Spear & Jackson - S13SC Scarifier and Raker - 1300W

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The electric scarifier has a durable housing made of high-quality impact-resistant plastic. Under the hood, there is an efficient, powerful and reliable engine that works at high torque and provides desired results. It has 3 working depth adjustments. So, you can use both scarifier and aerator attachments according to the lawn conditions. Apart from the three depth, GC-SA 1231/1 has a standing position that protects the surface as well as its attachments. Petrol: If you own an area of more than 500 m2, then it’s better to invest in a petrol engine. These are the most powerful scarifiers and hence seeks more maintenance than the manual and electric options. Also, a petrol version is comparatively costly than the other categories. What’s more, its plastic housing is impact-resistant, and that is why you can work without experiencing too much vibration. It weighs just 9.74 kilograms making it manoeuvre as easy as ABC during operations. With an estimated run time of 15 minutes when you use a 3.0 Ah battery, this machine makes it possible for you to get the most satisfactory result. The Makita UV3200 Lawn Scarifier comes with all the rich features that will enhance your garden maintenance. This corded electric machine is powered by a motor of 1,300 Watts with a guaranteed cylinder speed of 3,500 revolutions per minute. It comes with a working width of 32 centimetres meaning that you won’t need to spend the whole day scarifying your lawn.

The collection box has a worth of only 28 litres, which is comparatively lower than many other models. So, keep in mind that you need to spend some extra time to dispose of the waste from your lawn, especially if the coverage area is bigger than usual. If the brand you buy is important to you, our best advice is to spend some time writing up your own list of ideal brands. That way when you come to the point where you’re comparing product options you can filter to only show the products from brands in your list. Meet the latest cordless offering from Cobra that works with a 40V 5Ah battery. So, the Cobra S3840V cordless electric lawn scarifier can provide you with a healthy and attractive lawn without worrying about the power cable’s length or high maintenance of a petrol engine. It comes with a couple of interchangeable drubs that allows you to easily switch between the two functions.

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In other words, scarifying promotes the health of your lawn resulting in green and attractive grasses. These are the reason why a lawn scarifier is crucial to maintain your land. We recommend that you scarify your lawn once a year, but you should follow the process only after its two or three years old. More information on quality can be found in this old but still very helpful article from Harvard Business Review.

Einhell GC-SA 1231/1 is a performance-oriented electric scarifier that comes with a 1200W motor and robust steel blades. So, it will never struggle while removing stubborn thatches, moss and weed. Needless to say that it comes with two attachments that you can conveniently interchange without using any tools.

Besides, this machine has foldable handlebars so that you can store it without using up too much space. It has large wheels as well as wide castors so that you won’t have issues moving it from one spot to another. Its lightweight design is a standout feature, and that is its manoeuvre is a piece of cake during operations. With its 10-metre power cable, you can be sure of unrestricted operations at all times. Just before we get into the detail of analysing the price of this product, we want to briefly highlight the importance of setting yourself a budget before you spend too much time shopping around for a suitable product. It’s all too often that we get carried away when shopping and find ourselves buying a fantastic product, but probably actually overdelivers on what we need and therefore costs a lot more than we should have spent. So spend a bit of time looking around at the sort of price you can expect to pay for products in the Scarifiers and rotavators category and use that alongside your own financial situation to set yourself a budget.

So, you might want to read the given guide and know how to choose a suitable scarifier for your garden. Types: Petrol, Electric or Manual Scarifier? Cobra S3840V has a working width of 38 cm. All thanks to its powerful Lithium-ion battery, it works for up to 35 minutes; depending upon the lawn conditions. The machine has 5 operation heights between 10mm to 5mm. With such power and features, the machine is suitable for a small to medium-sized garden. Eliminate the remaining moss: Use an ironsulphate moss killer to remove any of the leftover mosses. It will prevent any chances of moss infestation. The next step for us was to look at all of the products that fall within the Scarifiers and rotavators category, of which we found 1 products at Argos. So we pulled together all of the prices of these products to analyse the average prices as well as finding the cheapest and most expensive options. A scarifier works similar to a lawnmower. However, the former has tines, claws or blades instead of one rotary blade. Whether it’s a tine or blades, they are mounted on a roller like attachment that rotates at high speed and cuts the thatches and mosses. Depending upon the attachment, a scarifier can also dig a few millimetres into the soil bed.We selected from an array of analyzed products so that you won’t have issues making the right choice.

Regular scarifying of your lawn promises thatch removal and eliminates moss and unwanted mulch. Afterwards, the soil breathes better and consumes an adequate amount of water to nourish future plantations.

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Also, you will like its uncomplicated cable management system, which averts entangling of the power cable. Its lightweight design is a plus, making that you won’t have issues with its manipulation. You can fold the handles after operations so that you won’t use up too much storage space. Electric: Corded and cordless versions of lawn scarifiers are the most common. These machines either draw power from mains or a rechargeable battery.