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Brush and Field Mowers
Walk-behind brush mowers, tow-behind finish and rough-cut mowers and flail mowers for fields, trails and overgrown ground. Guides compare cutting width, maximum sapling diameter, engine or PTO power and hitch type.
Slope Calculator
Open the calculatorTurn rise and run, or a phone level reading, into degrees and percent, then compare it with typical mower slope ratings.
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4 battery-powered mowers compared by deck width, battery, runtime and warranty, plus who should skip each.
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Two gas walk-behind string trimmers, a support-wheel attachment and replacement line packs compared for tall weeds.
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Sizing up brush and field mowers
Rough fields and overgrown edges need a different machine from a lawn mower. The choice between string, blade and flail depends on what stands in your way. Brush work is rougher on both machine and operator than lawn care, so guards and build quality matter. Match the tool to the thickest growth you actually face, and keep a margin above the listing's figure. Wear sturdy footwear and eye protection as the manual directs, because debris flies in every direction.
- Cutting width
- Listed width tells you how much clears per pass. Narrow units reach tight spots; wide ones work open acreage.
- Material capacity
- Some listings state stem or sapling thickness. Treat the figure as the maker's and leave margin.
- Cutting tool
- String, steel blade and carbide-tipped blade each handle different growth. Heavier blades also ask for more power.
- Walk-behind or attachment
- Walk-behind units suit small fields, while tow-behind and tractor-mounted types cover large tracts.
- Safety shields
- Brush work throws debris. Look for guards, and read the manual's guidance on distance and eye protection.