Makita UV3600 Lawn Scarifier - Lawn scarifiers (Black, Cyan)

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The Makita UV3200/2 is a powerful and efficient electric lawn scarifier whose job is to cut through soil, helping remove dead moss and other debris like grass cuttings to reveal a professional and neat finish to your garden. This model has a 32cm wide working width as well as 5 different height adjustment settings so you can tailor it to your own specific needs. The large wheels ensure stability and easy moving and the 30L collection bag has a huge capacity, saving time on emptying. Your garden will be immaculate in no time with the Makita UV3200/2. Features: 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. If you’re interested in learning more, we’ve reviewed each product below to give you a better overview of each scarifier model. Top 9 Lawn Scarifiers for Australians The Cobra battery charger is very straightforward to understand – main lights are charged and fully charged with a handy percentage indicator as you expect from quality cordless tools these days Grass Bag - The Makita UV3600 comes with a 40 litre grass collection bag. The bag is large to minimise the number of times it needs emptying, therefore letting you scarify for longer without interruption. Note that the rear flap angle allows for use without the grass bag.

Do you have a ride-on lawn mower? Then you may not need a full-fledged lawn scarifyer. The 100cm Scarifier for Ride-on Mower is simple, effective, and can easily break up dirt and remove the top layer of lawn debris. It has 20 sharp tines for grabbing and digging out dead grass. The 3/16 sharpness-retaining steel tines are completely rustproof and spring-loaded. The Makita UV3600 removes moss, dead grass and thatch to improve the general health and look of your lawn. With a powerful 1,800w motor and 36cm cutting width this machine is suitable for medium to large domestic lawns. It features 4 step cutting height and has a generous 40 litre collection box for less visits to the compost heap. The Cobra cordless scarifier worked very well at removing the weeds and thatch – no question on that

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The Cobra S3840V 38cm (15in) Cordless Battery Scarifier & Aerator was a pretty straight forward setup – not too many bits to put together Water the lawn: Water the lawn thoroughly a day or two before using the scarifier to soften the soil and make it easier for the scarifier to penetrate the ground. 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? The large safety handle is comfortable to use and extreme manoeuvrable thanks to the large front wheels and small rear wheels.The rear fixed flap on the UV3600 allows for operation without the collection bag and tool-less handle height adjustment makes for more comfortable operation. 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.

Depending on the type of aerator you’re going to choose, there are several key features to look for: If you take a look before from my video you can see just how much has been removed when zooming in: Power Source: If you choose a powered scarifier, consider the power source. Gas or petrol-powered scarifiers are generally more powerful but require more maintenance and emit exhaust fumes. Electric scarifiers are quieter, cleaner, and easier to maintain but may be less powerful. Once you’ve worked out which type of lawn scarifier will suit your needs, there are several key features to look out for: So what does it stand up to? When I compare performance I have to say I prefer this over the Netta. Now I appreciate the Netta is a 2 in 1 and offering value in a different way but when strictly comparing the lawn raker / scarifier component I feel this has it edged, and at much less money!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. 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. This is actually an improvement on the arms of the Makita and other top models in this review – their direct competitors I might add:

The Flymo lawnrake has been designed to be compact and the foldable handles help make it easy to store away. It measures 66 x 46.6 x 39 cm and weighs 12.3 kilograms.
The 12 metre cable length is longer than average and the extra few metres comes in handy. The manual scarifier from Costway is fitted with a spiral non-slip handle that increases friction and ensures your hands don’t slip when operating the machine. We appreciate how easy it is to assemble. It has a simple instruction manual with easy-to-follow step-by-step guidelines. Pros However, before we start the charge on Makita,The Bosch AVR verti-cutter has a combination of BOR steel blades, a 1100 watt power drive motor and their innovative ‘jet collect’ system and has proven the test of time – it’s been around a lot longer and used far more, I know from experience. These 3, working in unison, allow the verti-cutter to shift thatch and moss rapidly, efficiently and without leaving any behind. With a working width if 32cm, 4 working heights from -10mm to +5mm which are the same depths of the Makita but I wouldn’t let the Makita loose on the lawn in this video – I fear there would be nothing left 😀 Powered lawn rakers. These are ideal if you have a small or medium-sized garden. Choose from corded, if you have a nearby power supply, or cordless. They feature a cylinder lined with sprung metal tines that’s capable of combing through the lawn and pulling out moss, thatch, and horizontal grass stalks. They also come with a collection box, so there’s no need to get out the mower or rake to gather up the cuttings. I was pleased with how much thatch and weed were removed – I mean I couldn’t finish a 10 metre line without having to empty the collection box. It really was aggressive. The battery died 4 times on a 100m2 section – I got about 20-25m2 out of one battery which is fine considering this is actually digging into the ground aggressively unlike some of the other electric scarifiers which aren’t aerating much at all. I have to say if I did it again I would be inclined to maybe cut the lawn first. The thing is I wanted to test it hard to see it’s limits and to be fair it really held up well:This is because they don’t dig into the ground pulling out weeds in the same way as the scarifiers. Scarifiers generally have blades to dig into the soil Powered scarifiers. Available as either corded, where you’ll need a power supply, or cordless, these have knife blades attached to their cylinders rather than tines, making them effective at removing moss and thatch. Used on the lowest setting, they create slits in the turf, which helps aerate it. Safety is a top priority, and this scarifier delivers with its double safety switch that prevents any sudden start-ups, providing peace of mind during operation. And its 40-litre collection box is a decent size for small to medium-sized lawns. Pros