any younger. If in ten years time you have sore joints
and can’t pull the engine over manually, then you will
always be able to start it with the key, and of course
with self drive you only have to steer it. The handlebars
on all models can be easily adjusted for height.
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100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE
While there are those that try to copy the DR Trimmer they
can never get the same performance as the DR. Worldwide
patents protect the critical areas of design. The DR Trimmer
outperforms any other "look alike" machine in the world.
The DR will cut long grass better, and the line will last
a lot longer. You would expect us to say this, but we are
so confident we let you to put it to the test. Use the DR
Trimmer on your own property for a month and if you are
not happy then return it in good working order for a refund,
excluding freight. If you are tempted to purchase a "look
alike" product, make sure you get the same money back trial
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The DR® mows everything from whole
lawns to waist-high weeds!
Patented PARALLEL TRIMMING ACTION (PTA™)
puts the DR® in a Class by Itself!
PTA™ swings the DR's trimmer head to the left side,
so the cords extend well outside the machine's wheelbase...for
mowing along buildings, fence lines, decks, etc. while
you walk in a straight line!. At the same time, the DR's
Mow-Ball™ tilts...so the cords angle closer to the
ground...great for edging along garden borders, paths
and drives, and even under fences!
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 For crisp trimming and edging along any border! Supplied
with all DR® Models!
FENCES! The DR® with PTA™ lets you mow right along
AND underneath the fence in just one pass!
The DR tackles all those problem areas - places you've never
been able to mow before! Mow your overgrown verges with
ease. With the DR® there's no deck over the mowing head
and there's no discharge chute...so there's no clogging.
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 Patented BEAVER BLADE® Attachment
The 300mm blade for all models of Trimmer/Mower
cuts saplings up to 75mm thick. The BEAVER BLADE®
uses a patented, circular, chainsaw-style chain-in-groove
design. It has all the advantages of a chainsaw - it cuts
quickly, it clears chips well so there's little risk of
binding, and it's easy to sharpen in the field. The cutting
blade is safely mounted in front of the machine - well
away from you, the operator. Package includes a heavy-duty
Aluminium Mow Ball™ Support, BEAVER BLADE® plus
a sharpening file.
Beaver Blade Package Blade Package for 5HP, 6HP or 6.75HP
machines
300mm BB Only $199.95
Postage packing and insurance
NI $5.00, SI $5.00
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 RPM Meter
This highly accurate meter is specified for all the trimmers,
and attaches easily to the lower handlebar. Records total
hours of use, engine RPMs, and alerts you when to change
the oil and perform other standard maintenance.(Note:
the RPM meter is supplied as standard equipment with the
6.75 Pro-XL Self-Propelled model.)
RPM Meter Only $89.95
Postage packing and insurance
NI $3.00, SI $3.00
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 Bulk Cord by the Roll
You can use your own line, but DR over
16 years have found this line to be the best. Every DR®
TRIMMER/MOWER™ comes with 24 cutting cords - 12 Heavy-Duty
Orange (3.3mm) and 12 Extra Heavy-Duty green (4mm) - to
get you started. However, if you'd like to have extra
cord on hand, consider buying in bulk and save by cutting
your own. A roll of 3.3mm (orange) cord will yield about
75 pieces...and a roll of 4mm (green) will yield about
55 pieces!
Heavy-Duty (3.3mm orange) $39.95/roll
Heavy-Duty (4mm green) $45.95/roll
Heavy-Duty (4.4mm blue spiral) $45.95/roll
Postage packing and insurance
NI $5.00, SI $5.00
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 Tree Guard Attachment
Mowing around young trees and precious
plants has become a whole lot safer with this tree guard
developed here in NZ by Graham Hunkin of Hunkin Garden
Products. The Tree Guard is attached in minutes and allows
you to go right up to a tree without ringbarking it. Lightweight
and easy to manoeuvre.
DRTG Only $99.95
Postage packing and insurance
NI $8.00, SI $10.00
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DR Bulb planter attachment
 Many
years ago when we planted our 500 metre long driveway
with 1600 daffodil bulbs we could have really done with
this attachment. We purchased mixed unnamed daffodil bulbs
in bulk lots. Sprinkled in amongst them are some named
varieties. Using mainly bulk bulbs kept the price down.
I dug all the holes with a hoe while Melanie placed the
bulbs and covered them. The picture to the left is the
result 12 years on. It really lifts the spirits in early
spring and because the planting consists of mixed varieties,
the flowering period is extended.
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bulb planter is basically a little mini auger. You remove
the standard nylon cutting head from the trimmer mower
(it just winds out) and replace it with the auger. It
is easy to attach and it really takes the backache out
of bulb planting. You can now naturalise large areas with
ease. It drills 88mm diameter holes to a depth of 150mm
in seconds, plenty of depth for most bulbs.
For bulb planting depths follow this link to the Mitre
10 site.
www.mitre10.co.nz/how_to_guides/gardening/bulb_planting_guide.cfm?section=4
Bulb planter attachment $59.00 plus 5.00 postage NI
and SI
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FREIGHT:
With a truck being charged at $100.00 an hour making
a delivery for one item out of town gets expensive. We
have now decided on offering a couple of delivery options.
