The PILOT XT steps up from the PILOT by adding a more streamlined, reinforced frame and an aluminum nose plate to provide extra protection from collisions with fenceposts, foundations, and other obstacles.

Both the PILOT and PILOT XT are great for continuous trimming and mowing. However, if you anticipate needing to stop frequently (to reposition, transport, or to step away from the machine for various tasks), we recommend stepping up to one of our PREMIER or PRO models (which are equipped with a trimmer head brake that stops the trimmer head without shutting down the engine).

Features

Reinforced frame with Aluminum Nose Plate
The Pilot XT Trimmer was designed with a reinforced frame as well as an aluminum nose plate for added collision protection.

Super-duty Cutting Cords
All DR Trimmer/Mowers accept super-thick 175 mil cutting cords—the thickest, longest-lasting in the industry (so you spend more time mowing and less time changing cords).

Patented Cord Attachment System
Attach new cords in seconds, without tools! Choose from one of five cutting heights (1.5" to 3.5") when you attach new cords. And the DR wide-body design prevents vegetation from wrapping and tangling around the trimmer head, even in tall grass.

Assembled in the USA
Assembled in the USA using foreign and domestic parts. Ships direct from our Wisconsin factory.

DR OHV Engine
This powerful DR engine produces 7.0 ft-lbs of torque and delivers over 5X the power of any handheld string trimmer. It gives you the power you need to take care of all your trimming needs easily and efficiently and mow thick grass and weeds.

Optional Beaver Blade for the big stuff
The optional Beaver Blade turns your trimmer into a chainsaw on wheels. Cuts trees up to 3" in diameter quickly and easily. It's the perfect way to take down stands of "weed trees" without bending over or dropping to your knees like you have to with a normal chainsaw.

Optional Quick-Lock Trimmer Head
Allows you to change your trimmer cord in just seconds—completely hassle-free! Cord is simply inserted into the head and is anchored in place by the unique gripping mechanism! Perfect for quick cord changes in the field, and for those who often trim dense thickets of weeds.

Optional DuraBlades for 3/8" Thick Brush
With our optional DR DuraBlades you can quickly swap out your cutting cords with metal blades, embedded in a high-tech polymer, that slice through woody material up to 3/8" thick!