A 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.

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 17 years - used on over a half million properties all across America and Canada, and in its 8th season in New Zealand! The DR® is the only trimmer or mower with these quality features:

LIFETIME WARRANTY Aluminium Mainframe
The mainframe on the DR® PRO and COMMERCIAL models is all cast-aluminium (no plastic parts, as with many other trimmers). Though it's a bit more expensive, cast-aluminium is lightweight, it will never rust or corrode, it dampens vibration, and it is incredibly strong! In fact, the DR's cast-aluminium mainframe is so durable, it carries a FULL, NO-TIME-LIMIT WARRANTY against cracking or breakage from normal use!

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 grass and weeds.

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.

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 margin of safety and convenience.

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.

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.

If you were to analyse the movement of the string when 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 also have a choice of six cutting heights.

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 tjustifyhan 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.

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.

The second picture illustrates the construction of the DR trimmer mower commercial, self drive 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 ball bearings throughout.

Engines
All of our machines come with Briggs and Stratton engines, well known for their reliability. The entry-level horsepower is 5.5HP. While DR could offer a cheaper machine with a smaller engine, it would struggle to cut long grass. The 5.5HP and 6HP machines have Quantum side valve engines. Quantum engines are Briggs and Stratton’s mid - performance engines. The 6.75 HP overhead valve Intec engine on the self - drive commercial machine is Briggs and Stratton’s performance engine. The overhead valve design gives the engine a whopping 8.25 ft – lbs torque, 21% more than the 6HP Quantum engine at 6.5 ft-lbs torque, even though both engines have the same 198cc rating. This gives the machine the extra power to drive itself along, cutting the thickest grass without stalling. Again, DR could have opted for a 6HP engine, but they know through field experience you need the bigger engine. A standard 6HP engine just does not have enough power to drive the machine along and to cut long grass without some compromise.

The 6.75 HP Intek engine (picture right) also features a spin on oil filter for extended engine life and 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.

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 period, to avoid disappointment.

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!

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.

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

RPM Meter
This highly accurate meter is specified for the Sprint and Pro model 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 6.75HP Commercial model.)

RPM Meter Only $89.95
Postage packing and insurance NI $3.00, SI $3.00

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

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

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.

The 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

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.

5.5 HP Quantum SPRINT® (HP is approximate)
For incredibly easy, precise trimming, the 5.5 HP SPRINT® is every inch a DR® - with Parallel Trimming Action, Brake/Clutch, 3-Year Warranty on steel frame (engine warranty is 1 year) and BEAVER BLADE® capability which allows you to cut saplings up to 75mm thick! As the lightest-weight DR® available, the 5.5 HP is easy for anyone to operate. This model is your best choice if you want a DR® mostly for trimming your lawn - and you want the easiest to use, most convenient model DR® available. The SPRINT® also mows taller grass surprisingly well and accepts the new DR® BULB PLANTING attachment. Manual start only.

Engine: 5.5 HP BRIGGS & STRATTON QUANTUM series, 4 cycle engine.
Made in the USA. Engine warranty 1 year in domestic use, 90 days in commercial use.

5.5 HP (6.25ft -lbs torque) Manual Start Only $1699.00.
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.

6.0 HP Quantum PRO (HP is approximate)

A great choice for those who don't need all the power of a commercial model, but still want the extra PRO features.

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 cast aluminium frame is so durable it carries a full No-Time-Limit 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:

Made in the USA. ENGINE WARRANTY: 1 year in consumer use and 90 days in commercial use.

6.0 HP (6.5ft-lbs torque) Electric start Only $2099.00.
Special. $1899.00 save $200.00.
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.

New 6.75 HP OHV self-propelled commercial
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:

• 6.75 HP BRIGGS & STRATTON INTEK OHV series, 4-cycle, Overhead Valve

• Electric-starting, 7.6 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

• Spin-on oil filter

• Made in the U.S.A.

Machine Specs:

• Weight: 40 kg.

• Frame: cast aluminium

• Wheel Size: 300mm steel-spoked.

New 6.75 HP (8.25ft -lbs torque) OHV self-propelled commercial. List price $2,500.00.
Special. $2,200.00, save $300.00.
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.

Model	Weight	Cutting Width	Wheels	PTA™	Optional Attachments	Safety Brake	Frame	Self Drive	Warranty
5.5 HP	30kg manual start	53cm to 61cm	355mm calcium resin	Yes Swings and tilts cords to left side	oDR BULB PLANTING o300mm BEAVER BLADE for up to 75mm diameter trees	Yes Stops cords from turning when you release controls (engine keeps running)	14-gauge steel with 3-year warranty	No	1-year warrantyon machine 1-year warranty on engine
6.0 HP	32 kg electric start	53cm to 61cm	400mm resin	Yes Swings and tilts cords to left side	oDR BULB PLANTING o350mm BEAVER BLADE for up to 120mm diameter trees	Yes Stops cords from turning when you release controls (engine keeps running)	Cast aluminium with LIFETIME WARRANTY	No	1-year warranty on machine and 1-year on engine
6.75 HP	40 kg electric start	53cm to 61cm spoke	300mm steel spoked	No	oDR BULB PLANTING o300mm BEAVER BLADE for up to 120mm diameter trees	Yes Stops cords from turning when you release controls (engine keeps running)	Cast aluminium with LIFETIME WARRANTY	Yes	1-year warranty on machine and 1-year on engine

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