If you are not on a rural address then use the town delivery
option. If you are rural and want a door to door service
then select the rural delivery option. You can save quite
a bit of money if you can have the machine delivered to
a town location and pick the machine up yourself. You
can get a DR Trimmer machine with packaging into a 1989
Toyota Starlet hatch with the back seats down for instance.
The dimensions of the machines are:
1/ Machine including packaging 900mm L x 630mm W x 570mm
H, approx 33kg.
2/ Machine without packaging 860mm L x 600mm W x 560mm
H, approx 32kg.
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 6.75 ft/lb PRO push mower, electric start. (Approximately
6 HP) (parallel trimming action)
A great choice for those who don't needself
drive.
Large 400mm diameter wheels make the PRO
model easy to roll, even on rough terrain. You have all
the power you need for mowing even waist-high weeds. Plus,
this model is agile enough for any trimming job. The lightweight
steel frame is so durable it carries a 3 year limited
Warranty. Patented DR® PTA feature provides pinpoint
trimming and edging. With the optional 300mm BEAVER BLADE®
attachment, you can cut brush and trees up to 75mm thick!
New DR® BULB PLANTING attachment is available. Engine:
6.0 HP BRIGGS & STRATTON QUANTUM series, electric
start 4 cycle engine.
Specifications:
Engine:
- 6 HP BRIGGS & STRATTON Quantum series 4-cycle
engine
- Electric-starting, 6.75 ft. lbs. torque
- Dura-Bore cast-iron cylinder sleeve
- High-compression head
- Mechanical governor
- Composite camshaft
- Extra-heavy flywheel
- Magnetron® electronic ignition
- Aluminised Super Lo-Tone muffler
- Dual-element air filter
- Manual recoil starter
- Compression release for easy starting
- Made in the U.S.A.
Machine Specs:
- Weight: 38 kg.
- Frame: 14 gauge pressed steel (3 year limited warranty)
- Wheel Size: 400mm resin wheels.
Made in the USA. MACHINE AND ENGINE WARRANTY:
1 year in consumer use and 90 days in commercial use.
6.0 HP (6.75ft-lbs torque) Electric start
Only $2109.00.
Special. $1959.00 save $150.00.
Freight packing and insurance:
NI freight to nearest town $100.00, NI freight rural delivery
$200.00.
SI freight to local town $150.00, SI freight rural delivery
$250.00.
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 6.75 Pro-XL Self-Propelled (no parallel trimming
action)
It's easy to pick up the pace with the
all new DR® TRIMMER/MOWER™. With the gentle pull
of a lever the DR® is set in motion, gliding up hills
and over rough terrain at a comfortable walking speed.
The power-driven wheels provide extra traction in all
conditions and add exceptional manoeuvrability in tight
quarters. You just point it in the direction you want
and go...blowing through waist-high grass and weeds without
effort.
A cast-aluminium gearbox with bronze worm
gears is the heart of the DR's transmission. Sealed and
lubricated for life, the transmission never requires adjustment
or maintenance. With the cutting power of the DR®,
tough weeds and tall grass don't stand a chance. And now,
with our new self-propelled model the rise and fall of
your land won't stand in the way either.
Specifications:
Engine:
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6 HP BRIGGS & STRATTON Quantum series,
4-cycle engine
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Electric-starting, 6.75 ft. lbs. torque
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Dura-Bore cast-iron cylinder sleeve
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High-compression head
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Mechanical governor
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Composite camshaft
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Extra-heavy flywheel
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Magnetron® electronic ignition
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Aluminised Super Lo-Tone muffler
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Dual-element air filter
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Manual recoil starter
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Compression release for easy starting
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Made in the U.S.A.
Machine Specs:
Made in the USA. MACHINE AND ENGINE WARRANTY:
1 year in consumer use and 90 days in commercial use.
6.75 Pro-XL Self-Propelled commercial.
List price $2,500.00.
Special. $2,255.00, save $245.00.
Freight packing and insurance:
NI freight to nearest town $100.00, NI freight rural delivery
$200.00.
SI freight to local town $150.00, SI freight rural delivery
$250.00.
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| Model |
Weight |
Cutting
Width |
Wheels |
PTA™ |
Optional
Attachments |
Safety Brake |
Frame |
Self
Drive |
Warranty |
| 6.75 ft/lb PRO |
38 kg electric start |
53cm to 61cm |
400mm resin |
Yes
Swings and tilts cords to left side |
-DR BULB PLANTING
-300mm BEAVER BLADE for up to 120mm diameter trees
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Yes
Stops cords from turning when you release controls
(engine keeps running) |
14-gauge steel with 3-year warranty |
No |
1-year warranty on machine and
1-year on engine |
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40 kg electric start |
53cm to 61cm spoke |
350mm resin |
No |
-DR BULB PLANTING
-300mm BEAVER BLADE for up to 120mm diameter trees
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Yes
Stops cords from turning when you release controls
(engine keeps running) |
14 gauge steel with 3-year warranty |
Yes |
1-year warranty on machine and
1-year on engine |
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Email us at sales@hunkin.co.nz
with your postal address for a free demonstration
video on the DR Trimmer Mower.
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